ATR signe un nouveau contrat avec TACV - Mardi 10 Octobre 2006

Mardi 10 Octobre 2006
ATR signe un nouveau contrat avec TACV
Reportage réalisé par www.aeromorning.com

ATR and Cape Verde, Praia-based TACV (Transportes Aereos de Cabo Verde) have today signed a contract for 3 new ATR aircraft (1 ATR 42-500 and 2 ATR 72-500s). The contract, of a total value of $ 50 million, has been inked in Toulouse by Filippo Bagnato, ATR CEO, and Joao Higino do Rosario Silva, TACV Chairman and CEO.

The three new ATR aircraft will be delivered in 2007 and will be e quipped with the new “Elegance Cabin” and with the newest technological innovations in the field of communications and navigation aid tools. These ATR aircraft will allow the airline to renew its current fleet of 3 ATR 42-300s as well as to increase passengers capacity in order to further develop the tourism in the country.

Joao Higino do Rosario Silva declared: “It is our aim to give to our passengers the newest standards of comfort and so, we are proud of the renewal of our fleet with the acquisition of these 3 new ATR aircraft. Also, the increasing of the total capacity of our ATR aircraft fleet responds to our desire to continue developing the interisland transportation in our country. The growth of our carrier with these bigger and newer aircraft will take a main role in such development”.

Filippo Bagnato said: “We are pleased to receive this new confirmation of confidence from TACV, which has been operating ATR aircraft since 1994. The well-known comfort and the unbeatable economics of the ATR aircraft will allow the airline to achieve its objectives of growth and development in the archipelago”.

TACV currently operates three turboprops ATR 42-300, and two Boeing 757-200-ERs.

From the beginning of the year, ATR has received orders for 57 new aircraft, some of them not yet unveiled. Africa represents 20% of the 2006 order intakes and 21 operators currently fly the ATR aircraft in that continent. Since the beginning of the programme, ATR has sold 835 aircraft (401 ATR 42s and 434 ATR 72s).

The –500 series: New Generation aircraft

With its ATR 42-500 and ATR 72-500, ATR supplies state-of-the-art aircraft with jet-like comfort. The advanced six-blade propeller provides remarkably low noise levels. Low fuel burn and gaseous emissions contribute to make the ATR environment friendly. All ATR models are compliant with noise regulations and have a large margin with regard to Chapter IV (ICAO) noise regulations, effective 1 st January 2006.

About TACV

Transportes Aereos de Cabo Verde, S.A. (TACV) is the flag carrier of the Republic of Cape Verde and was founded in 1958. Today travel has risen to a point it is one of the country's biggest and fastest growing industries. TACV as the country's national carrier is one of the major contributors to the growth of the travel industry in Cape Verde. In 2005 TACV transported some 595,000 passengers, 365,000 domestically around the Islands, 230,000 internationally. With a flight network covering destinations in Europe, Africa, North and South America, TACV is positioned to continue its leading role in the development of Cape Verde Islands. TACV is 100% owned by the State of Cape Verde and employs some 750 persons.

About ATR

Toulouse, Southern France-based regional aircraft manufacturer ATR is the world leader in the 50 to 74 seat Turbo Prop market. In 2005, ATR posted a turnover of $540 million. ATR is an equal partnership between Alenia Aeronautica (Finmeccanica Group) and EADS. ATR is certified ANSI/ISO/ASQ Q 9001:2000 and EN/AS/JISQ 9100, the worldwidequality standar in the field of aeronautics.