The ATR 72 is a turboprop regional airliner in service since 1989. The ATR 72 series is derived from the ATR 42 with a 4.5 m stretched fuselage in order to increase seating capacity (from 48 to 66). The two aircraft feature a high degree of commonality: the same cross section, the same cockpit for cross-crew qualification.

An ATR 72-212 passenger plane, registered EP-ATS, was destroyed in an accident 15 km NE of Yasuj Airport (YES), Iran. There were 60 passengers and six crew members on board. The airplane operated on a flight from Tehran-Mehrabad Airport (THR) to Yasuj Airport (YES). Airplane Characteristics for Airport Planning. These documents provide, in an industry-standardized format, airplane characteristics data for general airport planning. Sections within each document include: airplane description, airplane performance, ground maneuvering, terminal servicing, operating conditions, and pavement data. ATR is a Franco-Italian joint venture formed in 1981 by Aerospatiale of France (now EADS) and Aeritalia (now Alenia Aeronautica) of Italy. Its primary products are the ATR 42 and ATR 72 aircraft. the ATR 42 was announced in 1981, making its flight in 1984. The 72 was announced in 1986, and made its flight on 27 October 1988. Airport and Maintenance Planning. These reference documents provide airlines, MROs, airport planners and operators with the general dimensions of the aircraft, as well as the necessary information for ramp, servicing operations or maintenance preparation. ATR: THE N°1 CHOICE IN THE REGIONAL MARKET With the 600 Series, ATR has reinforced its leadership position in the turboprop market. While sharing the same fundamentals of the ATR-500 Series - the lowest seat mile cost and best dispatch reliability in its category - the ATR 72-600 benefits from improved comfort and additional capabilities. It also The ATR-72 is a stretched development of the popular ATR-42 and was launched in January 1986. The first of three ATR-72 development