South Korea’s newest regional airline, SUM Air, has ordered four ATR 72-600 aircraft with options for four more, marking its entry into operations with the turboprop model.[10][13]
The deal, covering deliveries starting in 2028, was finalized in Seoul during the France-Korea bilateral economic forum attended by French President Emmanuel Macron.[8][10]
ATR, producer of the aircraft, confirmed the firm order for four units plus purchase rights for an additional four.[13]
SUM Air plans to deploy the fleet for essential regional air services, aligning with efforts to provide sustainable connectivity across the area.[information]