Malaysia Airlines seals US$840m ATR purchase deal


KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia Airlines (MAS) signed a US$840mil purchase deal with Avions de Transport Regional G.I.E (ATR) for 20 firm ATR 72-600 turbo-prop aircraft plus option for 16 additional planes.

MAS said on Tuesday the purchase agreement was a follow up to the MoU announced in December 2012. The planes will be delivered to MAS, starting mid-2013.

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