JSX Expands ATR Operations in the US
ATR has announced that JSX plans to operate ATR aircraft in late 2025. The Texas-based public charter air carrier will lease two ATR 42-600s to enhance its hop-on service, allowing it to reach more private terminals, Fixed Base Operators, and underserved airports across the United States. A comprehensive Global Maintenance Agreement will support the ATR operations to maximize aircraft availability and reliability.
JSX is dedicated to providing safe and seamless transportation for all its customers. As part of the ATR HighLine cabin collection, JSX will feature a premium aircraft configuration that includes a spacious interior and plans to certify and install Starlink high-speed internet connectivity. The aircraft will have 30 premium seats that offer business-class legroom, along with complimentary cocktails and gourmet snacks.
This announcement outlines the future growth plans for both JSX and ATR, featuring a Letter of Intent for 15+10 new ATR HighLine-equipped aircraft. These will consist of either ATR 42-600 aircraft with 30 premium seats or all-business-class ATR 72-600 aircraft with 30 seats. This partnership signifies ATR’s entry into the robust public charter market in the United States, creating new opportunities for routes with industry-leading airfield performance, quieter engines, and lower, more efficient operating costs.
“The ATR -600 series will bring over 1,000 new airports into reach for JSX, expanding access to reliable public charter flights across the great United States. Many of these airports were, until now, reserved only for those who had the means to fly private,” says Alex Wilcox, JSX Chief Executive Officer.
“I am confident that our Customers will love the ATR product, not just for the variety of new routes it allows JSX to operate, but also for its quiet cabin and comfortable seating. When paired with our award-winning JSX hospitality, the addition of the ATR marks an innovative step forward in our company’s unyielding mission to increase the safety, speed, and convenience of air travel that moves our country forward.”
Nathalie Tarnaud-Laude, Chief Executive Officer at ATR, added: “We are delighted to welcome JSX as a new ATR operator and to see our aircraft entering a dynamic new market segment in the United States. JSX’s unique model, blending the exclusivity of private aircraft-style travel with the efficiency of regional aviation, is a perfect match for our ATR HighLine cabin collection. This partnership underscores the growing demand for low-emission, high-end air travel, powered by the unmatched performance of turboprop technology. We look forward to supporting JSX’s vision and further reinforcing ATR as the leading choice for regional aviation in the U.S.”
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