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.
With a capacity of up to 68 passengers, the ATR 72-600 joins the airline’s current fleet of three ATR 72-500s. It’s a small but mighty upgrade that shows how much Sunlight Air has grown in just a few years.
“It’s been a long time coming, and we’re ecstatic to announce our latest addition of the ATR 72-600,” shared Ryna Brito-Garcia, CEO of Sunlight Air. “This is just one of the many steps we’re taking to improve our services and connect even more travelers to the country’s most beautiful destinations.”
And speaking of destinations — mark your calendars! Starting October 26, 2025, the new aircraft officially enters service with flights from Clark–Siargao, Siargao–Cebu, Cebu–Busuanga, and Busuanga–Clark.
But the best part? Sunlight Air just announced a brand-new route: Siquijor! Beginning December 15, you can fly directly from Cebu to this mystical island — the first-ever direct route from the Queen City of the South. Four flights weekly, straight into the island’s magic.
The ATR 72-600 made its grand debut at a special launch event last October 24, where Sunlight Air also revealed its refreshed logo and new livery — a clean, modern look that perfectly matches the brand’s island-chic energy. The celebration brought together partners from Sunlight Hotels and Resorts, Discovery Hotels & Resorts, Uni-Tech Philippines Industrial Machinery Inc., A&M Elite Aviation International Corp., LIPAD Corp., and Clark Development Corporation, all showing love and support for Sunlight Air’s newest milestone.
Today, Sunlight Air flies from Clark, Cebu, and Manila to dreamy destinations like Boracay, Coron (Busuanga), Siargao, and Cagayan de Oro. They also make trip planning a breeze with their Sunlight Vacations packages — where you can book your flights and hotel in one go. Check them out at sunlightair.ph/vacations for a full-on island escape made easy.
Whether you’re craving a quick island hop or planning a long overdue beach break, Sunlight Air’s newest ATR 72-600 is your ticket to more comfort, more destinations, and more reasons to fall in love with exploring the Philippines.
Follow Sunlight Air on Facebook and Instagram or visit sunlightair.ph for the latest updates — because your next island adventure might just be one flight away.
Here’s my coverage of the Sunlight Air new aircraft launcj:
