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FlyGabon Takes Delivery of First ATR 42-600, Becomes Africa’s Youngest ATR Operator

Delivering industry-leading fuel efficiency, the ATR 42-600 lets FlyGabon evaluate new routes with minimal financial risk.

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Overview

  • The ATR 42-600 completes FlyGabon’s shift from older ATR 42-500s to a uniform ATR 600 fleet.
  • A second ATR 42-600 is scheduled for delivery in 2026, expanding its fleet that already includes five ATR 72-600s.
  • With low operating costs, the ATR 42-600 enables the carrier to launch and test new regional routes with minimal financial exposure.
  • FlyGabon operates four provincial routes and plans to extend service to six provinces and 17 destinations by year-end, with over 200 weekly flights.
  • The airline was established in 2024 as Gabon’s flag carrier in a 56% government-owned partnership with Afrijet Business Service to boost regional economic development.