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 ATR 72-600 aircraft at the 2023 Paris Air Show. Three of the six aircraft from this previous order have been delivered, while deliveries of the remaining three aircraft taking place in the third and fourth quarter of 2025.
Nathalie Tarnaud Laude, chief executive officer of ATR added: “Mandarin Airlines has been consistently unlocking new opportunities for the Taiwanese communities in a responsible and cost-effective manner over the past seven years. We are grateful for their continued trust in ATR’s capabilities."
This latest aircraft will join an existing fleet on 12 ATR 72-600 aircraft.