Trip becomes the largest operator of ATR in the World

With the arrival of the turbo-prop ATR 72-600, airline reaches the mark of 37 aircraft of this model and turns to be the largest fleet of ATRs in operation worldwide. TRIP Linhas Aereas, received in the last four days, its 37th ATR turbo-prop, an ATR 72-600, a new generation of French aircraft manufacturer. With the arrival in Brazil - which already has the 3rd largest fleet of aircraft in the country - shall also have the largest fleet of ATRs in operation worldwide. Currently, TRIP has 56 aircraft, 18 of the ATR-72 models, with capacity for 68 passengers, 19 ATR-42 model, which holds up to 48 people, 9 and 10 EMBRAER 175 E-jets characteristics 190.Regional Flights: As ATR aircraft makes these models more suitable options for regional flights, ideal for operating short-haul passenger and low density. 'Moreover, they are suitable for landings on runways shorter, such as those found at airports in medium and small cities, which is essential to our operation, "reinforces Evaristo Mascarenhas, director of marketing and sales of TRIP Linhas Aéreas. More sustainable ATR aircraft emit less CO2 per passenger, 20% less than other models. "The ATRs are more economical, less fuel use and a significant reduction in the levels of pollution and noise," Mascarenhas shows. The executive further reminds us that the aircraft does not have the middle seat, 'which greatly increases the comfort of passengers' .The new ATR 72-600 for TRIP will play routes covering the cities of Belo Horizonte in Minas Gerais, and Uberaba, Uberlândia. The ATR TRIP Airlines turboprop equipments are manufactured by companies Aeroespatiale (France) and Alenia (Italy), part of the Airbus consortium. The ATR family is used in more than 60 airlines around the world.