Algerian flag-carrier Air Algerie is to acquire four ATR 72-500s, reinforcing a fleet which already includes eight of the type.
The carrier has secured early delivery slots and will take the 66-seat aircraft next year.
Air Algerie managing director Abdelwahid Bouabdallah says: "The ATRs allow us to open up regions not able to receive our other types of aircraft.
"We are therefore doubly satisfied to be able to provide high-quality public service and coverage over all the national territory." ATR values the Algerian sale agreement at $82 million.
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While ATR is developing a more advanced variant - the -600, ordered by neighbouring Royal Air Maroc - this will not be available until 2011.
Air Algerie last month agreed to acquire seven Boeing 737-800 aircraft as part of a fleet-renewal programme.
ATR says it will assist the airline establish a training centre by aiding the installation of a new flight simulator.
Source: Air Transport Intelligence news
