Source: ATR ATR took a decisive step forward in the United States, with a week of high-level engagements in Washington D.C. that highlighted its commitment to regional aviation and readiness to support the country’s evolving connectivity needs.  The company’s presence spanned three major events, with key airlines, prospects, lessors, regulators, industry leaders, institutional partners, and media representatives in attendance: a reception at the Italian Embassy, our very first Regional Air Connectivity Summit (RACS), and an impactful presence at the Regional Airline Association (RAA) Leaders Conference.   These moments reflected a clear strategic direction for ATR in this priority market. The U.S. regional network is facing a pivotal shift:  300 hundred ageing jets will retire in the next decade Potential for 12 [...]

Source: ATR ATR will be the first to fly a hybrid-electric regional aircraft by 2030, marking a major milestone in sustainable aviation  ATR, the world’s leading manufacturer of regional aircraft, is proud to announce its selection by the European Union’s Clean Aviation Joint Undertaking (Clean Aviation) to lead two groundbreaking initiatives set to redefine the future of low-emission regional aviation.  As part of Clean Aviation’s Ultra-Efficient Regional Aircraft (UERA) thrust, ATR will spearhead two ambitious development projects aimed at demonstrating the integration of hybrid-electric propulsion, advanced propeller systems and electrified aircraft systems on a regional aircraft.   By 2030, ATR will achieve a world first: flying a hybrid-electric regional aircraft using an ATR 72-600 test bed. This breakthrough will be made [...]

Source: Embraer Landmark aircraft is a Praetor 500, the furthest and fastest-flying midsize jet in the world Delivery highlights Embraer’s growth, innovation and leadership in business aviation Embraer has announced it has surpassed 2,000 business jet deliveries, marking a defining moment in the company’s history. The milestone aircraft is a Praetor 500, delivered to an undisclosed corporate flight department during a ceremony at Embraer’s Executive Jets state-of-the-art Global Customer Center in Melbourne, Florida. The Praetor 500 is the most disruptive and technologically advanced business jet in its class, delivering industry-leading range, speed and performance. It is the fastest and furthest-flying midsize jet, capable of true nonstop North America corner-to-corner flights, such as Miami to Seattle or Los Angeles to New [...]