Sunlight Air’s newest addition to its fleet, an ATR 72-600, has officially landed in the Philippines and will soon be flying passengers to top island destinations. The local boutique airline previously announced the procurement of the aircraft earlier this year, which successfully landed in Clark International Airport last October 3, 2025. 
The ATR 72-600 is a modern aircraft renowned for its efficiency and sustainability. This new addition complements the company’s three ATR 72-500s by offering enhanced performance tailored for short-haul regional flights. With a seating capacity of up to 68 passengers and low carbon emissions, the ATR 72-600 underscores the airline’s commitment to eco-friendly operations and passenger comfort.
“It’s been a long time coming, and we’re ecstatic to announce our latest addition of the ATR 72-600. This new aircraft is only one manifestation of the airline’s growth over the past few years, and this fleet expansion comes in line with our plans to continuously improve Sunlight Air’s services and eventually expand our route offerings. With this we hope to be able to fly even more passengers, extending Sunlight Air’s brand of hospitality and connecting travelers to beloved island destinations in the Philippines,” said Ryna Brito-Garcia, CEO of Sunlight Air.
The strategic acquisition marks a new milestone for Sunlight Air as it ascends to new heights. With this expansion, Sunlight Air aims to further broaden its services in line with its mission to make local tourism in the Philippines more accessible to all. The ATR 72-600’s official date of entry into service will be on October 26, 2025 and will fly from Clark-Siargao, Siargao-Cebu, Cebu-Busuanga, and Busuanga-Clark. The airline also announced its newest destination, the picturesque Siquijor. Sunlight Air will fly four times weekly to the island starting on December 15, and is the first airline to offer direct flights from Cebu.
The new aircraft was unveiled in an exclusive launch event held last October 24, 2025, featuring the airline’s refreshed livery and updated logo. The event was made possible in partnership with Sunlight Hotels and Resorts, Discovery Hotels & Resorts, Uni-Tech Philippines Industrial Machinery Inc., A&M Elite Aviation International Corp., Luzon International Premiere Airport Development (LIPAD) Corp., and the Clark Development Corporation, also present at the event to extend their support to the airline.
Sunlight Air currently flies from Clark, Cebu, and Manila to various destinations in the Philippines, such as Boracay, Coron (Busuanga), Siargao, and Cagayan de Oro. Travelers may also book accommodations with Sunlight Air’s partner hotels and resorts for an all-in-one booking experience through the exclusive Vacations packages available at https://www.sunlightair.ph/vacations.
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