KENYAN low-cost carrier, Fly540, has entered into agreement to purchase eight ATR 72-500s.
Each aircraft will have a two-class configuration (54 economy, 12 first class seats). The aircraft will cost approximately R1bn (US$145m) and will be branded as Fly540, allowing for expansion of Fly540 in Africa.
Fly540 are to service eight African countries including Tanzania, Uganda and Angola from early 2008.
