A message from Christopher McGregor - ATR’s Flight Safety Officer
The ATR fleet is operating and serving communities in every region of the world, serving hubs and remote communities alike. The industry is adapting to very new circumstances. In this new context ATR remains committed to flight safety, supporting our customers and the aviation community.
LATEST NEWS
In Service Feedback – Lateral Runway Excursion
Lateral Runway Excursion: report and ATR recommendations
Fuel Quantity Indication System and Fuel Policy
By European regulation (CAT.OP.MPA.260), the captain is responsible to verify before each flight that the aircraft carries at least the planned amount of usable fuel to complete the flight safely, considering the expected operating conditions. This article provides guidance on the recommended fuel policy utilising the aircraft fuel quantity indication system and the fuel uplift calculation.
CFIT – Controlled Flight Into Terrain
An ATR72-600 performed a go-around on its approach to runway 21 at Nangan Airport. During the go-around, the left and right main wheels and tail skid of the aircraft collided with the top outer edge of the pre-threshold area of runway 21. We have captured the key points from the final investigation report and provided our recommendations to prevent re-occurrence.
