Aircraft
ATR Sets Sights on China
The turboprop manufacturer’s new Beijing sales office is hoped to unlock the Chinese market
A subsidiary of Malaysia Airlines, Firefly operates 19 ATR 72s, a mix of -500s and -600s.
A subsidiary of Malaysia Airlines, Firefly operates 19 ATR 72s, a mix of -500s and -600s.

ATR (Stand E01) is here with a strong presence in the region, but one it would like to expand further–especially in China. Late last year the Franco-Italian turboprop manufacturer opened a representative office in Beijing, estimating the time is right for its 50- to 78-seat turboprops to find their first customers in China. ATR has long complained that China is not an open market, notably due to prohibitive tariffs.


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