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What is meant by ATR aircraft?
ATR (Aerei da Trasporto Regionale or Avions de transport régional; Regional Transport Airplanes in English) is a Franco-Italian aircraft manufacturer headquartered on the grounds of Toulouse Blagnac International Airport in Blagnac, France.
What type of aircraft is ATR?
The ATR 72 is a turboprop-powered regional airliner, capable of accommodating a maximum of 78 passengers. It is powered by a pair of Pratt & Whitney Canada PW100 turboprop engines, which drive an arrangement of four or six-bladed propellers supplied by Hamilton Standard.
Who makes the ATR aircraft?
ATR
ATR 72/Manufacturers
Do Airbus own ATR?
ATR is a joint partnership between two major European aeronautics players, Airbus and Leonardo.
How high can ATR fly?
The ATR-72 can cruise at a maximum speed of 518km/h. The range and a service ceiling of the aircraft are 1,500km and 7,620m respectively.
Who makes the ATR 42 aircraft?
Avions de Transport Regional
The ATR 42-500 twin turboprop airliner, seen here in service with Air Martinique. The ATR 42-500 is one of a family of twin turboprop passenger aircraft developed and manufactured by Avions de Transport Regional (ATR).
Does ATR have APU?
The ATR aircraft does not have an Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) as normally equipped, the APU is an option and would be placed in the C4 cargo section.
Why ATR aircraft are the most eco-friendly?
ATR aircraft emit 40\% less CO2 than regional jets and burn 40\% less fuel which makes them the right tool for operating regional routes and the most eco-responsible regional aircraft. Welcome to our informative and idea-sharing blog which examines the major challenges of the 21st century.
How many ATR planes have been sold?
It was formed in 1981 by Aérospatiale of France (now Airbus) and Aeritalia (now Leonardo) of Italy. Its primary products are the ATR 42 and ATR 72 aircraft. ATR has sold more than 1,500 aircraft and has over 200 operators in more than 100 countries.
What are the primary products of ATR?
Its primary products are the ATR 42 and ATR 72 aircraft. ATR has sold more than 1,500 aircraft and has over 200 operators in more than 100 countries.
When was the 700th ATR aircraft delivered to India?
The 700th aircraft, an ATR 72-500, was delivered to Indian airline Simplify Deccan, on 8 September 2006. In June 2001, EADS and Alenia Aeronautica, ATR’s parent companies, decided to reinforce their partnership, regrouping all industrial activities related to regional airliners underneath the ATR consortium.