ATR 42

Maldivian Places Orders To Boost Its ATR Fleet

By Adrian Schofield Sep 19, 2023

Maldivian, an airline from the Maldives, has ordered two ATR aircraft to continue the upgrade of its turboprop fleet.

Airlines & Lessors

Advanced Compressor Boosts ZeroAvia Fuel Cell Performance

By Guy Norris Aug 18, 2023

ZeroAvia's radial compressor will support up to 900-kW power systems, the hydrogen-electric powertrain solutions company says.

Aircraft & Propulsion

ATR And Embraer Defer Turboprop Moves

By Jens Flottau Jul 11, 2023

Remaining regional aircraft OEMs ATR and Embraer continue to wait for fresh, strong demand. If the hesitation is structural, the outlook could stay grim.

Manufacturing & Supply Chain

ATR And Embraer Defer Turboprop Moves

By Victoria Moores Jul 11, 2023

Remaining regional aircraft OEMs ATR and Embraer continue to wait for fresh, strong demand. If the hesitation is structural, the outlook could stay grim.

Manufacturing & Supply Chain

UK’s Loganair Phasing Out Saab 340s For ATR 42/72s

By Alan Dron Jul 03, 2023

Scottish regional carrier Loganair is preparing to mark the final phaseouts of its Saab 340 passenger fleet as it brings in a new batch of ATR 42/72s.

Airlines & Lessors

ATR Announces Orders For Up To 24 Aircraft, Ramps Up Production

By Victoria Moores Jun 20, 2023

ATR aims to progressively ramp up deliveries to 80 per year by the second half of the decade, following a weaker-than-expected performance in 2022.

On Location

ATR Offers VIP Cabins For Regional Turboprop

By Thierry Dubois Jun 06, 2023

ATR claims its 70-seat-class ATR 72-600 cuts carbon dioxide emissions by 45%, compared with equivalent regional jets.

Interiors & Connectivity

Despite Waning Deliveries, ATR CEO Bets On Production Ramp-Up

By Thierry Dubois Mar 30, 2023

In an interview, ATR CEO Nathalie Tarnaud Laude says she is planning on progressively increasing the OEM’s annual output to 80 aircraft.

Aircraft & Propulsion

ATR, Pratt & Whitney Aim For 100% SAF Capability

By Alan Dron Feb 09, 2023

ATR and Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) plan to collaborate to achieve 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) readiness in PW127 series engines.

Aircraft & Propulsion

Daily Memo: Why China Chose To Certify The ATR 42 And Embraer 190-E2 Now

By Jens Flottau Nov 23, 2022

The recent China Air Show in Zhuhai was used as the platform for the certification announcements, giving them the visibility the Chinese administration intended

Aircraft & Propulsion

ATR 42-600 Wins Certification In China

By Thierry Dubois Nov 08, 2022

The validation of the ATR 42-600's type certificate opens up a vast market for the regional turboprop.

Safety, Ops & Regulation

New Regional Lessor Abelo Signs Provisional Deal For 10 ATR 72-600s

By Victoria Moores Jul 19, 2022

Abelo also confirmed an order for 10 short take-off and landing (STOL) ATR 42-600S.

On Location

Leonardo Aims For Broadened C-27J Airlifter’s Market Appeal

By Tony Osborne Mar 09, 2022

Leonardo hopes to broaden the customer appeal of its C-27J Spartan airlifter by offering the aircraft as a multi-role platform.

Multi-Mission Aircraft

Daily Memo: ATR Plans For Slow Rebound After Depressed Demand

By Thierry Dubois Mar 17, 2021

ATR’s earlier hopes that regional turboprops would spearhead the recovery have yet to materialize, and management now only expects a slight upturn this year on the extremely slow sales it reported for 2020.

Aircraft & Propulsion

PNG Air Signs For Three ATR 42-600S Aircraft

By Chen Chuanren Feb 11, 2020

SINGAPORE—Papua New Guinea regional carrier PNG Air ordered three ATR 42-600S aircraft at the Singapore Airshow Feb 11, becoming the launch customer