Berjaya Air has taken delivery of the world’s first ATR 72-600 configured with ATR’s HighLine all-business-class cabin, introducing a 26-seat premium layout on the regional turboprop. The Malaysian carrier is the launch customer for the HighLine all-business-class configuration, following a heads of agreement for two ATR 72-600s announced at the Paris Air Show in June 2023.
The aircraft features a bespoke Business Class HighLine interior with 26 individual seats arranged in a 1-1 configuration, replacing the standard 2-2 layout typically found on ATR 72-600s. According to ATR, the HighLine concept is designed to offer a more spacious, VIP-style environment for short-haul operations, with fewer passengers and an upgraded onboard experience compared to conventional regional cabins.
ATR previously indicated that the first HighLine all-business-class ATR 72-600 destined for Berjaya Air would be technically delivered in mid-2025 without an interior, then ferried to French MRO provider UUDS for cabin installation ahead of certification. Final delivery to Berjaya Air was planned for late 2025, with a second aircraft to follow in 2026.
Berjaya Air’s adoption of the HighLine configuration positions the airline to offer a dedicated business-class turboprop service in Southeast Asia, using the ATR 72-600 on regional routes where demand favors a premium, low-density cabin over traditional high-capacity layouts.