Atr: Turboprop Titan - The Global Story of Regional Aviation's Quiet Powerhouse

By Aaron Aaberg

For four decades, one aircraft family has quietly shaped the way the world travels. The ATR 42 and ATR 72 are not flashy long-haul jets or luxury flagships, but they are indispensable. From the Caribbean to the South Pacific, from the islands of Indonesia to the frozen runways of Canada, ATR turboprops have carried millions of passengers where no other aircraft could.

This is the definitive history of ATR - a European success story born in Toulouse, yet made global through its unmatched ability to connect communities. It traces the company's origins, technological breakthroughs, and worldwide adoption, showing how ATR became the backbone of regional aviation. Along the way, it highlights stories of lifeline routes, airlines built around the ATR, and the aircraft's resilience through economic downturns, competition, and even a pandemic.

Rich in narrative detail and global in scope, ATR: Turboprop Titan reveals how practicality, reliability, and adaptability turned a humble regional aircraft into a global icon.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1923570749
• ISBN13: 9781923570740
• Release Date: August 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 0.76 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"