Gabonese airline Afrijet has signed a firm order for an ATR 42-600, with options for one additional aircraft.
The aircraft will be replacing the airline’s ATR 42-500 to provide regional air travel for Gabon. Afrijet currently has a fleet of two ATR 72-600s, and the new aircraft will be delivered in 2025.
“The acquisition of this ATR 42-600 represents a significant step forward in FlyGabon’s fleet development. The aircraft will replace Afrijet’s ATR 42-500, currently under maintenance and scheduled to leave the fleet next year,” said Nyl Moret-Mba, Afrijet’s General Manager. “Equipped with 46 seats and cutting-edge technologies, we firmly believe that we have selected the most suitable aircraft model to address the unique demands of passenger traffic and to align with the airport infrastructure across our provinces.”
FlyGabon was launched in 2024 and provides low-fare regional mobility. The new Afrijet aircraft will operate under FlyGabon livery.
“As we continue our successful partnership with Afrijet, we are honoured to support the launch of FlyGabon,” commented Alexis Vidal, ATR’s SVP Commercial. “This agreement showcases our commitment to delivering the most cost-effective, versatile and lowest-emission regional aircraft while contributing to our partners’ growth and enhancing affordable regional mobility. The combination of ATR 42 and 72 models will offer FlyGabon maximum flexibility for efficient operations in the long term.”
The ATR 42-600 is a sustainable regional option, achieving a 30% reduction in fuel consumption in contrast to similar-sized regional jets.
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