ATR says refurbished 50-seat jets cannot match turboprops in US market
European manufacturer argues scope clauses, pilot shortages and weak economics make upgrades futile, pushing for turboprop revival
regional aviation
Rise Air receives first ATR 72-600, becomes Canadian launch customer
Aircraft is first of three under 2024 agreement; ATR 72-600 certified by Transport Canada in November
EVIO launches 810 hybrid-electric aircraft with 450 pre-orders
Canadian-US startup targets regional market with 50–100 seat model and eyes military variants