Regional turboprop lessor Abelo has placed an ATR 72-600 with Colombian state-owned carrier SATENA, adding a new aircraft type to the airline’s regional fleet. The placement, drawn from Abelo’s ATR order book, was disclosed in industry updates published in May 2026.
The ATR 72-600 is configured in a single-class layout with 70 economy seats. According to seat configuration data, the cabin offers a 30-inch pitch, 17-inch seat width, and approximately 3 inches of recline, targeting short-haul regional operations. SATENA plans to deploy the aircraft on domestic routes within Colombia, supporting connectivity to regional and remote destinations.
The lease follows Abelo’s broader expansion of its ATR portfolio, which includes multiple firm orders and options for ATR 72-600 aircraft. The Colombian placement forms part of Abelo’s strategy to grow its presence in regional markets and aligns with SATENA’s ongoing fleet modernization efforts, which also involve ATR 42-600 equipment. Deliveries from Abelo’s ATR backlog, including additional ATR 72-600s for various operators, are scheduled to continue into 2027.