The ATRs are turboprop-powered regional transport aircraft built by a joint venture of EADS and Alenia Aermacchi. The ATR 42's first delivery occurred in 1985, followed by the ATR 72 in 1989. The latest versions are the ATR 42-600 and ATR 72-600. Both -600 variants are powered by a pair of Pratt & Whitney PW127M engines, rated 2,400-2,750 shp each. Through 2012, 422 ATR 42s and 611 ATR 72s were delivered. Production of 668 ATRs is forecast for the 2013-22 period.
Beech launched the King Air series of 8-12-seat, twin-turboprop aircraft in 1963. Since then, numerous variants have appeared. Total production 6,314 through 2012. Beechcraft currently markets the King Air C90GTx, King Air 250 and King Air 350i. The C90GTx is powered by two Pratt & Whitney PT6A-135 turboprops producing 550 shp each; the 250 by PT6A-52s rated at 850 shp each; and the 350i by 1,050-shp PT6A-60As. Some 1,286 King Airs are expected to be produced in the 2013-22 period.
The 737 series is a family of twin-engine, narrowbody commercial transports. Seating capacity varies depending on model, though the most typical two-class configurations are 126 passengers for the 737-700, 162 for the 737-800 and 180 for the 737-900ER. All three models, which are the current production versions, are powered by two CFM56-7 turbofans. The first 737 flew in April 1967 and received FAA certification in December 1967. Through 2012, 7,437 Boeing 737s have rolled off the production lines.
The 747 is an intercontinental widebody commercial transport aircraft powered by four turbofan engines. First flight and certification occurred in 1969. In February 2010, Boeing conducted the maiden flight of the 747-8 series, which includes the 747-8 Intercontinental passenger model and 747-8 Freighter. Both are equipped with four GE GEnx engines rated 66,500 lb. thrust each. The 747-8I is stretched 5.6 meters (18.4 ft.) compared to the 747-400, to accommodate 467 seats in a three-class configuration.
The prototype for this twin-engine, widebody commercial transport was rolled out in August 1981, with first flight the following month; through 2012, Boeing produced 1,108 767s. Only two civil 767 versions are currently in production: the extended range 767-300ER passenger model and -300F freighter. The 767-300ER seats 218 in a three-class layout or up to 350 in one class and has a maximum range of 5,990 nm. The -300ER is available with a choice of GE CF6-80C2 or Pratt & Whitney PW4000 engines. The -300F is powered by the CF6-80C2.
The 777 is a twin-engine, widebody jetliner. First flight occurred in June 1994, followed by FAA/JAA certification in April 1995 (Pratt & Whitney-powered version). Deliveries began in June 1995. The 777-200ER seats 301-440 passengers, and is powered by two PW4000, Trent 800 or GE90 turbofans rated 84,000-95,000 lb. thrust each. Two newer versions are the 777-200LR and -300ER. The -200LR, which seats 301 in three classes, is powered by a pair of 110,100-lb.-thrust GE90-110B1 or 115,300-lb.-thrust GE90-115BL turbofans.
The 787 Dreamliner is a family of twin-engine widebody airliners with three versions. The 787-8 carries 210-250 passengers and has a range of 7,650-8,200 nm. The 787-9, lengthened by six meters (20 ft.), carries 250-290 passengers and has a range of 8,000-8,500 nm. The 787-10 is stretched another 5.5 meters beyond the 787-9. All three models are sold with either two Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 or General Electric GEnx turbofans.
The CRJ series is a family of twin-engine, 44-100-seat regional jets. The initial model was the 50-seat CRJ100, which first flew in May 1991; deliveries began in October 1992. The CRJ100 was replaced by the 50-seat CRJ200, which is powered by a pair of 9,220-lb.-thrust GE CF34-3B1 turbofans. Other variants have included the 44-seat CRJ440, also powered by CF34-3B1s; the 64-78 seat CRJ700, powered by two 13,790-lb.-thrust CF34-8C5 turbofans; and the 86-90-seat CRJ900, powered by two 14,255-lb.-thrust CF34-8C5s.
