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52-486: NORRA or Norra may refer to: Nordic Regional Airlines , a Finnish airline operating on behalf of, and formerly majority-owned by, Finnair National Off-Road Racing Association , a desert off-road racing association Norra, Estonia , village in Estonia Topics referred to by the same term [REDACTED] This disambiguation page lists articles associated with

104-469: A tactical situation presented on up to four workstations . The main sensors are A tactical display is added to the glass cockpit and can be integrated with INS / GPS positioning systems and IFF transponder . Three U/ VHF radios , one HF radio and a wideband SATCOM are used for communications. Other sensors, systems and communications equipment can be integrated, like an electronic support measure (ESM) system. A defensive aids sub-system (DASS)

156-400: A backlog of 231 orders. By then, with more than 60 -500s and 40 -600s in storage, new aircraft leases fell to $ 130,000 per month from $ 170,000. The -600 list price of $ 26.8M is typically discounted by 25% for a $ 20.1M value, a 2012 aircraft is valued $ 13.3M and leased $ 115,000, falling to $ 10.2M and $ 100,000 in 2021, a D check costs $ 0.5M and the engine overhaul costs $ 0.3-1.0M. The ATR 72

208-470: A civil aircraft, some ATR 72s have been adapted to perform in various military functions, such as utility aircraft and maritime patrol aircraft (MPA). The Turkish Navy , which initially decided to purchase ten ATR 72-500 MPA, later changed its order to eight aircraft: Two ATR 72-600 TMUA (Turkish Maritime Utility Aircraft) versions, and six ATR 72-600 TMPA (Turkish Maritime Patrol Aircraft for MP/ ASW / ASuW duties) versions. The armed ATR 72 TMPA variant

260-417: A deal with flag carrier Iran Air for a batch of 20 ATR 72-600s, along with options for 20 more aircraft and post-purchase services, such as engine maintenance. Made possible by a negotiated relaxation of international sanctions against Iran, during June 2017, a €1 billion Iranian contract was finalized for the firm 20 airliners and 20 options; the delivery of the first four aircraft occurred within weeks of

312-475: A fleet of 30 ATR 72s during June 2013, along with options for up to 55 further airliners. Placing their first order during 2011, by December 2012, Singaporean leasor Avation had a combined total of 20 ATR 72s on order; by February 2016, the number on order for Avation had risen to 35 aircraft. During May 1997, ATR achieved their first breakthrough sale in China, placed by operator China Xinjiang Airlines and

364-480: A high degree of commonality with the smaller ATR 42 , which remains in production as of 2024. ATR ( French : Avions de transport régional or Italian : Aerei da Trasporto Regionale ) is a joint venture formed by French aerospace company Aérospatiale (now part of Airbus ) and Italian aviation conglomerate Aeritalia (now Leonardo S.p.A. ). During the 1980s, French aerospace company Aérospatiale and Italian aviation conglomerate Aeritalia merged their work on

416-518: A joint venture between Flybe and Finnair, following their acquisition of Finncomm Airlines . Flybe sold its 60% to Finnair as a temporary solution at a price of one euro (€1) in March 2015, which was sold three years later to Danish Air Transport . The airline has operated under Finnair's flight code since 1 May 2015. The company's head office and operations centre is located in Vantaa , Finland , while

468-475: A larger 100-seat aircraft. During the mid-2010s, reports emerged that the development of a further stretched 90-seat ATR model was under consideration as well; allegedly, shareholder Airbus was relatively unenthusiastic on proceeding with such a development, while Airbus CEO Fabrice Brégier favoured a focus on resolving manufacturing issues. However, in January 2018, ATR's parent company Leonardo announced that

520-517: A majority stake in Flybe Nordic, holding a 60% stake in the airline, with Finnair holding the remaining 40%; Flybe has three seats on the airline's board of directors with Finnair having the other two. Flybe planned to invest a total of €23.6 million into the new airline, including expenses such as loan repayments in addition to the purchase price of FCA. At the time of the announcement of Flybe Nordic's creation, Flybe planned to begin operating

