ATR 72

ATR aims to progressively ramp up deliveries to 80 per year by the second half of the decade, following a weaker-than-expected performance in 2022.

Universal Hydrogen is accelerating flight tests of its De Havilland Canada Dash 8-300 hydrogen electric demonstrator.

ATR claims its 70-seat-class ATR 72-600 cuts carbon dioxide emissions by 45%, compared with equivalent regional jets.

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The Malaysian military has signed contracts for the procurement of aircraft including UAS, MPA, radar and helicopters.

Madagascar Airlines has also been given national carrier status, a key milestone in the turnaround plan for former flag carrier Air Madagascar.

The company’s unorthodox methods can be seen in its preparations for ATR 72 flight tests.

Universal Hydrogen is making progress in the development of its hydrogen conversion kit for the ATR 72-600 regional turboprop.

Without production challenges, around 30 aircraft might have been delivered last year—still a low number compared with the previous decade.

Startups such as ZeroAvia and Universal Hydrogen are adapting and advancing fuel cell technology for aviation propulsion.

In an interview, ATR CEO Nathalie Tarnaud Laude says she is planning on progressively increasing the OEM’s annual output to 80 aircraft.

Mandarin Airlines has announced its plans to purchase three ATR72 turboprop aircraft for its domestic operations.

Crazy to credible—the world’s largest hydrogen fuel cell-powered aircraft begins test campaign, targeting service debut in 2025.

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The market for converted freighters remains strong.

Flight NYT691 from Kathmandu crashed as it approached the new Pokhara airport on the morning of Jan. 15, killing all 68 passengers and four crew onboard.

ATR and Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) plan to collaborate to achieve 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) readiness in PW127 series engines.

Video circulating on the internet shows Flight YT691 flying at a low level before rolling sharply to the left.

The first aircraft is expected to arrive this week, the airline told Aviation Week.

India is set to gain another regional carrier, with a startup being established to operate ATR 72 turboprops on secondary domestic routes.

New Uzbekistan-based regional airline Silk Avia has signed on with ATR for five new ATR 72-600 turboprops.

The airline will face competition on both of the new services being launched this winter.

Confirmation of the flight suspension came shortly after the Romanian LCC announced plans to codeshare with regional startup Air Connect.

Abelo also confirmed an order for 10 short take-off and landing (STOL) ATR 42-600S.

The regional airline sees strong leisure and VFR demand for flights to Newquay.