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China regulator validates ATR 42-600 type certificate
November 9th 2022
Turboprop manufacturer, ATR, said the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) has validated the type certificate of its 42-600 aircraft. Read More » The CAAC decision authorises 42-600 operations in China. ATR has received a firm order from an undisclosed customer for three 42-600 turboprops. “Receiving CAAC’s validation of the ATR 42-600 type certificate, along with a firm order, is a major achievement marking the re-introduction of ATR turboprops in China,” ATR CEO, Nathalie Tarnaud Laude, said. “The ATR 42-600 will undoubtedly prove to be a game-changer. It offers an eco-responsible alternative to jets while bringing comfort and convenience to passengers and essential air services for communities and businesses to thrive.”
