Aircraft
ATR targets U.S. market with its new -600 series
Avions de Transport Regional (ATR) announced early last month that it is launching new versions of its ATR 42 and 72 to be known as the “-600 series.” The

Avions de Transport Regional (ATR) announced early last month that it is launching new versions of its ATR 42 and 72 to be known as the “-600 series.” The aircraft will be “progressively introduced” during the second half of 2010.

The new aircraft will feature what ATR CEO Stéphane Mayer described as “the most up-to-date integrated avionics for a turboprop,” more powerful Pratt & Whitney Canada PW127M engines, greater payload and performance and LED lighting inside the cabin and externally for navigation and anticollision lighting.