AirBorneo has signed a firm order with ATR for eight new turboprop aircraft—five ATR 72-600s and three ATR 42-600s—with purchase rights for four additional units. Deliveries are scheduled between 2027 and 2029 and will support the modernisation of Malaysia’s Rural Air Services (RAS) network across Sarawak, Sabah and Labuan.
The order underpins AirBorneo’s fleet renewal following its rebranding from MASwings after being acquired by the Sarawak government in 2025. The new-generation ATR –600 aircraft will replace older ATR 72-500s and form the backbone of a more efficient, reliable and flexible RAS operation.
The mixed fleet will allow AirBorneo to better match capacity to diverse regional and rural routes, while benefiting from strong fleet commonality. The aircraft feature modern avionics, improved cabin comfort and capabilities suited to medical and remote-area operations, reinforcing AirBorneo’s role in delivering essential connectivity and supporting future regional growth.
