Air Astra's third aircraft ATR 72-600 lands in Bangladesh

Dhaka : The newest private airline Air Astra's third aircraft ATR 72-600 (S2-STA model) reached Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in the capital on January 18.
The plane departed from France' Toulouse city and reached Dhaka Airport after flying through Egypt's Cairo and Oman's Muscat, said Imran Asif, CEO of Air Astra as per a press release.
The ATR72-600 is the most modern turboprop in the world with a capacity to carry 70 passengers in a comfortable and quiet cabin, added the release.
From November 24, 2022, the newest private airline Air Astra operate is operating four flights from Dhaka to Cox's Bazar and Chattogram each. 
The airline plans to operate commercial flights in all domestic routes in phases.