ATR (Avions de Transport Régional) 是一家由法國空中巴士 (Airbus) 和義大利李奧納多 (Leonardo) 於 1981 年共同合資成立的飛機製造商，專注於生產 90 座以下的支線客機。ATR 以製造渦輪螺旋槳飛機而聞名，是全球支線客機市場的領導者之一。
ATR 飛機的特色在於渦輪螺旋槳引擎在短程飛行中比噴射引擎更具燃油效率，有助於航空公司降低營運成本，價格也比龐巴迪的 Q 系列低。ATR 飛機適用於各種短程、離島和偏遠地區的飛行，能夠滿足不同航空公司的需求。ATR主要機型包含 ATR 42 可搭載 42 - 50 名乘客 ; ATR 72 可搭載 68 - 78 名乘客，是區域航空市場上最受歡迎的機型之一。
ATR 在台灣的國內線航空市場上佔有重要地位。包括立榮航空、華信航空等航空公司都採用 ATR 飛機來營運國內航線，特別是離島的航線。
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ATR 72 Aircraft: The Top Choice for Domestic Airlines in Taiwan
ATR (Avions de Transport Régional) is a joint venture between Airbus and Leonardo, established in 1981. This aircraft manufacturer specializes in regional jets with fewer than 90 seats. ATR is renowned for producing turboprop aircraft and is a global leader in the regional jet market.ATR aircraft are known for their fuel efficiency. Turboprop engines are more fuel-efficient than jet engines for short-haul flights, helping airlines reduce operating costs. They are also less expensive than Bombardier's Q Series aircraft. ATR aircraft are suitable for various short-haul flights, including those to islands and remote areas, meeting the needs of different airlines. The main models include the ATR 42, which can carry 42-50 passengers, and the ATR 72, which can carry 68-78 passengers. The ATR 72 is one of the most popular aircraft in the regional aviation market.
ATR plays an important role in Taiwan's domestic aviation market. Airlines such as UNI Air and Mandarin Airlines use ATR aircraft to operate domestic routes, especially those to island areas.
