Guatemala's TAG Airlines Receives Its First ATR Aircraft
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- 14 Jul 2022
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Transportes Aéreos Guatemaltecos (TAG Airlines), the flag carrier of Guatemala, received its first ATR 72-500 aircraft. With this unit, the airline is looking to expand its connectivity in Central America and the south of Mexico. TAG Airlines and Willis Lease Finance Corporation entered into a lease agreement earlier this year.
The newest aircraft
TAG Airlines received the first of four ATR-72-500 aircraft on Tuesday. This unit, registration M-IBAP (soon to be changed to TG-ATD, a Guatemalan registration), is owned by Willis Lease Finance.
The aircraft is 11.68 years old. It had its first flight in November 2010, being delivered by ATR that same month. It has a capacity for 74 passengers in an all-economy configuration in a two-by-two seating configuration. In the past, it was operated by Jet Airways between 2010 and 2019.
From Toulouse, France, the aircraft arrived at Guatemala City's La Aurora International Airport, where it was welcomed with the traditional water arch.
Julio Gamero, CEO of TAG Airlines, said,
"This is an aircraft with the most advanced technology that will allow the company to continue providing the best service and comfort to passengers."
Last March, TAG Airlines signed an agreement with Willis Lease Finance to lease a total of four aircraft of this type that will strengthen the company's air fleet.
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The agreement with Willis
TAG and Willis Lease Finance Corporation’s partnership will allow Guatemala’s carrier to lease four aircraft for the next five years. Read More...
