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Turboprop manufacturer ATR has announced that
its ATR 72-500 aircraft has received certification from Transport Canada,
enabling Canadian airlines to operate ATR 72-500s either in passenger or cargo
configuration.
“Obtaining this certification will allow us to
expand the operational scope of our family of aircraft”, said
Alessandro Amendola,
Senior Vice President Engineering at ATR. “Once again, ATRs have proven that
they are the perfect match for challenging markets, such as Canada, where their
ability to fly in extreme cold, icy weather conditions, take off and land on
unpaved and short runways, and their unrivalled performance are invaluable.”
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ATR 72-500 |
ATR is strongly committed to addressing the
various needs of all of its operators worldwide. As of today, about 40 ATR
aircraft are operated in Canada, providing passenger and freighter services to
remote and isolated communities. The ATR 72-500 will bring further opportunities
for passengers as well as cargo air services.
The Canadian operator First Air has already
been operating the 50-seater version of the same series - the ATR 42-500 - for
the past years, in the North of Canada. |
