A Japan Air Commuter ATR 42-600 awaits its delivery flight at a damp Toulouse. Several Japanese regional carriers operate ATRs for routes around the country's main islands

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: ATR ATR 42 - InternationalInternational - 1984

The ATR 42-600 STOL version has already secured more than 20 commitments from airlines and lessors, with more expected over the following months. ATR designated the aircraft the ATR 42-600S.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: ATR ATR 42 - InternationalInternational - 1984

The adoption of the Pratt & Whitney Canada PW127XT engine series as the standard powerplant for the ATR 72 and 42 aircraft brought with it a 20% reduction in maintenance costs and a 3% reduction in fuel burn to the ATR family.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: ATR ATR 72 - InternationalInternational - 1988

The ATR 42 and ATR 72 series have the same fuselage cross-section, use the same systems, and share the same engines, propellers, and cockpit. This results in significant cost savings for operators regarding flight crew training and maintenance

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: ATR ATR 72 - InternationalInternational - 1988

ATR's have been chosen by many smaller airlines. Air Caraibes serves French overseas territories in the Caribbean

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: ATR ATR 72 - InternationalInternational - 1988

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

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: ATR ATR 72 - InternationalInternational - 1988

In the next 20 years, ATR expects the global turboprop market to grow by around 2,450 aircraft, and believes regional aviation is close to making a full recovery

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: ATR ATR 72 - InternationalInternational - 1988

ATR and Giugiaro Design worked closely together to create an ultra-modern, appealing Armonia cabin, which in the -600 series is the widest cabin in the regional aircraft market

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: ATR ATR 72 - InternationalInternational - 1988

The flight deck of the -600 has been highly praised by aircrew due to its clean design and ease of operating
Having information in a compact electronic format eases the workload on pilots at critical moments during the flight

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: ATR ATR 72 - InternationalInternational - 1988