Leonardo has secured an order from the Italian coastguard for a single maritime patrol-configured ATR 42-600.
The Guardia Costiera already operates three maritime patrol aircraft based on older ATR 42-400 and -500 variants.
To be equipped with Leonardo’s ATOS modular mission system, the new ATR 42MP is part of a wider fleet-renewal plan.
Leonardo has not specified a delivery date for the new twin-turboprop.
ATR is a 50-50 joint venture between Leonardo and Airbus.
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