News archive: ATR 42/72 | Airframer

The deal positions EPI as a key player in the manufacturing of metallic components for ATR72 and ATR42 aircraft, meeting Airbus Atlantic’s rigorous requirements, standards and targets.

13 November

ReleaseATR reinstates core business focus

29 October

ReleaseZeroAvia and PowerCell to collaborate on next gen fuel cell development

12 September

ReleaseZeroAvia completes $150m Series C financing

26 September

ReleaseUniversal Hydrogen celebrates 250th order for its hydrogen regional aircraft products

14 September

ReleaseUniversal Hydrogen receives G-1 from the FAA, marking key step in establishing the certification standards for hydrogen-powered flight

6 June

ReleaseATR targets high-end markets with new cabin collection

9 February

Upon successful completion of its upcoming first flight, Universal Hydrogen’s 40+ passenger Dash 8-300 will be the largest hydrogen fuel cell-powered aircraft to ever fly.

Hydrogen airliner taxis out, cleared for takeoff

The Dash 8-300 will be the largest hydrogen fuel cell-powered aircraft to fly, and second as a hydrogen-powered aircraft only to the Tupolev Tu-155 tested in 1988 with one jet engine converted to burn hydrogen.

9 February

ReleasePratt & Whitney Canada and ATR combine efforts to achieve 100% sustainable aviation fuel readiness for PW127-powered ATR aircraft

1 November

ReleaseTriumph receives first full production Auto Feather Unit order

1 September

The Pratt & Whitney PW127XT-M regional turboprop engine.

Future ATR engine gains type certification

The PW127XT-M engine is reckoned to offer 40% extended time on wing, 20% lower maintenance costs and a three per cent improvement in fuel efficiency. It will also fly on 100% SAF.

13 July

Universal Hydrogen's newly-liveried ATR 72 test aircraft used for developing the hydrogen retrofit kit and hydrogen module operational handling experiments.

Hydrogen retrofit pioneers set up shop in Toulouse

Universal Hydrogen's HQ, Hangar B16, was originally built in the 1940s and was first used as a civil hangar for aircraft maintenance before being occupied by Airbus during the development of the Guppy and the Caravelle.

18 May

ReleaseATR paves way for next generation of its best-selling aircraft

11 May

ReleaseATR 42-600S STOL takes flight in its partial configuration

17 November

The PW127XT-M engine is purpose-built for ATR 42/72 aircraft.

ATR42/72 gains enhanced engine with less maintenance

The PW127XT-M engine builds on the existing PW127M, with a three per cent improvement in fuel efficiency. It is certified for up to a 50% sustainable aviation fuel blend.

12 May

ReleaseATR 42-600S moves from design to industrialisation

22 September

The ATR 72-600F takes off from Saint Martin for its first flight.

ATR makes first flight with factory-built freighter

The ATR72-600F is breaking new ground as a regional aircraft factory-built specifically as a freighter. A large cargo door, the latest avionics and standard container capacity should ensure commercial success.

9 October

ReleaseA brand new addition to the ATR aircraft family - the ATR 42-600S

7 June

ReleaseLeonardo delivers 1,500th fuselage to ATR

24 October

ReleaseATR offers new Vibration Monitoring System

11 July

ReleaseATR obtains EASA certification for the new Standard 3 avionics for the ATR -600 series

20 June

ReleaseATR selects Liebherr-Aerospace for new generation air management system

19 June

ReleaseRecord 8 maiden flights land with Meggitt wheels and brakes

3 February

ReleaseFirst ATR biofuel flight

24 October

ReleaseElbit Systems and ATR sign an agreement for the integration of ClearVision EFVS with the new SKYLENS wearable display onboard ATR -600s aircraft

23 February

ReleaseStrata to subcontract vertical fin and ATR rudder work to GSE Industria Aeronautica

14 July

ReleaseATR selects ACSS's ADS-B Out transponder for ATR 42/72-600

29 April

ReleaseATR -600 aircraft, certified by the FAA

19 June

ReleaseThe ATR 42-600, certified by EASA

27 January

The Airframer Bulletin

ReleaseATR reports strong 2025 demand, prepares 2026 ramp-up

ReleaseSOLiTHOR and MODABAT consortium secure EU Clean Aviation grant to advance solid-state battery systems for hybrid electric aircraft

ReleaseATR sees demand for 300 aircraft in the U.S.

