ATR 42 & 72
World leading regional turboprop for short-hop island hopping and thin routes
Aviation Heritage & Operational Role
Built by French-Italian joint venture Avions de Transport Regional (ATR), the ATR 42 and stretched ATR 72 are the undisputed global leaders in regional turboprop air travel. Powered by Pratt & Whitney Canada PW127 series engines with six-bladed propellers, ATRs burn up to 45 percent less fuel than regional jets on short routes under 400 nautical miles, making them essential for island connectivity, mountain valleys, and remote regional air services.
Breakthrough Innovations & Engineering Milestones
Propeller brake on engine number two functioning as an on-board auxiliary power unit (Hotel Mode)
High-wing configuration maximizing rough runway and gravel strip ground clearance
Lowest carbon emissions per passenger-kilometer on sub-400nm short hops
Modern glass cockpit avionics suite developed with Thales
ATR 42 & 72 Major Model Variants
Different fuselage lengths, gross weights, and powerplant configurations across the ATR 42 & 72 production lifecycle.
| Variant | First Flight | Typical Seating | Range (NM) | Range (km) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATR 42-600 | 2010 | 46 - 50 | 716 NM | 1,326 km |
| ATR 72-600 | 2009 | 70 - 78 | 825 NM | 1,528 km |
| ATR 72-600F Freighter | 2020 | Cargo | 900 NM | 1,667 km |
Commercial Airlines Flying the ATR 42 & 72
Prominent global carriers in our directory that operate or previously deployed ATR 42 & 72 airframes across their scheduled flight networks.
Key Facts: ATR 42 & 72
- ATR 42 & 72 is manufactured by ATR (Airbus & Leonardo) and entered commercial service in 1985.
- The airframe operates in the Regional Turboprop segment with a maximum certified range of 825 nautical miles (1,528 km).
- Cruising speed is rated at Mach 0.44 (510 km/h) (510 km/h).
- Commercial passenger capacity typically ranges around 48 - 78 typical.