Universal Hydrogen acquires first ATR72

Universal Hydrogen has purchased its first ATR72-500 to develop its hydrogen powerplant systems.

The 2010-vintage aircraft was last operated in 2015, according to Airfinance Journal’s Fleet Tracker.

The ATR72-500, which was delivered to the African group Lonrho, was operated for a period of five years by Fly540.

The 66-seat aircraft has been in storage in Toulouse since 2015.

Bertrand Lattes Aviation Consult (BLAC) arranged the sale transaction on behalf of Universal Hydrogen from Executive Jet Support.

At the 2021 Dubai air show regional leasing company Acia Aero Leasing signed a letter of intent (LOI) with Universal Hydrogen for 10 ATR72

conversion kits with additional purchase rights for 20 more conversion kits of various turboprop types.

In February, Elix Aviation signed an LOI with Universal Hydrogen to acquire 10 conversion kits. As part of the agreement Elix delivered a 1991-

vintage De Havilland of Canada Dash 8-300 to Universal Hydrogen to be used as a test aircraft to develop its hydrogen powerplant systems.

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19/04/2022

KrasAvia boosts regional connectivity in Siberia with two ATR 72 aircraft

The Russian carrier will benefit from increased efficiency and higher standards of comfort to support the development of local communities

Toulouse, 8 February, 2021 – Russia’s KrasAvia started operating its first two ATR 72-500, the first ATR aircraft ever registered in Russia. Owned by the government of Krasnoyarsk Krai, KrasAvia is an airline based in Krasnoyarsk, the third largest city in Siberia, with a population of approximately 1.1 million people. KrasAvia operates scheduled and charter flights with helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft on regional routes to Russia’s Far North from its Krasnoyarsk hub. The two ATR 72-500 have been purchased second-hand from Swedish lessor Erik Thun and the deal was arranged by Bertrand Lattes Aviation Capital (BLAC).

Air services are crucial to serve the remote regions of Siberia, and their challenging environment requires versatile and reliable aircraft able to take-off and land in extreme cold conditions. The route from Krasnoyarsk to Khatanga, near the Arctic Ocean, is one of the longest scheduled ATR routes (984NM / 1822km) – a four hour flight.

Andrey Egorov, General Director of KrasAvia, declared: “The acquisition of these two ATR 72-500 shows that we are ever more committed to improving our fleet and offering our passengers a smoother flying experience. They will replace our smaller Antonov An-24 and An-26 turboprop, which have reached over 40 years of service. Thanks to the ATR 72-500 versatility and modern and spacious cabin, we will continue to support the connectivity needs of the Siberian communities, with increased seat capacity and higher standards of comfort.”

Stefano Bortoli, Chief Executive Officer of ATR, said: “All regions deserve the same opportunity to be part of a connected world, and ATR aircraft show unrivalled performance in connecting people and businesses responsibly. The entry into service of these aircraft is highly significant, as KrasAvia is the first public airline in Russia to purchase and operate ATR. We are truly glad to see our aircraft continuing to support regional connectivity in the country.”

KrasAvia is the third largest ATR operator in Russia, after UTair and NordStar, which respectively operate a fleet of 15 ATR 72-500 and five ATR 42-500. The total ATR fleet in Russia now totals 22 aircraft, with their operational versatility and reliability being strong assets for their operators, to the benefit of the communities they serve.

About KrasAvia

KrasAvia is a socially significant public airline in the Krasnoyarsk region that provides regional passenger and cargo air transportation. The airline was established in 2007. There are more than 50 aircraft in its fleet. The main activity is intraregional socially significant flights by planes and helicopters in the Far North of the Krasnoyarsk territory. KrasAvia also carries out charter flights in the interests of customers – large companies in the raw materials sector and other commercial enterprises.
For more information, please visit www.ak-krasavia.ru

KrasAvia has started operating its first two ATR 72-500, the first ATR aircraft ever registered in Russia.

Owned by the government of Krasnoyarsk Krai, KrasAvia is an airline based in Krasnoyarsk, the third largest city in Siberia, with a population of approximately 1.1 million people.

KrasAvia operates scheduled and charter flights with helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft on regional routes to Russia’s Far North from its Krasnoyarsk hub.

The two ATR 72-500 have been purchased second-hand from Swedish lessor Erik Thun with the deal arranged by Bertrand Lattes Aviation Capital (BLAC).

Air services are crucial to serve the remote regions of Siberia, and their challenging environment requires versatile and reliable aircraft able to take-off and land in extremely cold conditions.

The route from Krasnoyarsk to Khatanga, near the Arctic Ocean, is one of the longest scheduled ATR routes (984NM / 1822km) – a four hour flight.

Andrey Egorov, General Director of KrasAvia, said, “The acquisition of these two ATR 72-500 shows that we are ever more committed to improving our fleet and offering our passengers a smoother flying experience. They will replace our smaller Antonov An-24 and An-26 turboprop, which have reached over 40 years of service. Thanks to the ATR 72-500 versatility and modern and spacious cabin, we will continue to support the connectivity needs of the Siberian communities, with increased seat capacity and higher standards of comfort.”

KrasAvia is the third largest ATR operator in Russia, after UTair and NordStar, which respectively operate a fleet of 15 ATR 72-500 and five ATR 42-500. The total ATR fleet in Russia now totals 22 aircraft.

Stefano Bortoli, Chief Executive Officer of ATR, said, “All regions deserve the same opportunity to be part of a connected world, and ATR aircraft show unrivalled performance in connecting people and businesses responsibly. The entry into service of these aircraft is highly significant, as KrasAvia is the first public airline in Russia to purchase and operate ATR. We are truly glad to see our aircraft continuing to support regional connectivity in the country.”