Aer Arann marks ‘new beginning’ with €144m purchase of eight planes

Aer Arann collected the first of eight new turboprop ATR 72-600 planes in Toulouse, France yesterday.

The eight new planes will replace Aer Arann’s fleet of eight ATR 72s and is part of the airline’s ‘new beginning’ strategy, which aims to position Aer Arann among Europe’s top tier of regional airlines.

Interim chief executive Sean Brogan said that the investment in new aircraft with ATR will support the company’s ambitious growth plans.