Wed, Aug 28, 2013
Planemaker Is Eager To Further Contribute To Country's Local And Regional Development
ATR obtained the company's receipt of fleet-wide approval for new generation ATR aircraft to operate from three more unpaved runways in the remote parts of Russia. Russian Interstate Aviation Committee (IAC) delivered the approval in late June this year. This certification brings to 4 a total number of runways already approved for use and operations: Mys Kamenny, Lensk, Bodaibo and Igrim, the latest being certified last year.
The certification allows ATR aircraft to operate from gravel, dirt and grass strips. This significant upgrade to ATR's outstanding performance package was accomplished runway per runway, each of which had undergone extensive and thorough operational expertise and testing performed by ATR engineering team. More unpaved air strips are being assessed to gain approval for ATR operations.
With this additional performance advantage, ATR aircraft are the only in-production foreign turboprops above 50 seats having received the certification for unpaved runway operations from IAC. "The ability to land and depart from unpaved runways adds increased operating flexibility to an already outstanding and robust ATR aircraft requiring minimal airframe modifications," said Carmine Orsi, ATR Senior Vice President Technical.
ATR officials say the expanded performance and the ability to operate from unpaved surfaces "proves its commitment and enthusiasm to further invest in Russia's high potential market."
(Image provided by ATR)
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