572-534: A new generation of regional aircraft. The new jointly owned company, ATR, was established to develop, manufacture, and market their first airliner, later designated the ATR 42 . On 16 August 1984, the first model of the series, designated as the ATR 42-300, performed the type's maiden flight . During the mid-1980s, the ATR 72 was developed as a stretched variant of the ATR 42. On 27 October 1989, Finnish airline Finnair became

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624-609: A new office in Beijing and hired several former Airbus sales personnel with the aim of launching the type in the Chinese market. ATR believed that many of the already-flown routes did not suit larger 150-seat aircraft; however, of the roughly 2,600 commercial aircraft flying in China at that time, only 68 had a capacity of less than 90 seats and of these, fewer than 20 were powered by turboprop engines. In response to airlines often wanting to replace their early production ATR models with

676-459: A single year. By the end of 2014, ATR had received 1,000 orders for the type and delivered 754, leaving a backlog of 246 aircraft. Various organisational changes were implemented within the ATR company. On 10 July 1998, ATR launched its new Asset Management Department. In June 2001, EADS and Alenia Aeronautica , ATR's parent companies, decided to reinforce their partnership, regrouping all industrial activities related to regional airliners into

728-499: A tail stand is set into place as standard procedure to guard against the aircraft nose lifting off the ground. 2011 was a record-breaking year for sales at ATR. According to ATR's CEO Filippo Bagnato, sales had continued to grow during the Great Recession despite the downturn experienced by most aviation companies as "fuel consumption that can be half that of the alternatives and [with] lower maintenance costs". Bagnato noted

780-467: Is a twin-engine turboprop , short-haul regional airliner developed and produced in France and Italy by aircraft manufacturer ATR . The number "72" in its name is derived from the aircraft's typical standard seating capacity of 72 passengers. The ATR 72 has also been used as a corporate transport , cargo aircraft , and maritime patrol aircraft . To date, all of the ATR series have been completed at

832-498: Is installed within the C4 cargo section. Most operators of the ATR 72 equip their aircraft with a propeller brake that stops the propeller on the No. 2 (right) engine while allowing the turbine to continue running, to provide both airflow and electrical power to the aircraft while on the ground. (This arrangement is referred to as "Hotel Mode".) In the majority of configurations, passengers board

884-409: Is optionally available for operation in hostile areas. See List of ATR 72 operators . Primary ATR 72 airline operators (with 15 aircraft or more) were: The ATR 72 has been involved in 66 aviation accidents and incidents , including 40 hull losses , resulting in 532 fatalities. As of August 2024, there have been 13 accidents with at least one fatality reported. The first fatal accident involving

936-615: The Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC). By 2013, while the Asia Pacific region had comprised the majority of ATR's sales when geographically ranked; however, orders from Chinese airlines remained elusive; Bagnato ascribed this anomaly to local market conditions dictating the typical use of larger aircraft, as well as a Chinese government policy of imposing high tariffs on the import of foreign-built fixed-wing aircraft. During late 2014, ATR set up

988-693: The -210 using six-bladed propellers on otherwise identical PW127F engines. Other improvements include higher maximum weights and superior performance, as well as greater automation of power management to ease pilot workload. The ATR 72-600 HighLine is the same as the ATR 72-600 however it featured an executive cabin layout. The ATR 72MP is an ATR 72-600 derivative developed by Leonardo for search and rescue , maritime patrol , command and control , communication, computers, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance ( C4ISR ). Leonardo Electronics designed its Airborne Tactical Observation and Surveillance (ATOS) backbone to manage its sensors, combine their output in

1040-508: The 100-seat program has been formally brought to a close. The ATR 72 is a turboprop -powered regional airliner , capable of accommodating a maximum of 78 passengers. It is powered by a pair of Pratt & Whitney Canada PW100 turboprop engines, which drive an arrangement of four or six-bladed propellers supplied by Hamilton Standard . Earlier models of the ATR 72 are equipped with the older PW124B engine, rated at 1,800 kilowatts (2,400  shp ), while later-built aircraft are powered by

1092-400: The 210 series (-210): the -211 (and with an enlarged cargo door, called the -212) is a -200 with PW127 engines producing 2,750 shp (2,050 kW) each for improved performance in hot and high-altitude conditions. The sub-types differ in the type of doors and emergency exits Certified in January 1997 and fitted with either PW127F or PW127M engines, the -212A is an upgraded version of

