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ATR studies new cabin layout for the ATR 72-600 to target U.S. regional airlines ATR is examining modifications to the ATR 72-600, including a first-class configuration and a front boarding door, as it seeks to renew U.S. regional airline interest. The effort is positioned as an uplift to passenger appeal and boarding flow while keeping the aircraft in the ATR 72 family.

2026-07-28T02:05:24.977470-07:00

ATR studies new cabin layout for the ATR 72-600 to target U.S. regional airlines

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India pushes hub-and-spoke connectivity: 44-airport network plans, Air India expands to nonstop Delhi–Toronto and adds Amritsar India is advancing a hub-and-spoke international network proposal covering 44 airports, including four major hubs. In parallel, Air India is rolling out hub feeder connectivity from Amritsar via “Easy Connect” and is restoring Delhi–Toronto nonstops from Aug. 1, 2026 by eliminating the Vienna fuel stop. ATR also argues regional turboprop aviation can strengthen archipelago connectivity across Indonesia.

2026-07-27T21:06:42.253958-07:00

India pushes hub-and-spoke connectivity: 44-airport network plans, Air India expands to nonstop Delhi–Toronto and adds Amritsar

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ATR evaluates ATR72-600 modifications for US competitiveness, including forward passenger door and US-specific certification upg ATR is evaluating a package of modifications to the ATR72-600 tailored to the U.S. market, including a forward passenger door and a configurable 50-seat three-class cabin. ATR director and president Americas Chris Jones said the company is also pursuing U.S.-specific certification upgrades to improve competitiveness.

2026-07-27T13:07:10.391536-07:00

ATR evaluates ATR72-600 modifications for US competitiveness, including forward passenger door and US-specific certification upg

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ATR sees orders outpacing deliveries for three straight years; sales chief points to lessor-backed backlog as a market advantage ATR’s sales chief says the regional turboprop OEM has experienced orders exceeding deliveries for the past three years. He argues that the growing role of aircraft lessors in ATR’s backlog provides commercial leverage, helping customers work around otherwise long order-to-delivery lead times.

2026-07-27T07:21:25.926728-07:00

ATR sees orders outpacing deliveries for three straight years; sales chief points to lessor-backed backlog as a market advantage

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Voepass ATR 72-500 accident final report cites severe icing, crew actions, operator practices and regulatory gaps Brazil’s CENIPA has published its final report on the Aug. 9, 2024 Voepass Flight 2283 accident. It describes a chain of failures spanning severe icing conditions, crew actions, company maintenance/operations practices, and shortcomings in the regulatory framework.

2026-07-26T14:15:14.324370-07:00

Voepass ATR 72-500 accident final report cites severe icing, crew actions, operator practices and regulatory gaps

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Voepass ATR 72 icing crash inquiry finds maintenance-discipline failures and degraded-operation pressures Brazil’s investigation into the Voepass ATR 72 icing accident says investigators found “strained resources” and schedule pressure that contributed to aircraft being flown knowingly in degraded condition. The report points to systemic maintenance-discipline shortcomings rather than a single technical lapse.

2026-07-24T14:19:24.029155-07:00

Voepass ATR 72 icing crash inquiry finds maintenance-discipline failures and degraded-operation pressures

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ATR Chases New Regional and Premium Markets for Twin-turboprop Commuters

2026-07-22T04:07:38.973090-07:00

ATR Chases New Regional and Pr

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ATR sees sales rebound in second half as conflict dampens early orders; targets 40 aircraft/year production ramp ATR says it is upbeat on second-half sales after the early order environment was subdued by the Iran war. The airframer is simultaneously working to ramp output to a 40-aircraft-per-year target, focusing growth efforts on key geographies.

2026-07-20T03:53:33.148580-07:00

ATR sees sales rebound in second half as conflict dampens early orders; targets 40 aircraft/year production ramp

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India pushes hub-and-spoke connectivity: 44-airport network plans, Air India expands to nonstop Delhi–Toronto and adds Amritsar

ATR studies new cabin layout for the ATR 72-600 to target U.S. regional airlines

ATR evaluates ATR72-600 modifications for US competitiveness, including forward passenger door and US-specific certification upg

ATR sees orders outpacing deliveries for three straight years; sales chief points to lessor-backed backlog as a market advantage

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