AEGEAN Airlines, through its subsidiary Olympic Air, has welcomed a brand-new ATR 72-600 to its fleet, marking a significant step in its regional fleet renewal strategy. In a further vote of confidence in ATR’s latest-generation aircraft, AEGEAN has also placed a direct order for two additional ATR 72-600s, scheduled for delivery in December 2026.
This new order underscores AEGEAN’s and Olympic Air’s long-term commitment to fleet modernisation and sustainability, while also reflecting their confidence in the ATR product. Operating turboprop services across domestic routes within Greece and nearby international destinations, Olympic Air currently flies a fleet of 15 ATR aircraft (12 ATR 72-600s and three ATR 42-600s).
Michalis Kouveliotis, Deputy Chief Executive Officer of AEGEAN Airlines, commented: “We are pleased to welcome the new ATR 72-600 to our fleet and anticipate the arrival of two more aircraft by December 2026. These additions reflect AEGEAN’s and Olympic Air’s ongoing commitment to fleet renewal, operational efficiency and sustainability. We remain confident that ATR’s latest-generation aircraft will enable us to further enhance connectivity across Greece, continuing to deliver high-quality service to our passengers, while reducing our environmental footprint.”
Nathalie Tarnaud Laude, Chief Executive Officer at ATR, added: “AEGEAN Airlines and Olympic Air’s role in delivering accessible and inclusive connectivity throughout Greece is commendable. The ATR 72-600 is ideally suited to their regional network, offering unmatched fuel efficiency and reliability. Its low operating costs and minimal environmental impact make it the perfect aircraft for maintaining profitable operations on low-density routes, especially in winter when air travel becomes a lifeline for island communities. This partnership reflects our shared vision for a truly essential and profitable regional aviation landscape.”
AEGEAN, along with its subsidiary Olympic Air, the historical Greek flag carrier, carried 16.3 million passengers in 2024, offering a total of 19.7 million seats across 47 countries. The 2025 AEGEAN network includes 250 direct routes (55 domestic and 195 international), connecting 162 destinations in Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa with a fleet of 85 aircraft. Between September 2025 and March 2027, Aegean will be delivering 14 additional brand-new aircraft (11 Airbus A321neos & 3 ATR 72600s).
