Avianca Argentina takes delivery of first aircraft, ATR 72-600

ATR confirmed (18-Jan-2017) Avianca Argentina took delivery of its first aircraft, an ATR 72-600. The carrier plans to commence operations in 1Q2017, following the completion of its certification process. According to the CAPA Fleet Database, the aircraft is registered under LV-GUG and serial 1343. As previously reported by CAPA, the carrier has an order for 11 more ATR 72s, and options for an additional six. [more - original PR]