ACIA Aero Leasing to sell first ATR 72-600 LCD freighter to FedEx
The aircraft, MSN1239, will be delivered by December 2025 and will enter FedEx operations afterwards.;
ACIA Aero Leasing has signed an agreement to sell its first converted ATR 72-600 Large Cargo Door freighter to FedEx, marking the first conversion of this passenger aircraft type into a freighter. The aircraft, MSN1239, will be delivered by December 2025 and will enter FedEx operations afterwards.
Mark Dunnachie, SVP Commercial at ACIA Aero Leasing, said, “As market leaders in the ATR pax to freighter conversion, we wished to reaffirm our position in this segment by delivering the world’s first converted 72-600 LCD. In partnership with our sister company IPRC, we are delighted to work with FedEx, the world’s largest operator of ATR freighters, as the launch customer.”
The aircraft will include specific modifications unique to ACIA’s 72-600 LCD, such as a large cargo door and a rear flip door designed by IPRC. Dunnachie added, “It has been a real pleasure to work with FedEx on this transaction, and we are excited about continuing to develop our excellent relationship over the coming years.”
ACIA Aero Leasing, a subsidiary of ACIA Aero Capital, manages nearly 70 regional passenger and freighter aircraft leased to operators in more than 22 countries.