ATR delivered 35 aircraft in line with its guidance, generating USD 1.2 billion in revenue
With a 40 pc increase in orders, totalling 56 aircraft, ATR reported a strong 2024 performance, driven by robust demand from both existing and new customers. Despite ongoing supply chain challenges, the company met its delivery targets, further solidifying its position as a leading regional aircraft manufacturer.
In a press statement, ATR says that the order breakdown included 51 ATR 72 aircraft and 5 ATR 42 aircraft, increasing the company’s order backlog to more than 150 units.
It adds that the company delivered 35 aircraft in line with its guidance, generating USD 1.2 billion in revenue.
ATR says that it generated USD 1.2 billion in revenue, with a book-to-bill ratio well above 1, and nearly 100 transactions in the second-hand market.
It adds that customer support and services grew by 15 pc, reaching USD 480 million, building on a record level from 2023.
The statement adds that despite ongoing supply chain disruptions, ATR maintained its commitment to delivery targets and saw a significant rise in customer support services, which grew by 15 pc to USD 480 million.
It adds that regional demand was particularly robust in Asia, while ATR also saw new interest from Canadian operators.
Nathalie Tarnaud Laude
ATR says that the 2024 also marked the beginning of the renewal phase for the ATR 600 series, which includes updated versions of the ATR 72 and ATR 42.
It adds that deliveries in 2024 were in line with guidance, with a total of 35 aircraft delivered, plus one additional aircraft ready for delivery.
ATR further says that it maintained its target amidst challenges related to supply chain issues that are expected to persist into the first half of 2025.
“We worked through a challenging year in 2024 and I want to thank everyone, from our customers to my colleagues, who contributed to these results. In 2024, we doubled down on our core proposition of efficient, affordable connections. Our results show how relevant our aircraft are to our operators and to people across the world who want to connect, sustainably. In 2024, we delivered what we said we would. We maintained delivery rates, in tough conditions, while welcoming 16 new operators, selling 56 aircraft, offering value-added services and streamlining operations to enhance the competitiveness of our products and the profitability of our customers. This continues to give ATR solid foundations for the future, and shows that the regional market is eager to buy highly-efficient aircraft with the right economics, the right capacity, and the right performance,” says Nathalie Tarnaud Laude, Chief Executive Officer, ATR.