Sunlight Air Chief Executive Officer Ryna Brito-Garcia poured champagne on the new aircraft as part of the launch of the airline’s fourth plane at the Clark International Airport. The new turboprop plane, the ATR 72-600, is more modern than the current fleet of the airline and is known for its efficiency and sustainability.

It has a capacity for 72 seats, but Brito-Garcia said they only placed 68 seats to give more comfort to passengers. The new aircraft will be used on various routes, including Clark-Siargao, Siargao-Cebu, Cebu-Busuanga, and Busuanga-Clark.

Domestic boutique carrier Sunlight Air plans to mount international flights as early as 2027, as it targets to be the go-to airline for local and foreign tourists visiting the country’s most popular island getaways.

Sunlight Air Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Ryna Brito-Garcia said the airline is positioning itself to be a major tourism driver, and that means expanding its passenger base beyond domestic flyers.

The turboprop aircraft landed at Clark International Airport on Oct. 3, 2025, and began commercial operations on Oct. 26. It joins the airline’s three ATR 72-500s, enhancing capacity and fuel efficiency for short regional routes.

“It’s been a long time coming, and we’re ecstatic to announce our latest addition of the ATR 72-600,” said Ryna Brito-Garcia, CEO of Sunlight Air. “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.”

Boutique carrier Sunlight Air has reinforced its growing footprint in the Philippine aviation sector with the acquisition of its fourth aircraft — the state-of-the-art ATR 72-600, equipped with next-generation avionics and sustainable flight technology.

The regional turboprop, co-developed by French-Italian manufacturer ATR, represents a leap forward in efficiency and smart aviation design.

There’s something exciting brewing in the skies — Sunlight Air just welcomed a brand-new aircraft to its growing family! The ATR 72-600 officially touched down at Clark International Airport last October 3, 2025, and it’s already gearing up to whisk travelers away to some of the Philippines’ most-loved island destinations.

If you’ve flown with Sunlight Air before, you know they’re all about cozy flights, beautiful destinations, and that signature “boutique airline” touch. This new aircraft — the ATR 72-600 — takes all that to the next level. It’s modern, energy-efficient, and designed for smoother short-haul flights. Translation? Less turbulence, more comfort, and eco-friendly travel vibes all around.

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.

MANILA, Philippines – The latest addition to Sunlight Air’s fleet has finally landed.

The boutique airline on Friday, October 24, welcomed its first ATR 72-600 turboprop plane, the fourth aircraft in its turboprop fleet. The newer, bigger plane also spots Sunlight Air’s refurbished livery and logo.

Sunlight Air continues to soar higher as it welcomes the latest addition to its growing fleet - the ATR 72-600, a modern turboprop aircraft designed for efficiency, sustainability, and passenger comfort.

The new aircraft (registration RP-C6388) officially arrived at A&M Elite Aviation International Corp. in Clark Freeport Zone on Friday, October 25, 2025, marking another major milestone for the boutique airline's expansion efforts.

CLARK, PAMPANGA, 25 October 2025 — As it continues to reach new heights, domestic boutique airline Sunlight Air launched its newest addition to its fleet of turboprop aircrafts.

The ATR 72-600, a modern aircraft renowned for its efficiency and sustainability, has officially landed in the Philippines and will soon be flying passengers to some of the country’s top island destinations. Sunlight Air earlier announced the procurement of the aircraft earlier this year, which successfully landed in Clark International Airport last October 3, 2025.

Sunlight Air (2R | RLB) marked another milestone in its young but growing journey as a boutique Filipino airline with the unveiling of its newest aircraft — an ATR 72-600, registered as RP-C6388 — during an evening ceremony held in Clark, Pampanga on Friday, 24 October 2025. The event celebrated the carrier’s continued growth and commitment to providing exceptional, boutique-style service while expanding its route network and enhancing passenger comfort.