ATR world’s aircraft manufacturer, and Silk Avia, Uzbekistan’s new regional airline, have inked Heads of Agreement (HOA) to acquire five new ATR 72-600, three directly from ATR and two from a lessor. Besides, the airline will soon operate with three used ATR 72-600, ATR reports.
The key aim of Silk Avia is to stimulate domestic tourism and business growth as well as to provide direct access between the Uzbek cities.
Through this five-year pay-by-the-hour contract, Silk Avia will take full advantage of manufacturer expertise to support its ATR aircraft, thereby reducing maintenance costs while boosting operations. The contract includes the repair, overhaul, and Line Replaceable Unit Pool Exchange Service, an on-site stock of spare parts, a spare part agreement, propeller availability, and maintenance services, the company says.
‘We are excited to launch our operations soon with an all-ATR fleet. As a new low-cost airline, we extensively reviewed which aircraft would provide the best solution. Our selection of the ATR 72-600 is the perfect choice for us as they will ensure we can offer our passengers the most modern, comfortable, and reliable experience most affordably and sustainably’, Rano Dzhuraeva, Chair of Uzbekistan Airports, noted.
‘There is no better solution to provide essential links than an ATR 72-600, the sustainable benchmark in regional aviation today. Silk Avia will play a key role in a fast-growing country such as Uzbekistan by offering vital links for local communities and boosting the economy. Studies have shown that an increase of 10% in regional flights can lead to a 5% increase in local GDP, and ATR contributes by providing the most responsible and affordable regional aircraft. We warmly welcome Silk Avia as one of our newest customers, opening a new market for ATR in Central Asia’, ATR Chief Executive Officer, Nathalie Tarnaud Laude stressed.
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