The first of Aurigny’s three new fuel-efficient ATR aircraft has now arrived in Guernsey.
The ATR 72-600, registered G-OATR, burns up to 40% less fuel and emits 40% less CO2 per passenger seat compared to a regional jet, which will help bring down the airline’s operating costs.
The plane is also installed with the brand new ClearVision™ Enhanced Vision System (EVS), which will enable pilots to land the aircraft in lower visibility than is possible today. Training with the new technology will be complete in 2020.
‘We are very proud of Aurigny’s role in providing essential connectivity between Guernsey and the United Kingdom. Our customers depend on the services that we provide, and we want to deliver them the very best,’ said Aurigny’s Chief Executive Officer Mark Darby.
‘Our ATR fleet has been key in that for many years and upgrading our fleet will allow us both to optimise our operations with the very latest avionics while providing our passengers with a modern, comfortable cabin, in which they can relax and enjoy their flights.’
Each of the new ATRs come fitted with a contemporary cabin design, offering more space for luggage in overhead lockers and providing passengers 18-inch wide seats.