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1144-420: The ATR 42 was the only 50-seat regional aircraft still being manufactured. In 2000, the combined global ATR fleet reached its 10,000,000th flight, during which a distance of around 4 billion km (2.5 billion statute miles) and around 450 million passengers had flown on board ATR-built aircraft. The 2007 production set a new record for the programme's sales; a total of 113 new ATR aircraft had been ordered during

1196-486: The ATR 72 using the rear door, a relatively unusual configuration for a passenger aircraft, while the front door is typically used for the loading and unloading of cargo; early customer Finnair intentionally ordered its ATR 72s with a front passenger door so that it could utilize the jet bridges at Helsinki Airport , while operator Air New Zealand 's standard rear door aircraft can use jet bridges at airports with this equipment. While passengers are boarding or disembarking,

1248-480: The ATR consortium. On 3 October 2003, ATR became one of the first aircraft manufacturers to be certified under ISO 9001-2000 and EN/AS/JISQ 9100 , the worldwide quality standard for the aeronautics industry. During July 2004, ATR and Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer announced a co-operation agreement on the AEROChain Portal to deliver improved customer service. During April 2009, ATR announced

1300-532: The French Directorate General for Civil Aviation . The following month, on 27 October 1989, Finnish airline Finnair became the first to introduce the aircraft into service. Since the ATR 72 is assembled on the same production line as the smaller ATR 42, along with sharing the majority of subsystems, components, and manufacturing techniques, the two types support each other to remain in production. This factor may have been crucial as, by 2015,

1352-548: The GdF's existing force of four ATR-42s in the border surveillance, maritime patrol and search and rescue roles. On 8 November 2017, FedEx Express launched the -600 cargo variant with 30 firm orders plus 20 options, in a freighter configuration from the factory. As of September 2018, 187 early variants had been produced with 172 operated by 55 carriers , 365 -500s were delivered with more than 350 in service at 75 operators, 444 -600s were produced and are operated by 74 carriers with

1404-452: The PW127 engine and its supplier, Castelbajac noted the design's age and the need to remain competitive with the latest regional jets . To be a worthwhile exercise, any re-engine exercise would require a 15 per cent improvement in fuel-burn and 20-25 per cent reduction of direct maintenance costs. Additionally, Castelbajac sees the potential re-engine as a "bridge" to the eventual development of

1456-668: The Turkish Navy. The Italian Air Force selected the ATR 72-600 MP, designated as the P-72A , to serve as a multirole maritime patrol , electronic surveillance and C4 platform. The original Italian requirement for a Breguet Atlantic replacement had also called for ASW and anti-surface warfare (ASuW) capabilities, however, during 2014, the contract was renegotiated to a configuration that excluded these capabilities. An anticipated variant for ASW and ASuW operations may later be pursued; accordingly, provisions were made to allow for

1508-658: The ULD model can accommodate standard ULD-packaged cargo, such as LD3 containers or 2.2 by 2.7 metres (88 by 108 in) pallets , which were loaded via a large cargo door located on the port forward side. Undertaken by a range of companies, such as Alenia subsidiary Aeronavali , Texas-based M7 Aerospace ; French firms Indraéro Siren and Aeroconseil , Canadian Infinion Certification Engineering , and Spanish company Arrodisa , by October 2012, in excess of one-fifth of all first-generation ATR 42 and ATR 72 aircraft had already been converted to freighters. During February 2016, ATR signed

1560-492: The aircraft's overall efficiency as a contribution to the Clean Sky initiative. ATR's senior vice-president for engineering Alessandro Amendola indicated that the elimination of all uses of bleed air was a key aim in the designing of an all-electric architecture as well as improving engine efficiency; the minimising of peak electrical loads was also a stated priority. During March 2016, a second round of flight trials dedicated

1612-536: The company's final assembly line in Toulouse , France; ATR benefits from sharing resources and technology with Airbus SE, which has continued to hold a 50% interest in the company. Successive models of the ATR 72 have been developed. Typical updates have included new avionics, such as a glass cockpit , and the adoption of newer engine versions to deliver enhanced performance, such as increased efficiency and reliability and reductions in operating costs. The aircraft shares

