On the occasion of the Farnborough Air Show, Laos national carrier Lao Airlines and ATR have announced a contract for the purchase of two new ATR 72-500 turboprop aircraft. Lao Airlines is a long-term ATR customer, having operated ATRs successfully since 1994.

ATR will deliver the two new 70-seat ATR 72-500s by the end of 2010, completing the expansion and renewal of the ATR fleet that was commenced last year, with the ATR fleet growing to a total of four ATR 72-500s.

Source: ATR