ATR Rides Wave of Turboprop Popularity as It Ponders Larger Model
ATR rides wave of turboprop popularity
ATR expects its new 42-600, due for certification this year, to draw particular interest among U.S. regional airlines flying smaller turboprops. (Photo: ATR)
ATR expects its new 42-600, due for certification this year, to draw particular interest among U.S. regional airlines flying smaller turboprops. (Photo: ATR)

Toulouse, France-based regional turboprop manufacturer ATR is pressing ahead with plans to increase its production rate progressively over the next three years while preparing to add a larger, 90-seat model to its product line, which now consists of the 50-seat ATR 42-600 and 74-seat ATR 72-600.