Is ATR 72 good?

Good reputation “(The ATR 72) is actually a very good aircraft – it’s been around for a while,” he says. Indeed, the ATR’s cost-efficiency has made it a popular choice for airlines, particularly those in the low-cost sector, and on less-popular routes which typically ferry fewer passengers.

Which airline has the most ATR 72?

Primary ATR 72 airline operators (with 15 aircraft or more) were:

  • Wings Air (Lion Group): 66.
  • Azul Brazilian Airlines: 33.
  • IndiGo: 31.
  • Air New Zealand: 27.
  • Swiftair: 22.
  • Firefly: 20.
  • Binter Canarias: 20.
  • ASL Airlines Ireland: 18.

How many seats does an ATR 72 have?

74
ATR 72/Number of seats

Is ATR owned by Airbus?

ATR is a joint partnership between two major European aeronautics players, Airbus and Leonardo.

Does ATR 72 board from front or back?

Please note: This aircraft boards from the rear behind row 17. Ready to select your seats?

What’s the difference between the ATR 72 and 72-500?

Compared to the ATR72-200 productivity of the ATR 72-500 is improved as the result of increase engine power,significantly extending the payload and range capability. The ATR72-500 can easily be identified by its new 6 blades propeller.with a reduced diameter and slower rotational speed.

When did the ATR 72 come into service?

The ATR 72 is derived from ATR42, with its fuselage extended by 4.5 meters to increase the passenger capacity 64-72 seats (ATR42 has capacity only 42-52 seats). ATR-72 aircraft flew for the first time on October 27 1988, followed by the awarding of French and then US certification in late 1989. Entry into service was on October 27, 1989

When did the ATR make its first flight?

Although the company was established in 1981, it took some time to develop its first product: The ATR 42. This new aircraft would make its first flight in Toulouse, France, in 1984. It wasn’t until 1986 that ATR would go on to launch a larger version named the ATR 72.

How big is the atr72-200 freighter fleet?

With a large fleet of ATR42/72, 737-400, and Airbus A300-600 freighters it is well placed to continue as one of the leading providers to the industry, well into the twenty first century Our History (continued ) Aircraft Dimensions