Berjaya Air has taken delivery of the world’s first ATR 72-600 configured under ATR’s new HighLine all-business class cabin concept, following regulatory certification from both the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and Malaysian civil aviation authorities, with commercial operations on a new Subang–Koh Samui route set to begin within days.

The certification, granted earlier this month, clears the HighLine configuration for commercial service globally, opening the specification to any operator on the ATR order book.

The aircraft seats 26 passengers in a 1-by-1 single-aisle layout fitted with Geven ETEREA seats, which ATR describes as the widest ever installed on the platform. Overhead bins are replaced by valence panels, increasing interior volume and natural light. ATR positions the configuration as a premium option for resort and charter operators that retains the turboprop’s base operating economics.

Berjaya Air plans to deploy the aircraft across a regional network covering Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam and Indonesia, with a focus on resort destinations including Redang and Langkawi aligned to the Berjaya Group hotel and resort portfolio. The aircraft will also be available for charter operations across the Asia-Pacific region.

A second ATR 72-600 in the same configuration is contracted for delivery in the third quarter of 2026.

ATR chief executive Nathalie Tarnaud Laude said: “The ATR HighLine cabin collection opens new possibilities for operators seeking exceptional onboard comfort while leveraging all the efficiency and operational benefits of the aircraft. Together with Berjaya Air, we are demonstrating the inherent versatility of the ATR platform, capable of adapting to a wide range of operator needs without compromising its core strengths.”