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ATR aircraft receives certification to use new PW127XT-M engine
ATR 72-600
Image: ATR
Rafael Ramos
10/13/2022
The new engine that is expected to power ATR's regional turboprop aircraft, the ATR 72 and ATR 42, unveiled at the Dubai Airshow in November 2021, requires less maintenance and 20% lower costs compared to the PW127-M, in addition to a consumption of 3% less fuel.
The propellant has been certified by EASA (European Aviation Safety Agency). The launch customer will be Air Corsica later this year. See more about this engine in the external link below.
ATR 72-600
Image: ATR
“Receiving EASA type certification is an important step towards bringing this new engine into service on our ATR aircraft,” says Stephane Viala, senior vice president of engineering at ATR.
“ATR and P
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Rafael Ramos
Aviation enthusiast from an early age, he had his first contacts with the area developing that good old habit of spending dozens of hours in front of the screens of Micrsoft Flight Simulator and other simulators. With a solid background in various technological areas, including engineering and chemistry, Rafael has rejoined aviation as editor and author of articles and materials on our portal, providing invaluable help to the dynamics and expansion of the website and the aeronautical community, bringing us the news and updates so indispensable for us to remain current in our area of operation.
   
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