Fri, Sep 11, 2009
First Of The Aircraft To Be Ordered By The Thai Government
Thailand's RTAF (Royal Thai Air Force) took delivery of its
first ATR 72-500 Wednesday from a contract that was signed in 2007
for four of the aircraft. This first ATR features a
state-of-the-art VIP cabin interior and will be dedicated to the
transport of the Thai Royal Family, as well as other Government and
military officials.
The aircraft is powered by two PW 127M engines, and is equipped
with ATR's optional front passenger door. The remaining three ATR
72-500s will be delivered before the end of the year.
ATR aircraft have been operating in Thailand since 1990, with
three airlines, Thai Airways, Bangkok Airways and PB Air, currently
operating ATR 72s. The aircraft delivered today is the first being
ordered by the Government.
Stéphane Mayer, Chief Executive Officer of ATR, declared:
"We are confident that these specifically designed VIP ATR aircraft
will fulfill the transportation needs of the highest authorities in
Thailand".
He also underlined "the importance of the strong support base of
ATR in South East Asia, which is definitely contributing to our
continued success in this part of the world. Airlines, as well as
Governments, know they can count on our expertise and our proximity
to efficiently operate their ATR fleets."
Commenting on ATR presence in South East Asia, he added: "Our
support facilities include the Asian ATR Training Center (AATC),
located in Bangkok and equipped with two Full Flight Simulators,
enabling us to provide high qualified training courses to pilots
and engineers throughout the region. In addition, we rely on ATR
Eastern Support (AES) in Singapore for spares and technical support
to all our operators in Asia and the Pacific."
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