Thailand-based Pattaya Airways has received the first of two ATR 72-500 Freighters from lessor ACIA Aero Leasing.
Pattaya Airways took delivery of the first aircraft in April, with the second scheduled to be delivered this May. Part of the aviation arm of Pattaya Group, the airline is currently in the final phase of securing its Air Operator Certificate (AOC) in Thailand and intends to start operations in Q4 2024.
“The ATR is the perfect fit to serve the growing requirement for domestic and regional cargo, and we very much appreciate the support we have received from ACIA Aero Leasing as we establish our new airline operation,” said Tosaporn Asunee, Pattaya Airways’ Chairman.
Pattaya Airways accepts ATR72-500 Freighter. Photo: Pattaya Airways
ACIA Aero Leasing confirmed that the carrier plans to capitalise on the growing domestic and regional cargo demand in Thailand and Southeast Asia.
“We are very pleased to be entering a new market by placing our first aircraft in Thailand and providing the Pattaya Group with its first aircraft,” stated Mick Mooney, ACIA’s Chief Executive Officer. “We continue to see strong demand for the ATR 72 freighter and are looking forward to placing further freighter aircraft in this region in the near future.”
