The ATR 72 is a twin-engine turboprop, short-haul regional airliner developed and produced in France and Italy by aircraft manufacturer ATR. The number "72" in its name is derived from the aircraft's typical standard seating capacity of 72 passengers.

With its lighter structure, optimised speed and an engine designed for short sectors, the ATR 72-600 is, by far, the most fuel efficient regional aircraft. ATR’s fuel burn advantage drives lower costs and emissions and makes it the optimal aircraft for regional markets.

The ATR-72 is a stretched development of the popular ATR-42 and was launched in January 1986. The first of three ATR-72 development aircraft flew for the first time on October 27 1988, followed by the awarding of French and then US certification in late 1989.

ATR is the world's number one aircraft manufacturer in regional aviation providing a new generation of turboprops up to 78 seats.

ATR 72-600 The i rst choice for operators ATR, THE LEADER IN REGIONAL AVIATION 1,600+ Aircraft delivered 200 Operators 100 Countries 1,300+ Airports served 150+ New routes opened annually Unbeatable economics-45% Fuel burn per trip(1) 40% Trip …

The ATR 72 was developed as a stretched variant of the ATR 42 and it has been typically employed as a regional airliner, although other roles have been performed by the type such as corporate transport, cargo aircraft and maritime patrol aircraft.

The ATR 72 is one of a family of twin-turboprop passenger and freighter aircraft developed and manufactured by Avions de Transport Regional (ATR). ATR, with its headquarters in Toulouse, is a joint venture company between EADS and Finmeccanica / Alenia Aeronautica.

ATR 72-600 is a high wing monoplan aircraft with a fail-safe semi-monocoque fuselage built from light alloy. Composite materials make up 19% of the total structure weight.

The ATR72-600 is the latest generation of turboprop aircraft combining unmatched environmental and economic performance. These ultra-low fuel burn aircraft emit up to 40% less CO2 on these regional flights. The cabin in the ATR 72-600 aircraft is …

2024年9月13日 · The ATR 72 turboprop is one of the most prolific passenger and cargo planes ever created and has a long legacy stretching back to the 1980s.