As the anticipation builds for the upcoming Paris Air Show 2025, the atmosphere is already buzzing with excitement as ATR secures a significant commercial victory. UNI Air, the regional arm of Taiwan’s renowned EVA Air, officially placed an order on June 10, 2025, for 19 ATR 72-600 turboprop airplanes, with the possibility to acquire three more, marking it as the largest single order received by ATR since 2017. The delivery schedule is set between 2027 and 2032, with the new aircraft slated to gradually replace and expand UNI Air's existing fleet of 14 ATR 72-600s.

Ensuring a boost in efficiency and passenger comfort, the updated models will be furnished with state-of-the-art PW127XT engines, an enhanced cabin design, and an advanced Air Management System. Solomon Lin, Chairman of UNI Air, expressed, “This strategic step marks our dedication to enhancing domestic air services, reinforcing our commitment to maintaining a young and modern fleet to efficiently serve the domestic market, and providing passengers with the utmost comfort and reliability.”

With operations centered around Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA), UNI Air serves 11 destinations within Taiwan, including vital outlying islands like Kinmen, Penghu, and Matsu. These routes are pivotal in ensuring year-round access for communities dependent on air connectivity. Emphasizing the significance of this order, ATR CEO Nathalie Tarnaud-Laude noted, “UNI Air's commitment plays a meaningful role in uniting communities, aligning with our core mission of building aircraft that bring people closer together.”

The airline's contribution to Taiwan's domestic connectivity is crucial, linking remote regions with major domestic and international hubs, thus bolstering the nation's overall transportation network. Reflecting on the company's growth trajectory, Jean-Daniel Kosowski, Sales Director at ATR – Singapore Branch Office, highlighted Asia-Pacific as a pivotal market for ATR, as operators continue to rely on their aircraft to reach underserved and remote destinations.

This significant deal between ATR and UNI Air not only signifies a key milestone in the aviation industry but also underscores the ongoing efforts to enhance regional air services, connect communities, and advance air travel technology.