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1664-575: The deal being completed. US sanctions against Iran were reimposed in August 2018, by which time 13 of the order of 20 aircraft had been delivered. In April 2019 the US Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) issued a two-year licence to ATR to allow it to supply spare parts and other essentials to keep the fleet of 13 ATR 72-600s in operation. However, the remaining 7 ATR 72-600s from the 2016 order remain sanctioned and in storage. While primarily used as

1716-644: The dominant manufacturer in this market segment. That same year, during which firm orders for 10 ATR 42-600s and 79 ATR 72-600s were recorded, leasing companies were responsible for 70 per cent of these; according to ATR's CEO Filippo Bagnato: "Years ago, we were not even considered by the lessors; now they see ATRs as a good investment". Several major leasing companies operate their own ATR fleets, such as Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE), who placed an order for 20 ATR 72s along with options for another 20 in February 2014, and Nordic Aviation Capital (NAC), who ordered

1768-640: The earlier -500 model, differences include adopting improved PW127M engines, a new glass cockpit , and various other minor improvements. Since 2008, ATR has been a participant in the European Clean Sky Joint Technology Initiative. On 8 July 2015, an ATR 72-600 'green' technology demonstrator performed its first flight; the demonstrator was used for testing new composite materials for insulation , air conditioning systems, electrical distribution systems, and energy dispersal modifications to evaluate their effect on

1820-443: The first airline to operate this type of revenue service. During the mid-1980s, ATR sought to introduce a larger airliner with increased capacity over its earlier products. This new regional airliner, designated as the ATR 72, was directly developed from the earlier ATR 42 and had much in common with it; the principal difference between the two airliners was an increase in the maximum seating capacity from 48 to 78 passengers. This

1872-804: The following aircraft (as of August 2019): In April 2013, it was announced that Flybe Finland Ground will be established to provide ground services to Flybe operations in Finland. This business will initially focus on Helsinki Airport where it will develop services to support Flybe's own operations. In the future, Flybe Finland Ground will also offer ground services to other airlines in Finland and overseas. The former Finnish Aircraft Maintenance has operated as Flybe Finland Maintenance since April 2013. It provides maintenance services for regional aircraft, in particular ATR 72 aircraft at Helsinki Airport . [REDACTED] Media related to Nordic Regional Airlines at Wikimedia Commons ATR 72 The ATR 72

1924-489: The footprint that it had in 2005. Speaking in October 2015, ATR CEO Patrick de Castelbajac stated that the firm was set to produce in excess of 90 aircraft that year, and that the new manufacturing facilities could support a production rate of up to 120 per year. At the time, the company had a backlog of orders for 300 aircraft, sufficient for three years of production. During 2017, a new in-house financing and leasing division

1976-633: The four P-72As on order to be adapted to the ASW configuration. In December 2016, the first pair of P-72A aircraft were delivered to the Italian Air Force. The last aircraft was delivered to the Italian Air Force in February 2021. A single ATR 72 MP was ordered by Italy's paramilitary Guardia di Finanza (GdF) in July 2019, followed by an order for a further three ATR 72s in October 2019. The aircraft, called P-72B by Guardia di Finanza, will supplement

2028-598: The latest generation ATR series, as well as to answer demand from cargo operators for the type, ATR has operated two separate dedicated freighter conversion programmes, known as the Bulk Freighter (tube version) and the ULD Freighter. Both conversions involve complete stripping of furnishings along with the addition of floor strengthening, new window plugs and 9 g restraining nets, six additional longitudinal tracks for added flexibility, and an E-Class cabin;

2080-494: The launch of its 'Door-2-Door' service as a new option in its comprehensive customer services range. In 2017, the 72-600 unit cost was US$ 26 million. As of October 2007, the current production version is the ATR 72-600 series. On 2 October 2007, ATR CEO Stéphane Mayer announced the launch of the -600 series aircraft; the ATR 42-600 and ATR 72-600 featured various improvements to increase efficiency, dispatch reliability, lower fuel burn, and operating costs. While broadly similar to

2132-522: The new airline on 1 August 2011, with the FCA name being phased out, though the start date was later pushed back to 30 October. A new route network was also planned to be announced in mid-August. In November 2014, Flybe announced that it would sell its 60% stake in the airline for €1 in an effort to reduce group costs. In February 2015, the Finnish Competition and Consumer Authority approved

