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IATA ATRICAO AT46
Aerospatiale/Alenia ATR 42-600
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Modern turboprop regional airliner with updated avionics and efficiency.
First flight
2013
Category
Regional turboprop
Seating
48 passengers (typical)
Range
1,326 km
Engines
Two Pratt & Whitney Canada PW127M turboprops
Status
In production
The ATR 42-600 is the latest and most advanced variant of the ATR 42 family, jointly produced by Airbus (formerly Aérospatiale) and Leonardo (formerly Alenia). Introduced to modernize the original ATR 42 design, the -600 series features a fully updated glass cockpit derived from the ATR 72-600, new Pratt & Whitney Canada PW127M engines, and improved passenger comfort.
The aircraft is optimized for short-haul regional routes, particularly those serving smaller communities and thin markets where larger jets would be uneconomical. Its fuel efficiency, short-field performance, and lower operating costs make it a popular choice among regional carriers worldwide.
The ATR 42-600 competes primarily with the Bombardier Dash 8 Q300 and Q400 in the regional turboprop market. It remains in active production and continues to attract orders from operators seeking cost-effective regional connectivity.
Notable operators
Air France (through HOP!), IndiGo, Braathens Regional, SATA Air Açores, and various regional carriers operate the ATR 42-600.
Notable facts
- ›The -600 variant introduced a fully digital glass cockpit shared with the ATR 72-600.
- ›PW127M engines offer improved fuel efficiency and reduced emissions compared to earlier ATR 42 variants.
- ›The aircraft can operate from unpaved or short runways, making it suitable for remote destinations.
- ›ATR (Avions de Transport Régional) is a 50/50 joint venture between Airbus and Leonardo.
- ›An ATR 42-600S (Short Take-Off and Landing) variant was announced to further expand access to constrained airstrips.
This profile is provided for general information only. Specifications may be inaccurate or vary by variant/operator — verify with the manufacturer before relying on them.
Latest news
aeromorning.com· 6/6/2026
ATR delivers first ATR 42-600 to PNG Air
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Simple Flying· 2/10/2024
Tanzania's Precision Air Faces Legal Action Over $26 Million ATR 42 Debt
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AeroTime· 8/5/2025
FlyGabon adds first ATR 42-600 to fleet, becomes youngest ATR operator in Africa
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AirlineGeeks.com· 8/8/2025
Fly Gabon Receives First ATR 42-600
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Aviation24.be· 8/5/2025
FLYGABON receives first ATR 42-600, becomes Africa’s youngest fleet
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airport-technology.com· 5/31/2004
ATR 72 Twin Turboprop Passenger Aircraft, Europe
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aeromorning.com· 4/23/2019
ATR congratulates Silver Airways on first new ATR 42-600 flight in the US
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Aeroflap· 12/19/2021
After 40 years, ATR reaches delivery of 1600 turboprop aircraft
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ATR 42
Regional turboprop airliner family
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 and Aeritalia . The ATR 42-300 performed its maiden flight on 16 August…
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