ReleaseClean Aviation selects ATR to lead the future of low-emission regional flight

ReleaseClean Aviation grant propels Ascendance with the L.I.M.E consortium to the forefront of Europe’s race for sustainable aviation

ReleaseZeroAvia granted raft of new patents key to the development of large hydrogen aviation engines

ReleaseATR and RTX's Pratt & Whitney Canada collaborate on propulsion technology to advance next-generation regional turboprops

ReleaseZeroAvia invited to join second round of UK CAA’s Hydrogen Sandbox Challenge

ReleaseZeroAvia receives FAA G-1 for 600kW electric propulsion system

Airbus Atlantic commits to EPI for metallic ATR components

ReleaseATR reinstates core business focus

ReleaseZeroAvia and PowerCell to collaborate on next gen fuel cell development

ReleaseZeroAvia completes $150m Series C financing

ReleaseUniversal Hydrogen celebrates 250th order for its hydrogen regional aircraft products

ReleaseUniversal Hydrogen receives G-1 from the FAA, marking key step in establishing the certification standards for hydrogen-powered flight

ReleaseATR targets high-end markets with new cabin collection

Hydrogen airliner taxis out, cleared for takeoff

ReleasePratt & Whitney Canada and ATR combine efforts to achieve 100% sustainable aviation fuel readiness for PW127-powered ATR aircraft

ReleaseTriumph receives first full production Auto Feather Unit order

Future ATR engine gains type certification

Hydrogen retrofit pioneers set up shop in Toulouse

ReleaseATR paves way for next generation of its best-selling aircraft

ReleaseATR 42-600S STOL takes flight in its partial configuration

ATR42/72 gains enhanced engine with less maintenance

ReleaseATR 42-600S moves from design to industrialisation

ATR makes first flight with factory-built freighter

ReleaseA brand new addition to the ATR aircraft family - the ATR 42-600S

ReleaseLeonardo delivers 1,500th fuselage to ATR

ReleaseATR offers new Vibration Monitoring System

ReleaseATR obtains EASA certification for the new Standard 3 avionics for the ATR -600 series

ReleaseATR selects Liebherr-Aerospace for new generation air management system

ReleaseRecord 8 maiden flights land with Meggitt wheels and brakes

ReleaseFirst ATR biofuel flight

ReleaseMeggitt secures contract from ATR for next-generation monitoring

ReleaseATR expands its seat offer with Expliseat

ReleaseATR performs Clean Sky's 'All Electrical Aircraft' flight test campaign

ReleaseATR receives EASA certification for high-density cabin layout

ReleaseATR passenger-cargo "combi" model receives EASA certification

ReleaseElbit Systems and ATR sign an agreement for the integration of ClearVision EFVS with the new SKYLENS wearable display onboard ATR -600s aircraft

ReleaseStrata to subcontract vertical fin and ATR rudder work to GSE Industria Aeronautica

ReleaseATR selects ACSS's ADS-B Out transponder for ATR 42/72-600

ReleaseATR -600 aircraft, certified by the FAA

ReleaseThe ATR 42-600, certified by EASA

ReleaseAlenia Aermacchi: the 1000th ATR fuselage completed in Pomigliano d'Arco

ReleaseNew Thales avionics on board the ATR 72-600

ReleaseThe ATR 72-600 receives EASA certification

ReleaseATR and Giugiaro Design unveil partnership for the ATR '-600 series' cabin development

ReleaseATR presents the first ATR '-600 series' aircraft

ReleaseATR to present first ATR '-600 series' aircraft on October 1st

ReleaseEsterline CMC Electronics' PilotView&reg; EFB receives EASA certification

ReleaseEsterline CMC Electronics' PilotView® EFB receives EASA certification