ATR 72

By Guy Norris
ZeroAvia's radial compressor will support up to 900-kW power systems, the hydrogen-electric powertrain solutions company says.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Graham Warwick
Both Universal Hydrogen and ZeroAvia are developing hydrogen-electric retrofits for the ATR 72.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Jens Flottau, Victoria Moores
Remaining regional aircraft OEMs ATR and Embraer continue to wait for fresh, strong demand. If the hesitation is structural, the outlook could stay grim.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

By Chen Chuanren
Israeli company Elbit Systems says the contract—with an unnamed Asia-Pacific customer for modification of two ATR 72s—spans a five-year period.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Alan Dron
Scottish regional carrier Loganair is preparing to mark the final phaseouts of its Saab 340 passenger fleet as it brings in a new batch of ATR 42/72s.
Airlines & Lessors

By Victoria Moores
ATR aims to progressively ramp up deliveries to 80 per year by the second half of the decade, following a weaker-than-expected performance in 2022.
On Location

By Guy Norris
Universal Hydrogen is accelerating flight tests of its De Havilland Canada Dash 8-300 hydrogen electric demonstrator.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Thierry Dubois
ATR claims its 70-seat-class ATR 72-600 cuts carbon dioxide emissions by 45%, compared with equivalent regional jets.
Interiors & Connectivity

By Graham Warwick
Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week. Primary Category: AEROSPACE
Aerospace

By Chen Chuanren
The Malaysian military has signed contracts for the procurement of aircraft including UAS, MPA, radar and helicopters.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Victoria Moores
Madagascar Airlines has also been given national carrier status, a key milestone in the turnaround plan for former flag carrier Air Madagascar.
Airlines & Lessors

By Thierry Dubois
The company’s unorthodox methods can be seen in its preparations for ATR 72 flight tests.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Thierry Dubois
Universal Hydrogen is making progress in the development of its hydrogen conversion kit for the ATR 72-600 regional turboprop.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Thierry Dubois
Without production challenges, around 30 aircraft might have been delivered last year—still a low number compared with the previous decade.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

By Graham Warwick
Startups such as ZeroAvia and Universal Hydrogen are adapting and advancing fuel cell technology for aviation propulsion.
Emerging Technologies

By Thierry Dubois
In an interview, ATR CEO Nathalie Tarnaud Laude says she is planning on progressively increasing the OEM’s annual output to 80 aircraft.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Chen Chuanren
Mandarin Airlines has announced its plans to purchase three ATR72 turboprop aircraft for its domestic operations.
Airlines & Lessors

By Guy Norris
Crazy to credible—the world’s largest hydrogen fuel cell-powered aircraft begins test campaign, targeting service debut in 2025.
Emerging Technologies

By Graham Warwick
Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.
Aerospace

By Alan Dron
The market for converted freighters remains strong.
Airlines & Lessors

By Chen Chuanren
Flight NYT691 from Kathmandu crashed as it approached the new Pokhara airport on the morning of Jan. 15, killing all 68 passengers and four crew onboard.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Alan Dron
ATR and Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) plan to collaborate to achieve 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) readiness in PW127 series engines.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Chen Chuanren, Alan Dron
Video circulating on the internet shows Flight YT691 flying at a low level before rolling sharply to the left.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Maxim Pyadushkin
The first aircraft is expected to arrive this week, the airline told Aviation Week.
Airlines & Lessors

By Adrian Schofield
India is set to gain another regional carrier, with a startup being established to operate ATR 72 turboprops on secondary domestic routes.
Airlines & Lessors