ATR reports strong 2025 demand, prepares 2026 ramp-up
Gross order intake of 60 aircraft last year, from nine customers across nine countries
ATR, the world regional aircraft manufacturer, announced its 2025 full-year results, marked by strong commercial performance, stable revenues, and continued investment in its industrial system to support its long-term growth trajectory.
The industry reported a gross order intake of 60 aircraft in 2025, from nine customers across nine countries, including double-digit commitments from Air Algérie and UNI Air – 16 and 19 ATR-72/600s respectively. Net orders reached 50 aircraft, bringing the company’s backlog to over 160 units.
Its broader ecosystem showed strong growth momentum, welcoming 19 new operators across all continents. The year was marked by a dynamic leasing environment, with over 10 brand-new aircraft leased to airlines from lessors’ order books, including a breakthrough within the Ethiopian Airlines Group. The second-hand market was also particularly active throughout the year, with over 90 transactions recorded. Customer support and services achieved revenues of USD 538 million. Overall, ATR generated $1.2 billion in revenues in 2025.
The year also saw important fleet developments, including major breakthroughs in North America, with JSX in the United States launching public charter operations with ATR-42/600s, and the certification and delivery of the first ATR -600 in Canada with Rise Air.
Interest in premium regional travel also increased, reflected in further uptake of the ATR HighLine collection, including by Berjaya Air, Air Tahiti and Air Cambodia.
This solid market momentum contrasted with a difficult industrial environment. ATR delivered 32 aircraft in 2025, below its initial target, reflecting another year of supply-chain disruptions impacting key components.
The manufacturer continued investing throughout the year to stabilise its industrial system and prepare for its ramp-up from 2026 onwards.
In 2025, ATR also entered a major new technological cycle driven by the launch of two EU Clean Aviation flagship programmes, HERACLES and DEMETRA. These R&T projects aim to demonstrate a hybrid-electric ATR 72-600 flying testbed by the end of 2029. The plan integrates hybrid propulsion, advanced propeller technology and electrified systems, marking a major step towards next-generation low-emission aircraft.
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency