ATR, the Franco-Italian manufacturer, has confirmed its participation in the Paris Air Show, taking place from June 19th to 25th. Throughout the event, they will present various developments that have been announced in recent months, including their new freight turboprops, refurbished interiors, and a new engine.
Highlighting its commitment to reducing carbon emissions, ATR’s CEO, Nathalie Tarnaud Laude, will host a press conference to share the company’s future plans concerning turboprops.
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ATR will have two ATR 72-600 aircraft present in Paris
In the static display, one of them will be the first ATR 72-600 equipped with Azul’s PW127XT engines, which emit 45% less CO2 than other regional aircraft of similar size. This plane, with the future registration PR-YXB, will also mark ATR’s debut in Brazil and America with the new Pratt & Whitney engine. Azul, ATR’s biggest customer in the Americas, currently operates 39 ATR 72-600s and previously operated another 51 turboprops after merging with TRIP Linhas Aereas.
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The PW127XT engine will be present in all future ATR 42 and 72 models. According to Pratt & Whitney, this new engine allows for up to a 20% reduction in maintenance costs and a 3% reduction in fuel consumption compared to its predecessor, the PW127M.
In November 2022, ATR delivered the first ATR 72-600 aircraft with the new engine to Air Corsica. Additionally, ATR aims to obtain the necessary certification for ATR 42 and 72 models to commercially operate using 100% SAF (Sustainable Aviation Fuel) within two years.
In the air show, the FedEx Express ATR 72-600F will be displayed, specifically designed for cargo operations with a payload capacity of up to 9 tons. This aircraft has a large cargo door and a wide cross-section, optimizing cargo operations. It can transport up to seven LD3 type containers or five 88″ x 108″ pallets.
FedEx Express was the first customer to order the ATR 72-600 freighter, having ordered a total of 30 aircraft in November 2017, with an option to acquire another 20. Currently, the company operates thirteen aircraft and plans to replace their ATR 72-200F, which are over 30 years old.
More ATR updates in Paris
During the event, media representatives will also have the opportunity to learn more about ATR’s next-generation EVO concept, which incorporates soft hybrid technology to further reduce emissions. In addition, they can experience the feeling of flying an ATR aircraft through the Microsoft Flight Simulator, which will be available in the static area.
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Recently, ATR introduced a series of new cabin configurations under the name «ATR HighLine», aimed at the premium segment and tailored to the specific needs of Part 135 regulated airlines. These configurations aim to offer a premium flight experience, adapting to different operations and markets, including regional jets, boutique flights, charter flights, government services, and executive flights.