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2184-403: The newer PW127 engine, rated at a maximum of 2,050 kW (2,750 shp) to achieve improved " hot and high " takeoff performance. It can land and takeoff in high airports with short runways like Andorra Airport . It employs carbonfibres for 30% of the wing by weight, for a 20% weight reduction. In a standard configuration, the aircraft does not have an auxiliary power unit ; when present it

2236-527: The office in Seinäjoki houses the company's financial division. The creation of the airline was announced on 1 July 2011, when Flybe and Finnair revealed plans to jointly purchase Finncomm Airlines (FCA) and rebrand the airline Flybe Nordic , with Flybe and Finnair each holding a stake in the new airline. Under the terms of the agreement, the purchase price of Finncomm was €25 million, of which Flybe would pay €12 million and Finnair €13 million. Flybe has

2288-595: The predecessor PW127M powerplant. Considerable emphasis has been placed upon the continuous development of ATR's aircraft models. Speaking at the Farnborough Airshow in July 2016, the CEO of ATR Patrick de Castelbajac stated that the company was currently examining the possibility of replacing the current Pratt & Whitney Canada PW127 engine with either a new offer from P&WC, or a GE38 derivative from GE Aviation . Although expressing satisfaction with

2340-419: The sale of its stake (60%) to StaffPoint Holding and G.W. Sohlberg. Flybe sold its share to Finnair as a temporary solution in March 2015. The airline has operated under Finnair's flight code since 1 May 2015. In May 2015, Flybe Nordic was rebranded as Nordic Regional Airlines. As of November 2014, the airline has codeshare agreements with the following airlines: Nordic Regional Airlines's fleet consists of

2392-510: The strength of Africa as a market for the type, as well at the firm's aircraft being capable of serving destinations that would otherwise be inaccessible to other aircraft due to the austere conditions of many airstrips and runways in the region, as well as the ability to operate autonomously without any reliance upon ground support equipment. For 2013, ATR claimed a 48 percent global market share for regional aircraft deliveries between 50 and 90 seats (comprising both turboprops and jets), making it

2444-433: The testing of all-electric systems architecture using the demonstrator was completed; analysis is set to continue. As a consequence of strong demand for the -600 series, ATR decided to invest in the establishment of a second, more modern final assembly line and acquisition of more hangar space at its Toulouse site, along with a new large completion and delivery area; overall, the manufacturing operation expanded to four times

2496-520: The title Norra . If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Norra&oldid=1162330710 " Category : Disambiguation pages Hidden categories: Short description is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Nordic Regional Airlines The airline began operations as Flybe Nordic on 20 October 2011 as

2548-573: Was a candidate to replace the German Navy 's P-3 , at least as a stopgap solution from 2025 to 2032. Germany ultimately selected the P-8A Poseidon in 2021. Two sub-types were marketed as the 100 series (-100). Two sub-types were marketed as the 200 series (-200). The -200 was the original production version, powered by Pratt & Whitney Canada PW124B engines rated at 2,400 shp (1,800 kW). Two sub-types were marketed as

2600-503: Was developed in cooperation with Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI), and incorporated additional sensors and mission systems to perform its intended combat role. During 2013, the two ATR 72-600 TMUA aircraft were delivered to the Turkish Navy. The first ATR 72-600 TMPA was delivered in December 2020 and the second one in March 2021 was already in service with Turkish Navy. As of May 2021, 3 ATR 72-600 TMUA aircraft are being operated by

2652-483: Was established by ATR in order to offer customers a greater degree of support and expand the company's range of services. In December 2015, the EASA approved a new high-density seating layout, raising the maximum capacity from 74 to 78 seats. During the 2021 Dubai Airshow in mid-November 2021, ATR debuted the new ATR 72-600 powered by new PW127XT powerplants with 20% lower maintenance cost and 3% lower fuel consumption than

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2704-436: Was principally achieved by stretching the fuselage by 4.5 m (15 ft), along with an increase of the wingspan , the use of more powerful engines, and increased fuel capacity by about 10%. On 15 January 1986, the launch of the stretched ATR 72 programme was announced. On 27 October 1988, the prototype performed its maiden flight. One year later, on 25 September 1989, the ATR 72 received airworthiness certification from

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