Air Corsica has completed its fleet renewal programme, which has seen the French regional operator upgrade from the ATR -500 series to the more modern 72-600 aircraft.

Air Corsica was the first operator to take delivery of an ATR 72-600 equipped with the new PW127XT engine in November 2022.  With this delivery, the airline now operates seven ATR 72-600 aircraft, flying from Corsica’s four airports.

The delivery is also significant for the OEM, as it is the 1,700th aircraft produced by ATR.

Marie-Hélène Casanova-Servas, President of Air Corsica’s Supervisory Board, said: “Completing our fleet renewal with the ATR 72-600 is a pivotal moment for Air Corsica, reflecting our commitment to providing the best possible service to our passengers and supporting the economic vitality of our island. This latest-generation aircraft enhances our operational efficiency and significantly reduces our environmental impact, aligning perfectly with our vision of a more sustainable future for air travel in Corsica. By investing in this modern fleet, we are ensuring that our island remains well-connected, fostering growth and opportunity for our communities.”

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Air Corsica has carried some 42 million passengers since its first flight in 1990, making it France’s 3rd largest airline. It operates 12 public service domestic routes, 12 non-public service domestic routes and 12 international routes, both year-round and seasonally in the summer, totalling 22,800 flights a year. Air Corsica now has a fleet of 13 aircraft: seven ATR 72-600, and six Airbus A320, including four A320neo aircraft.