JSX said this week that it plans to have four ATR 42-600 aircraft in service early this year as it looks to connect more small and underserved airports.
The public charter operator took delivery of its first -600 aircraft late last year and in December began using it on flights between Santa Monica, California, and Las Vegas. The aircraft was put on display Monday at a joint ceremony involving both JSX and ATR at Santa Monica Airport.
“JSX is proud to partner with ATR to relaunch this highly capable aircraft in the United States passenger market,” JSX CEO Alex Wilcox said in a news release. “The ATR 42-600 is a game-changer for JSX, enabling us to expand our award-winning hop on service to thousands more airports across the U.S. while maintaining the premium experience our customers expect.”
The carrier said it will operate four ATR 42-600s in early 2026, each with a 30-seat configuration.
ATR recently secured FAA approval for a modification that allows operations at high-altitude airports. The authorization “ensures JSX can expand its network to challenging airports,” the two companies said.
ATR leaders said they see “strong potential in the U.S. market” as aging 50-seat regional aircraft are retired.
JSX expects to take delivery of four ATR 42-600 aircraft, with options for up to 25 more. The turboprop airplanes allow access to smaller airports with shorter runways that JSX’s main fleet, consisting of Embraer E135s and E145s, cannot use.
