ATR on Demo Tour in the US and to unveil further developments
Toulouse, 26 September 2007
The European turboprop aircraft manufacturer ATR will show its new generation ATR 72-500 aircraft to the main North American airlines and leading US regional carriers during a two-week demonstration flight tour starting at the beginning of October.
This demo tour, entitled “Unveiling the Talent”, will provide the opportunity for many of the North American carriers to see first-hand the latest developments from ATR in communications, navigation tools and passenger comfort available on ATR regional turboprop aircraft. The ATR aircraft being featured is equipped with the new “Elegance” cabin, In-Flight Entertainment (IFE) system, and Light Emitting Diode (LED) interior lighting.
“The North American market represents a large potential for the latest generation ATRs given their superior economics on the regional routes, their environmental friendliness and the high level of comfort offered to the passengers”, declared Stéphane Mayer, ATR CEO.
John Moore, ATR Head of Sales, who will lead the tour, added: “This tour will emphasize the ‘-500 series’ ATRs as the optimal solution for replacement of smaller RJs that are uneconomic on shorter regional routes as well as the renewal of aging turboprop fleets”.
In addition to this demonstration tour, Stéphane Mayer will unveil the further developments of the ATR aircraft family at a
Press Conference
On Tuesday 2nd October 2007, 10 am
At EADS North America in Arlington, VA
The –500 series: New Generation aircraft
With its ATR 42-500 and ATR 72-500, ATR supplies state-of-the-art aircraft with the highest standards of comfort. The advanced six-blade propeller provides remarkably low noise levels. Low fuel burn and gaseous emissions contribute to make the ATR environment friendly. All ATR models are compliant with noise regulations and have a large margin with regard to Chapter IV (ICAO) noise regulations, effective 1st January 2006.
About ATR
Toulouse, Southern France-based regional aircraft manufacturer ATR is the world leader in the 50 to 74-seat turboprop market. ATR forecasts revenues of around US $ 1 Billion in 2007, representing two successive years of 30% increase in turnover. ATR is an equal partnership between Alenia Aeronautica (Finmeccanica group) and EADS.
Press Contact ATR
| Frédéric Lahache |
Tel.: 33 5 62 21 60 61 Fax: 33 5 62 21 68 00 www.atr.fr mailto: frederic.lahache@atr.fr |
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