Mandarin Airlines signs purchase order for six ATR-600s

Mandarin Airlines, regional subsidiary of China Airlines has signed a firm order for six ATR-600. The aircraft are expected to be delivered from end of 2023 to 2025 and will join the airline’s fleet of nine ATR 72-600. “Expanding our ATR fleet will enable us to add capacity on existing routes and create new services to continue stimulating the local economy and tourism across Taiwan with the lowest emission regional aircraft”, said Kao Shing-Hwang, Chairman, Mandarin Airlines. “The unbeatable fuel efficiency of the ATR 72-600, further reinforced by the new PW127XT engine certified for 50% SAF blend, along with its versatility