Mandarin Airlines places firm order for one ATR 72-600

Mandarin Airlines – the regional subsidiary of Taiwan’s flag carrier China Airlines – has placed a firm order for one ATR 72-600. “The addition of this new ATR 72-600 underscores our confidence in ATR as the preferred platform to serve the island’s domestic markets responsibly,” said Kao Shing-Hwang, chairman of Mandarin Airlines. He added: “The turboprop’s exceptional fuel efficiency, low operating costs and reliability make it the perfect choice to strengthen our current routes and explore new services to further stimulate the local economy and tourism sector across Taiwan.” This order from the airline comes after an order of six