AEGEAN Airlines, through its subsidiary Olympic Air, continues to strengthen its regional operations with the introduction of a brand-new ATR 72-600 aircraft.
This addition marks another strategic step in the company’s fleet renewal and sustainability plan.
The Greek carrier also confirmed a direct order for two additional ATR 72-600s, scheduled for delivery by December 2026. These aircraft will further modernize Olympic Air’s turboprop fleet, improving efficiency, reliability, and environmental performance.
According to Michalis Kouveliotis, Deputy CEO of AEGEAN Airlines, “These additions reflect AEGEAN’s and Olympic Air’s ongoing commitment to fleet renewal, operational efficiency, and sustainability. We remain confident that ATR’s latest-generation aircraft will enable us to further enhance connectivity across Greece while reducing our environmental footprint.”
The decision reinforces AEGEAN’s confidence in ATR’s latest-generation turboprops, which are known for their fuel efficiency and low operating costs. Olympic Air currently operates 15 ATR aircraft, 12 ATR 72-600s and 3 ATR 42-600s, connecting Greek islands and regional destinations that rely heavily on year-round air service.
Nathalie Tarnaud Laude, CEO of ATR, highlighted the importance of this partnership: “The ATR 72-600 is ideally suited to AEGEAN’s regional network, offering unmatched fuel efficiency and reliability. Its minimal environmental impact makes it the perfect aircraft for maintaining profitable operations on low-density routes, particularly in winter when connectivity becomes essential for island communities.”
With this move, AEGEAN Airlines consolidates its position as a key driver of sustainable regional connectivity in the Mediterranean, combining operational excellence with environmental responsibility.
Analysis by Dimitris Zopounidis
