Tunisia-Tunisair receives first ATR 72-600

ATR promptly delivered the first of three ATR 72-600 modern aircraft to Tunisair, worth 150 million dinars ,the planes is rightfully expected to boost the airline fleet.

Tunisair Express director general, Yosr Chouari, said:We have had a lengthy and solid partnership with ATR since the early 1990s, and are happy to present the modern ATR 72-600 into our flotilla thanks to the valuable assistance of the Tunisian Government and parent company Tunisair. When carefully choosing on a fleet renewal strategy, it was apparent that the combination of its unbeatable economics and most eco-responsible performance made the ATR the most efficient option for our regional network. Moreover, we are convinced our passengers will considerably enjoy the modern, vast cabin with its widest-in-class seats and the new cutting edge Cabinstream™ technology offering our passengers an exceptional onboard experience.”.

On his part, ATR Chief Executive Officer, Stefano Bortoli, commented: “The choice of Tunisair Express for three new ATR 72-600s is an additional advertisement of our exclusive merchandise and positively confirms our policy of constant development. With dispatch security of 99.7%, its operational effectiveness in hot circumstances and its execution ideally befitted to the services visualised by Tunisair, the ATR is the ideal aircraft to proceed to provide fundamental connectivity throughout Tunisia and beyond its borders.”