The ATR 42 is a regional airliner produced by Franco-Italian manufacturer ATR, with final assembly in Toulouse, France. On 4 November 1981, the aircraft was launched with ATR, as a joint venture between French Aérospatiale (now part of …

The ATR 42-600 stands as the only regional aircraft in production within the 30-50 seaters segment. It is the ultimate solution for replacing smaller turboprops and regional jets, providing additional capacity and boosting profitability.

The ATR 72 is a stretched version of the ATR 42, seating up to 74 passengers in a single-class cabin configuration. It has a 4.5 meter (15 feet) longer fuselage than its smaller stable mate, increased wingspan and more powerful engines.

ATR 42 The ATR 42 and 72 are based on a four-abreast fuselage with a high-mounted wing, and are powered by two turboprop engines. Their basic take-off thrust rating is 1,800-2,475 shaft horse power (SHP), depending on aircraft variant (see table, page 5). All ATR 42 variants have a cargo door and compartment at the forward

The ATR 42 and ATR 72 series have the same fuselage cross section, use the same systems, share the same engines and propellers, as well as the same cockpit, allowing for common type rating or cross crew qualification (CCQ).

The ATR-42-500 is the first significantly improved version of the aircraft and features a revised interior, more powerful PW-127Es for a substantially increased cruising speed (565km/h/305kt) driving six blade propellers, a 1850km (1000nm) maximum range, the EFIS cockpit, elevators and rudders of the stretched ATR-72 (described separately ...

Aug 17, 2021 · Specifically, it has now been 37 years since the ATR 42 took to the skies. This French-Italian turboprop design has become a popular fixture at regional operators worldwide since making its first test flight all those years ago. Let's take a closer look at the aircraft's story.

ATR 42-600S A shorter runway to wider horizons OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE Capable to operate on runways as short as 800m POWERED BY PW127XT ENGINES* * Compared to ATR 42-600 powered by PW127M-20% Direct Maintenance Cost-3% Block fuel-150 tonnes CO 2 per year ACCELERATING SUSTAINABLE CONNECTIONS Optimised design for Short Take-Of & Landing operations

The ATR 42 is a twin-turboprop, short-haul regional airliner built in France and Italy by ATR (Aerei da Trasporto Regionale or Avions de Transport Régional). ATR and Airbus are both built in Toulouse, and share resources and technology. The name "42" comes from the aircraft's standard seating, which varies from 40 to 52.

May 8, 2019 · The ATR-42 was one of a new generation of commuter airlines designed to meet commuter airline requirements and incorporated the latest technology in the field in the design of the aircraft and the engine.