I’m have always been a big fan of aircrafts. As a kid, I grew up around airplanes.
I’ve been on a couple of aircrafts before. Caribou, Boeing, Airbus, Fokker 50 and recently I’ve had the opportunity to fly on an ATR aircraft. The ATR 72-500.
Listening to the safety announcement
The ATR 72-500 is a 72 seater aircraft developed and manufactured by Avions de Transport Regional (ATR), a lightweight aircraft powered by two PW127F turboprop engines. A state-of-the-art engine by the highly efficient Pratt & Whitney of Canada that keeps fuel burn to a minimum. Low fuel consumption associated with the high tank capacity ensures the capability to fly multiple sectors without refueling. Due to it’s excellent landing and take-off performance, The ATR 72-500 is able to use shorter runways.
Firefly’s custom design cabin
Comfortable and spacious cabin with new design
The ATR 72-500 provides passengers with an on-board comfort and services comparable to the jetliners. The ability to high cruise ceiling of about 21,000 ft with inherent stability. Offers a large overhead bins, optimized view because it has more windows than row of seats, quiet, comfortable and spacious cabin with a new design.
Optimized view
Spacious cabin
Currently Malaysia Airlines’ subsidiaries Firefly and MASwings is using The ATR 72-500.
In-flight refreshment being served by Firefly’s stewardess
I would like to describe my overall experience as absolutely fantastic. If I had the money, I’d buy one of these. Lol…
For more information on the The ATR 72-500, please visit the official website at http://atr.fr/.
November 29th, 2008 at 4:00 pm
nice aircraft. feel like a private jet.
November 29th, 2008 at 7:04 pm
shahriladnan: Hey bro, you really think so? Cool eh? If I had that much moolah I’ll definitely get one. Lol…