Sum Air to expand fleet with additional ATR 72-600 aircraft for island routes

South Korea's Sum Air has announced plans to acquire a second ATR 72-600 turboprop aircraft, bolstering its ability to serve domestic island destinations. The carrier signed an agreement with ATR, the joint venture between Airbus and Leonardo, headquartered in Toulouse. This addition follows the company's launch of services in March after receiving its first ATR plane earlier this year. Targeted routes include remote regions such as Ulleung, Baengnyeong, and Heuksan islands, which are poised for