The worldwide express delivery firm FedEx has placed an order for 10 ATR 72-600F regional aircraft adding to a previous agreement signed between the two companies in 2017.
ATR confirmed on March 21, 2025, that the 10 ordered aircraft were part of its 2024 undisclosed orders that it released last month and expects delivery of the ATR 72-600Fs to begin in 2027 through to 2029.
“FedEx’s decision to order additional ATR 72-600F underscores their trust in our aircraft’s performance and versatility. Our freighter variant is an essential component of the ATR family, offering significant advantages over traditional passenger-to-freighter conversions, including enhanced reliability and availability, and longer-term planning,” said Alexis Vidal, Senior Vice-President Commercial of ATR.
In November 2017, ATR and FedEx signed a major contract for the US-firm to purchase 30 ATR 72-600s plus 20 options.
At the time, the new twin-engine turboprops were the first ATR 72-600s that would operate in a cargo configuration.
ATR said that with a “large cargo door, cargo loading system and wide cross section, the ATR 72-600F can accommodate industry-standard Unit Load Devices (ULDs) and interline with larger freighters”.
“This purpose-built design, with its 9.2t payload, makes the ATR 72-600F a key asset in FedEx’s fleet, replacing its legacy ATRs, and helping optimise its network capabilities worldwide. Its high versatility allows for seamless operations across multiple countries, logistical frameworks and environments, from the warm climates of Miami, Florida, to the cold temperatures of Anchorage, Alaska,” an ATR spokesperson said.
