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P&WC outlines hybrid PW127 for ATR Evo as Collins partners and H55 advances 200 kWh battery demonstrator

RTX says Pratt & Whitney Canada is developing an advanced hybrid‑electric PW127 turboprop under an EU Clean Aviation project that could power ATR’s Evo. P&WC and Collins Aerospace are co‑designing the hybrid propulsion system, and Swiss firm H55 reports flight‑tested progress on a 200 kWh battery for demonstrators.

2026-03-19T14:14:18.272350-07:00

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Avation exercises purchase rights for five ATR 72-600s, taking net firm ATR orders to 54

2026-03-19T05:40:41.414478-07:00

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Avation firms five ATR 72-600 options, taking ATR orderbook to 54 with deliveries set for 2028–29

2026-03-17T01:30:22.477315-07:00

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SUM Air granted AOC, aims for 25-strong ATR fleet

2026-03-16T17:38:19.497234-07:00

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P&WC outlines hybrid PW127 for ATR Evo as Collins partners and H55 advances 200 kWh battery demonstrator RTX says Pratt & Whitney Canada is developing an advanced hybrid‑electric PW127 turboprop under an EU Clean Aviation project that could power ATR’s Evo. P&WC and Collins Aerospace are co‑designing the hybrid propulsion system, and Swiss firm H55 reports flight‑tested progress on a 200 kWh battery for demonstrators.

2026-03-19T14:14:18.272350-07:00

P&WC outlines hybrid PW127 for ATR Evo as Collins partners and H55 advances 200 kWh battery demonstrator

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Avation exercises purchase rights for five ATR 72-600s, taking net firm ATR orders to 54 Singapore-based lessor Avation has exercised purchase rights to acquire five ATR 72-600 turboprops under a long-term framework agreement with ATR, bringing its net firm ATR orders to 54 aircraft ordered to date and expanding its turboprop portfolio.

2026-03-19T05:40:41.414478-07:00

Avation exercises purchase rights for five ATR 72-600s, taking net firm ATR orders to 54

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Avation firms five ATR 72-600 options, taking ATR orderbook to 54 with deliveries set for 2028–29 Singapore-based lessor Avation has exercised purchase rights for five ATR 72‑600 turboprops under its long-term framework with ATR, taking cumulative ATR commitments to 54 aircraft over the past 15 years. The additional aircraft are scheduled for delivery across 2028–29, bolstering Avation’s regional turboprop leasing pipeline.

2026-03-17T01:30:22.477315-07:00

Avation firms five ATR 72-600 options, taking ATR orderbook to 54 with deliveries set for 2028–29

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SUM Air granted AOC, aims for 25-strong ATR fleet SUM Air has been granted an air operator certificate and is preparing to commence operations, targeting a 25-aircraft ATR fleet as it scales up. The approval removes a key regulatory hurdle and paves the way for planned fleet deliveries and service launches.

2026-03-16T17:38:19.497234-07:00

SUM Air granted AOC, aims for 25-strong ATR fleet

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Equatorial Guinea eyes ATR72-600s for CEIBA Intercontinental Equatorial Guinea is exploring acquisition of ATR72-600 turboprops for flag carrier CEIBA Intercontinental. The move signals a potential regional fleet renewal to support short-haul connectivity and replace ageing equipment, with details on quantity, financing and delivery timing yet to be disclosed.

2026-03-13T04:18:44.438976-07:00

Equatorial Guinea eyes ATR72-600s for CEIBA Intercontinental

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BEA: ATR 72-600 stick‑shaker activated on rotation after attempted aborted takeoff — Loganair Jersey–Southampton French investigators report an ATR 72-600's stick‑shaker activated on rotation after the crew apparently tried to abort the takeoff on a Loganair Jersey–Southampton flight on 19 February. The BEA, citing preliminary information from UK counterparts, says the monitoring pilot was involved in the event.

2026-03-10T01:38:21.810082-07:00

BEA: ATR 72-600 stick‑shaker activated on rotation after attempted aborted takeoff — Loganair Jersey–Southampton

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ATR72-600 in military colours delivered to Benghazi; ownership and role unconfirmed An ATR72-600 has been delivered to Benghazi, Libya, painted in military colours; ownership, operator and intended role remain unconfirmed. The arrival of a commercial turboprop in military livery raises immediate questions about registration, sourcing and the transparency of regional aircraft transfers.

2026-03-06T02:20:03.691468-08:00

ATR72-600 in military colours delivered to Benghazi; ownership and role unconfirmed

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UK investigators urge ATR probe into unexplained dual‑PFD electrical failures on ATR 42‑500 after Loganair incident UK investigators have urged ATR to investigate unexplained electrical failures affecting primary flight displays on ATR 42‑500 models after a Loganair ATR 42‑500 (G‑LMRC) lost multiple flight‑deck displays during climb 14 nm northeast of Aberdeen on 27 August 2022. The AAIB report says the cause remains unresolved and recommends industry examination.

2026-03-05T03:31:46.230521-08:00

UK investigators urge ATR probe into unexplained dual‑PFD electrical failures on ATR 42‑500 after Loganair incident

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P&WC outlines hybrid PW127 for ATR Evo as Collins partners and H55 advances 200 kWh battery demonstrator

Avation exercises purchase rights for five ATR 72-600s, taking net firm ATR orders to 54

Avation firms five ATR 72-600 options, taking ATR orderbook to 54 with deliveries set for 2028–29

SUM Air granted AOC, aims for 25-strong ATR fleet

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