ATR Aircraft announced Tuesday at the Paris Air Show that Dallas-based JSX intends to begin operating ATR 42-600 aircraft by the end of 2025. The move marks ATR’s entry into the U.S. public charter market, with JSX planning to lease two ATR 42-600s to expand its semi-private network across the country.
The aircraft will enable JSX to reach additional private terminals, fixed-base operators (FBOs), and underserved airports throughout the U.S., the carrier said.
JSX’s ATR 42-600s will feature the manufacturer’s HighLine premium cabin configuration. Plans call for the aircraft to be outfitted with 30 business-class-style seats, similar to JSX’s Embraer jets.
In addition, JSX says it will work to add Starlink Wi-Fi to the ATR fleet.
The announcement also includes a letter of intent (LOI) for a potential future order of up to 25 ATR aircraft, including 15 firm and 10 options. These would consist of either ATR 42-600s or ATR 72-600s, both configured with 30 seats.
More Routes
According to ATR, the -600 series aircraft will allow JSX to access more than 1,000 additional airports in the U.S.
“The ATR-600 series will bring over 1,000 new airports into reach for JSX, expanding access to reliable public charter flights across the great United States. Many of these airports were, until now, reserved only for those who had the means to fly private,” said Alex Wilcox, JSX’s CEO, in a news release. “I am confident that our Customers will love the ATR product, not just for the variety of new routes it allows JSX to operate, but also for its quiet cabin and comfortable seating.”
JSX’s current fleet consists of nearly 50 Embraer E135 and E145 aircraft.
