Cambodia Angkor Air, which will be renamed Air Cambodia from 2025, will operate three ATR 72-600s, the manufacturer announced on December 10.
The aircraft will be provided through a lease with HNCAL, a Chinese lessor, and will be delivered next year.
Cambodia Angkor already flies the ATR 72, but in the -500 variant, of which it has two aircraft that are already about 15 years old.
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The Cambodian national carrier’s fleet also includes an Airbus A321 and two A320s.
According to ATR, the fleet expansion is part of a government plan to develop more airports and promote regional air connectivity in the Southeast Asian country.
“Our partnership with Cambodia Angkor Air and HNCA is a testament to ATR’s dedication to providing advanced, efficient, and low-emission aircraft that are well-suited to the unique demands of regional markets. The ATR 72-600 will allow Cambodia Angkor Air to enhance its domestic services and strengthen links across South-East Asia, ensuring connectivity for people and businesses alike,” said Nathalie Tarnaud Laude, Chief Executive Officer at ATR.
“Today marks a significant milestone for Cambodia Angkor Air as we expand our fleet with the addition of three ATR 72-600s. This partnership with ATR and HNCA underscores our commitment to providing our passengers with reliable and modern air travel options”, added Mr. Zhan David, Vice Chairman and CEO of Cambodia Angkor Air.
