Aircraft
Chinese Regulator Approves ATR 42-600 Regional Airliner
The Civil Aviation Administration of China has opened the door for the European airframer to re-enter the Chinese air transport market.
The 48-seat ATR42-600 regional airliner can now operate in China. (Image: ATR)
The 48-seat ATR42-600 regional airliner can now operate in China. (Image: ATR)

The Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) this week cleared the ATR 42-600 regional airliner to operate in the country by validating its EASA type certificate. ATR reported the approval at the Zhuhai Airshow on November 8 and simultaneously announced a firm order for three of the 48-seat turboprop twins from an undisclosed Chinese operator.