Air Tahiti (VT, Papeete) has confirmed that its first ATR72-600 configured in an all-business-class layout with just 26 seats will be delivered in December 2026 and enter into service on December 8. The aircraft will operate under the new Air Tahiti Signature brand up to 16x weekly between Papeete, Bora Bora, and Raiatea. Air Tahiti has three unfilled ATR72-600 orders, with the other two deliveries due in 2027 and 2028.