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ATR is a French-Italian planemaker that focuses on creating turboprop aircraft. The company was formed as a joint venture of what is now Airbus and Leonardo. As such, it is headquartered in Toulouse alongside Airbus. Featured image: Getty Images

Turboprop ATR Getty
Business Type:
Planemaker
Date Founded:
1981
CEO:
Stefano Bortoli
Headquarters Location:
Toulouse, France
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39 Years Of Flight: Five Fun Facts About The ATR 42

The ATR 42 has been one of the longest-lived players in the regional market.

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Up To 2h 45m: Europe Has 2 New Long ATR 72 Routes

Despite the length, neither route is in the top five in Europe by the ATR.

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US-Bangla Airlines Takes Delivery Of Another ATR 72

US-Bangla Airlines received its ninth ATR 72-600 earlier today.

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777 Partners Reportedly Looking To Order Boeing and ATR Aircraft

Talks about new aircraft orders come along with the news of 777 Partners looking to make new investments.

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Azul Linhas Aéreas Adds Four ATR 72-600s To Increase Regional Connectivity

These planes are equipped with the new PW 127XT-M engine.

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Paris Air Show Day 2: A Roundup Of All The Important News From Le Bourget

Can Airbus repeat its successes from day one? And will Boeing finally take an order?

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ATR Bags Orders For 22 Aircraft Including All-Business Class Variant At Paris Air Show

The turboprop manufacturer revealed new sales and a new configuration for its 72-600.

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Which Passenger Planes Have The Shortest Takeoff Distance?

Let's take a look at which commercial planes can operate from the smallest runways.

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ATR Unveils 'HighLine' Premium Seat Collections At AIX

ATR hopes to appeal to both commercial and business operators alike with its new range of high-end cabins.

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Guatemala's TAG Airlines Reports A 105% Traffic Growth In Q1

The Guatemalan carrier recorded revenue growth of 122.3% versus the previous year.

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Why 2023 Is Bringing New Regional Aircraft Opportunities

It's a busy chapter for regional air travel.

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Maldivian Expands Fleet With First ATR42-600

Travelers in the Maldives will soon be enjoying Malidivian's three new ATRs, including the recently arrived ATR 42-600.

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160 Aircraft Backlog: ATR Prepares For 2023 Growth

The European turboprop manufacturer delivered 36 aircraft last year, though it is looking to scale up through 2023 as demand grows.

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Air Serbia Retires Its Last ATR 72-500

The 25-year-old turboprop had served with Air Serbia since its launch in 2013.

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Air Serbia Seeks New Airbus A330 Cabin & ATR 72 Business Seat

Air Serbia is seeking to streamline its long-haul cabin product across its two Airbus A330-200 jets and add a business class product on its ATR.

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AviAssist Foundation Launches ATR Scholarship To Support Budding African Aviators

The program will nurture the next generation of aviation talent.

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ATR & Pratt & Whitney Collaborate On 100% SAF Engines

By 2025 ATR and Pratt & Whitney anticipate that the ATR 42 and 72 will have certification to use the PW127 engine running on 100% SAF.

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