Launched in July 2008, Bombardier's CSeries family comprises two basic models: the CS100, which carries 110 passengers; and the larger CS300 model, which seats 135 in a standard configuration. The aircraft will be powered by two Pratt & Whitney PW1500G geared turbofans producing up to 23,300 lb. thrust each. With an extra-capacity seating option, the CS300 can carry up to 160 passengers. The CS100's first flight occurred in September. The CS100 will compete with the Embraer 190 and 195, while the CS300 will vie against the Boeing 737 and Airbus A319.
This twin-engine turboprop aircraft family was known as the Dash 8 series. The original Q100 made its first flight in June 1983; first deliveries followed in October 1984. The Q100 carried 37-39 passengers and was equipped with 2,150-shp Pratt & Whitney Canada PW120/121 engines. Other models have been the 37-39-passenger Q200 (with 2,150-shp PW123C/Ds) and the 50-56-seat Q300 (with 2,500-shp PW123Bs). Q100, Q200 and Q300 production has ended. The 68-78-seat Q400 (with 5,071-shp PW150As) remains in production.
This single-turboprop-powered utility/passenger aircraft first flew in December 1982. Through 2012, Cessna produced 2,214 Caravans of all types. Designed with the small-package delivery segment in mind, Caravan models currently in production include the 675 and the 208B Grand Caravan. Both are powered by a Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-114A turboprop engine rated at 675 shp. Also in production is the upgraded Grand Caravan EX model, featuring a more powerful PT6A-140 turboprop engine. The EX achieved certification in January 2013.
Initially, the new ARJ21 regional jet from Commercial Aircraft Corp. of China was to be available in the ARJ21-700 78-90-seat variant, while later introduction of the 98-105-seat ARJ21-900 is a possibility. Power is provided by two GE CF34-10A turbofans producing 18,500 lb. thrust each. Rollout of the ARJ21-700 occurred in December 2007, followed by first flight in November 2008. Four ARJ21s were built through 2012, and 103 additional examples are forecast for production through 2022. The ARJ21 faces competition from Bombardier and Embraer.
A twin-turbofan-powered, narrowbody commercial passenger transport aircraft, the C919 targets the Airbus/Boeing duopoly in narrowbody airliner sales. Variants include the baseline C919-200, which seats up to 168 passengers; the C919-100, a 130-seat model that will compete against the Airbus A319; and the C919-300, a 190-seat model designed to compete with Airbus's A321 and Boeing's 737-800/900. Comac has selected the CFM International Leap-1C engine, with 30,000 lb. thrust, to power the C919. Service entry is planned for 2016.
The TBM 850 is a single-engine, 4-6-passenger, turboprop-powered aircraft that replaced the TBM 700 in 2006. Power is provided by a single 850-shp Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-66D engine, flat-rated to 850 shp. The aircraft has a range of 1,585 nm. Through 2012, production totaled 299 aircraft. Production of another 421 is forecast for 2013-22.
This is Embraer's E-Jets family of twin-engine, 70-132-seat regional jetliners. The 70-80-passenger 170 made its first flight in February 2002, followed by the larger 78-88-seat 175 in June 2003. The 170 and 175 share a common engine in the 14,200-lb.-thrust GE CF34-8E. The 94-114-seat 190 made its initial flight in March 2004, while the 106-122-passenger 195 first flew in December 2004. GE CF34-10E engines, rated at 20,000 lb. thrust each, power these models.
The ERJ 135/140/145 family is a series of twin-engine, 37-50-seat regional jets. The initial model was the 50-seat ERJ 145, which first flew in August 1995; deliveries began in late 1996. The next model was the 37-seat ERJ 135, which made its initial flight in July 1998 followed by deliveries in July 1999. The 44-passenger ERJ 140 first flew in June 2000, with initial deliveries in July 2001. All models use variants of the Rolls-Royce AE 3007A series turbofan.
The Australian company GippsAero is developing a 10-seat turboprop aircraft, dubbed the GA10, that is powered by a Rolls-Royce 250-B17F/2 engine. The aircraft has a maximum takeoff weight of 2,154 kg (4,750 lb.). First flight of a GA10 developmental prototype occurred in May 2012. GippsAero is also developing the GA18 twin turboprop, a re-engineered version of the N24 Nomad. The GA18 is expected to feature upgraded engines, new propellers, a glass cockpit, weight-saving measures, reduced maintenance requirements and aerodynamic refinements.
