Leading Regional Aircraft Manufacturer

Milestones

Company milestones

1989
milestones
  • July 1, 1989

    The ATR training center is created in Toulouse, providing a modern and centralized facility for training crew and personnel for the growing number of ATR airlines in the world.

  • September 1989

    The ATR target sales figure of 400 is crossed.

  • September 25, 1989

    The ATR 72 is certified by the French DGAC airworthiness authority less than one year after first flight.

  • October 27, 1989

    The first ATR 72 is delivered to Finnair.

  • October 31, 1989

    The ATR 42 is certified by the British CAA airworthiness authority.

  • November 15, 1989

    The ATR 72 is certified by the U.S. FAA.