ATR

<p>For four decades one aircraft family has quietly shaped the way the world travels. The ATR 42 and ATR 72 are not flashy long-haul jets or luxury flagships but they are indispensable. From the Caribbean to the South Pacific from the islands of Indonesia to the frozen runways of Canada ATR turboprops have carried millions of passengers where no other aircraft could.</p><p></p><p>This is the definitive history of ATR - a European success story born in Toulouse yet made global through its unmatched ability to connect communities. It traces the company's origins technological breakthroughs and worldwide adoption showing how ATR became the backbone of regional aviation. Along the way it highlights stories of lifeline routes airlines built around the ATR and the aircraft's resilience through economic downturns competition and even a pandemic.</p><p></p><p>Rich in narrative detail and global in scope ATR: Turboprop Titan reveals how practicality reliability and adaptability turned a humble regional aircraft into a global icon.</p>