Aircraft Manufacturer ATR Highlights Turboprop Solution in Washington in 2025

USA— ATR, the world’s leading manufacturer of regional turboprop aircraft, has made a high-profile strategic push into the United States market with a series of targeted engagements in Washington D.C. The initiative signals ATR’s intent to become a key solution provider amid a growing need for more efficient, community-focused regional connectivity in the U.S.

• ATR’s U.S. expansion campaign included:A reception at the Italian EmbassyThe launch of the first Regional Air Connectivity Summit (RACS)A significant presence at the Regional Airline Association (RAA) Leaders Conference
• A reception at the Italian Embassy
• The launch of the first Regional Air Connectivity Summit (RACS)
• A significant presence at the Regional Airline Association (RAA) Leaders Conference
• The U.S. regional aviation market is undergoing major shifts:300 ageing regional jets are expected to retire within a decade800 routes have been discontinued over the past 25 years1 in 10 regional airports is at risk of losing commercial air service12 million additional passengers could be served with improved regional connectivity
• 300 ageing regional jets are expected to retire within a decade
• 800 routes have been discontinued over the past 25 years
• 1 in 10 regional airports is at risk of losing commercial air service
• 12 million additional passengers could be served with improved regional connectivity
• ATR has partnered with Georgia Tech and Seabury Airline Strategy Group to conduct detailed market analysis and define a U.S.-specific turboprop solution.
• ATR’s offering includes:30% lower fuel and operating costs compared to ageing regional jetsTriple-class cabin layout, airbridge boarding, and high-speed Wi-FiAn estimated $2 million in additional profitability per aircraft annuall
• 30% lower fuel and operating costs compared to ageing regional jets
• Triple-class cabin layout, airbridge boarding, and high-speed Wi-Fi
• An estimated $2 million in additional profitability per aircraft annuall

About ATR
ATR (Aerei da Trasporto Regionale or Avions de transport régional), headquartered in Toulouse, France, is a world-leading manufacturer of regional turboprop aircraft. A joint partnership between Airbus and Leonardo, ATR specializes in low-emission, cost-effective aircraft optimized for short-haul regional routes. Its aircraft are used by over 200 airlines in more than 100 countries.

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