ATR has proudly announces the signature of a Letter of Intent between Japanese startup airline JCAS Airways and Singapore-based lessor Avation PLC for the lease of an ATR 72-600. This milestone marks the commitment of JCAS Airways to launch operations with ATR’s new generation turboprop. Delivery is scheduled for end 2025.
The initial routes will connect Kansai to Toyama and Yonago.
The agreement comes on the heels of a recent order placed by Avation for 10 ATR 72-600 last May.
JCAS Airways, a Japanese regional airline, was established in June 2023. The company is currently led by co-CEOs Seiji Shirane and Yuki Umemoto, along with a team of professionals experienced in launching new ventures and operating and maintaining airline services. The airline is gearing up to commence operations, with Kansai International Airport (KIX) as its hub.
The initial routes will connect Kansai to Toyama (TOY) and Yonago (YGJ). Unlike traditional regional airlines, JCAS Airways aims to do more than merely connect different regions through air travel. The company is dedicated to enhancing the appeal of the area it serves by developing local attractions and providing unique on-site experiences and contributing to regional revitalisation. In its inaugural year, JCAS Airways plans to start with one aircraft and two routes with an ambitious plan to expand its fleet to seven aircraft and its network to 16 routes over the next five years.
