Malmö, Sweden – January 25th 2021 – West Atlantic, a European dedicated cargo airline specialised in airmail and express cargo transportation, has taken delivery of its first ATR-72-F from LUSAT Leasing, Spain.

The aircraft, MSN 147 is modified to Large Cargo Door (LCD) containerized configuration and will be operated on behalf of a major Integrated Express provider within the UK with a second aircraft planned to join during early Q2 2021.

The aircraft will provide additional capacity to West Atlantic’s existing fleet as the group embarks upon a fleet renewal program to replace its long serving BAe ATP-F fleet.

The ATR-72F carries up to 8.2 tonnes of cargo with 75m3 of bulk capacity or 7.5 tonnes of containerized cargo in 5 ABU type ULDs.

With 50+ years of operating experience and detailed knowledge of the requirements of the express package and mail industries, West Atlantic is a proven supplier of custom-made capacity solutions throughout the EMEA region.

“We welcome the addition of the ATR-72 to our fleet stated West Atlantic CEO, Lars Jordahn, the aircraft is an excellent platform to replace our well proven ATP fleet as we continue to seek operating and maintenance synergy with sister company Swiftair, Spain.”