ATR makes popular turboprop regional airliners that ... This plane was essentially a stretched version of the ATR 42, increasing its seating capacity from 40+ passengers to a maximum of 78.

are encouraging the turboprop planemaker to work on plans for a larger model to capture demand for aircraft that guzzle less fuel than jets. ATR’s 42- and 72-seat turboprops have been in service ...

EASA pilots were on board the turboprop with ATR ... modernised version of the ATR 42-500, will enable deliveries to Chinese operators. ATR says sub-100-seat regional aircraft account for ...

The ATR 42-600, on the other hand, does compete with the Xian MA700 turboprop, so allowing it in ... It chose to pursue the 30-seat category rather than the usual 50 seats.

and to operate from smaller airports that could previously not be served by ATRs. The ATR 42-600 is the only Western-built 50-seat turboprop still in production today.

The 70-seat variant of the proposed Embraer turboprop is pitched at U.S. regional ... operability and sustainability upgrade for the PW127-powered ATR 42/72 also comes as both companies explore ...

ATR is the dominant producer of regional turboprop planes, with a family of aircraft seating 42 to 78 people. The company also pushed back the target date for a proposed hybrid-propulsion version ...

(Reuters) – China has certified the ATR 42-600 regional turboprop, Franco-Italian planemaker ATR said on Tuesday in a long-awaited announcement coinciding with the start of the Zhuhai Airshow.

Silver Airways ATR 42-600 on display at Farnborough show. ATR showcased its 42-600 at Farnborough Airshow. The aircraft is currently in the livery of Silver Airways,which will become the first new ...