Overview
- The firm order comprises five ATR 72-600s and three ATR 42-600s, with purchase rights for four more aircraft.
- Deliveries are scheduled between 2027 and 2029, according to AirBorneo and ATR.
- Sarawak’s Ministry of Transport confirmed the deal as AirBorneo prepares to assume Rural Air Services across Sarawak, Sabah and Labuan.
- AirBorneo currently operates eight ATR 72-500s inherited from MASwings as part of the 2025 transition.
- ATR cites short-field performance, advanced avionics and stretcher capability as tailored benefits for East Malaysia’s network, supporting potential BIMP‑EAGA expansion.