ATR-42 variant

About the ATR-42

The ATR 42 is a regional airliner produced by Franco-Italian manufacturer ATR, with final assembly in Toulouse, France. On 4 November 1981, the aircraft was launched with ATR, as a joint venture between French Aérospatiale (now part of Airbus) and Aeritalia (now Leonardo S.p.A.). The ATR 42-300 performed its maiden flight on 16 August 1984 and type certification was granted during September 1985. Launch customer Air Littoral operated its first revenue-earning flight in December of that year. The high-wing airliner is powered by two turboprop engines, Pratt & Whitney Canada PW120s. The number "42" in its name is derived from the aircraft's original standard seating capacity of 42 passengers. Later variants are upgraded with new avionics, a glass cockpit, and newer engine versions. The ATR 42 is the basis for the stretched ATR 72, introduced in October 1989.

An ATR-42F of DHL Express

Current ATR-42 operators

As of September 2024, the are 234 ATR-42 aircraft in service with 64 airlines, with FedEx Feeder being the largest operator with 17 in service. As of 2024, the most recent orders for ATR-42 aircraft include 1 for Afrijet, 2 for Air Tahiti, and up to 75 for Nordic Air Capital.

A FedEx Feeder ATR-42F, FedEx Feeder is the largest operator as of September 2024

Pictures

Credits

Original aircraft made by Galactasia

ATR-72F variant made by FeiGe3