Aerospatiale / Alenia ATR-72

1988

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Aerospatiale / Alenia ATR-72

The ATR 42 and ATR 72 are a family of twin-turboprop short-haul regional airliners built in France by ATR (Avions de Transport Regional). The ATR 42 seats up to 60 passengers, while the ATR 72 seats 74 passengers. Both aircraft are operated by a 2 person crew.

The ATR 42 is the initial version and was announced in 1981, having its first flight August 16, 1984. The ATR 72 is the basic ATR 42 stretched by 4.5 m (14 ft 9 in) and with modified wings. The ATR 72 was announced at the 1985 Paris Air Show and made its maiden flight on October 27, 1988. Exactly one year after that, on October 27 1989, commuter airline Kar Air of Finland became the first company to put the plane into service.

Aerospatiale / Alenia ATR-72

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pueros skaggen, e-mail, 07.01.2008 17:51

It might be fun to pilot but lousy as a passenger...It's VERY noisy and the seats are VERY uncomfortable. Best to book alternative arrangements with better aircraft...Lord knows we pay enough for tickets these days.

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joe, e-mail, 21.11.2007 16:40

how much carry on can you take aboard

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Amy, e-mail, 10.11.2007 05:52

What is the safety record of this type of aircraft specificly out of Finland..from Finncomm airlines?
Amy

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Amy, e-mail, 20.10.2007 22:12

What is the safety record of this aircraft- Vietnam airways

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Sharon, e-mail, 09.10.2007 18:07

Does it have a safety record?

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M. Jay, e-mail, 28.08.2007 17:57

Do passengers enter and exit the back exit of the ATR72?

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