ATR, the plane maker, has forecast the addition of up to 200 turboprop planes in India in the next decade due to growth in regional air connectivity which is driving up the demand for ATR aircraft. Jean-Pierre Clercin, Asia Pacific head of sales, ATR, said that ATR aircraft are capable of operating in various types of airports, including small regional airports with limited infrastructure and short runways. This versatility enables serving anything from remote and underserved destinations to large and secondary hubs, broadening market opportunities. IndiGo is the largest ATR operator in India with 45 ATR 72 in fleet and another five on order. While deliveries of the five planes are expected to start in November, the airline is also said to be evaluating an order for another 100 small aircraft for its regional operations, as per a report.
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