As the 72-500 variant becomes less available, Mooney thinks the first ATR 72-600 to undergo conversion was imminent. “It is strategic for ACIA and IPR as a group to be the first movers,” he says.

Irish regional aircraft lessor ACIA Aero Leasing is to begin the first ATR 72-600 Large Cargo Door conversion and US maintenance firm Empire Aerospace will begin work on the first aircraft next month.

EASA issues two proposed airworthiness directives today--both involving door problems during manufacture. A330, ATR 42 and 72 Door Problems | Aviation Week Network ...

YELLOWKNIFE, NT--(Marketwired - December 12, 2016) - Summit Air is pleased to announce the arrival of their large cargo door ATR 72, the newest member of the Summit Air fleet. Summit's new aircraft is ...