Greek carrier Aegean Airlines, through its subsidiary Olympic Air, has added a new ATR 72-600 to its fleet and placed a direct order for two more jets of the same model.
This new order highlights Aegean’s and Olympic Air’s “long-term commitment to fleet modernization and sustainability”, while also reflecting “their confidence in the ATR product”, the airline announced in a statement on October 7, 2025.
“We remain confident that ATR’s latest-generation aircraft will enable us to further enhance connectivity across Greece, continuing to deliver high-quality service to our passengers, while reducing our environmental footprint,” said Michalis Kouveliotis, CEO of Aegean Airlines.
Nathalie Tarnaud Laude, CEO at ATR, noted that the aircraft “is ideally suited” for the airline’s regional network, providing fuel efficiency and reliability.
“Its low operating costs and minimal environmental impact make it the perfect aircraft for maintaining profitable operations on low-density routes, especially in winter when air travel becomes a lifeline for island communities,” Laude said. “This partnership reflects our shared vision for a truly essential and profitable regional aviation landscape.”
The airline announced that the new aircraft is expected to be delivered in December 2026.
Currently, Olympic Air operates turboprop services on domestic routes within Greece and to nearby international locations, flying a fleet of 15 ATR aircraft, which includes 12 ATR 72-600s and three ATR 42-600s.
In 2025, Aegean Airlines’ entire network features 250 direct routes, comprising 55 domestic and 195 international ones, connecting 162 destinations across Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa with a fleet of 85 aircraft.
From September 2025 to March 2027, the airline plans to receive 14 additional brand-new aircraft, consisting of 11 Airbus A321neos and 3 ATR 72-600s.
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