The Y-12 series is another family of twin-turboprop aircraft. The Y-12-II is equipped with Western avionics and Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-27 engines flat-rated to 620 shp each. The Y-12-IV has winglets, a strengthened undercarriage and redesigned seating for 18-19 passengers. Another Y-12 version is the Y-12E, which is powered by 750-shp PT6A-135 engines. A total of 48 Y-12-II/-IV and Y-12E aircraft are forecast to be produced for the civil market in the coming 10 years. HAI is currently developing the Y-12F, which is substantially different from the earlier Y-12s.
This four-engine, medium/long-range, widebody commercial passenger and cargo transport aircraft first flew as the -300 in 1988 and was awarded certification in December 1992. It is powered by Aviadvigatel PS-90A1 engines rated 35,275 lb. thrust each. The stretched Il-96-400 is powered by uprated PS-90A1 engines. The Il-96-400 passenger version can seat 436 in a single-class configuration, 386 in two classes or 315 in a three-class layout. One Il-96-300 and four Il-96-400s are forecast for production in the 2013-22 period.
The Irkut MS-21 is a twin-turbofan, narrowbody derivative of the defunct Yakovlev Yak-242 airliner. The MS-21 family comprises the 150-seat MS-21-200, 181-seat MS-21-300 and 212-seat MS-21-400. All three are to be available in both basic and extended-range versions; the -200 is also to be available in a long-range variant. Power will be provided by Pratt & Whitney PW1400G or Aviadvigatel PD-14 engines. First flight is planned for 2015, with a service entry target date of 2017. Primary competition is likely to come from the Boeing 737, Airbus A320 and Comac C919.
Mitsubishi formally launched the twin-engine Mitsubishi Regional Jet (MRJ) family in March 2008. Initially, two basic models were planned: the 78-passenger MRJ70 and 92-seat MRJ90. The MRJ70 is powered by 15,600-lb.-thrust Pratt & Whitney PW1215G engines, while the MRJ90 is powered by 17,600-lb.-thrust PW1217Gs. Extended- and long-range versions of each basic model are envisioned, while a 100-seater dubbed the MRJ100 is being seriously considered. MRJ first flight is planned for the second quarter of 2015, with service entry slated for 2017.
This pressurized, single-turboprop-powered, corporate/utility transport aircraft first flew in May 1991, and received Swiss and U.S. certification in 1994. It seats nine in its standard layout. Portugal's OGMA assembles green aircraft and manufactures some components. The current PC-12 production version, the PC-12 NG (Next Generation), is powered by the 1,200-shp Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-67P. A total of 1,166 PC-12s in all versions were built through 2012. Production of 875 units is expected during the 2013-22 period.
Launched in 2007, RUAG Aerospace's Do 228NG (Next Generation) is an updated version of Dornier's original Do 228. The aircraft is powered by 776-shp Honeywell TPE331-10 turboprop engines, and features other improvements such as a new glass cockpit, five-blade propellers and aerodynamic changes to the wing. The first RUAG-produced Do 228NGs were delivered to customers in 2010, with a total of eight to date.
The Tu-204-100 is a twin-turbofan, short/medium-range, narrowbody commercial transport aircraft powered by a pair of Aviadvigatel PS-90As, while the Tu-204-120 has two Rolls-Royce RB211-535E4 engines. The Tu-214 has a higher maximum takeoff weight (110,750 kg or 243,650 lb.) than the Tu-204-100. It retains the PS-90A powerplants of the -100 but carries additional fuel. The Tu-204's first flight occurred in January 1989 and through 2012, 87 Tu-204s and Tu-214s were produced. Just six Tu-214 aircraft are forecast for production in the 2013-22 period.
Viking Air owns the manufacturing rights to a number of out-of-production de Havilland aircraft, including the DHC-6 Twin Otter, an all-metal, non-pressurized, high-wing, twin-engine turboprop utility aircraft. In April 2007, Viking Air launched a program to restart production of the 19-passenger Twin Otter. The updated Viking Air Twin Otter Series 400 incorporates more than 800 changes to the Series 300, and is powered by two Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-34s or optional PT6A-35s.
