ATR ATR 72-600

30 Apr 2026 · © EPAerospace

Olympic Air ATR 72-600 (SX-OBR) prepped for boarding at Athens, sporting the blue and white livery of Greece's Aegean Group.

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ATR (Aerei da Trasporto Regionale) ATR 72-600

Aircraft

ATR 72-600 AT72

Olympic Air / Aegean Group

SX-OBR

Registration

Airline

Olympic Air

OAL / OA

Manufacturer

ATR

Gear

iPhone 16 Pro

Achievements

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Location

Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport

ATH/LGAV

37.9364, 23.9445

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Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport ATH

Airport

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Aviation History

A modern, efficient regional turboprop widely used in Europe and worldwide; the ATR 72-600 is known for its short-haul performance and reliability.

Fleet Rarity

Common; Olympic/Aegean operate several ATRs for regional service.

Record Flights

Common on short Greek island routes, though the ATR 72-600 is used globally; not known for record flights.

Safety & Events

The ATR 72 series has had a few notable incidents globally, but the 600 variant has a strong safety record in recent years.

Future Outlook

Active in scheduled passenger service as of 2024.

Specifications

Pratt & Whitney Canada PW127M

Engine

27.05 meters

Wingspan

27.17 meters

Length

1,528 kilometers

Range

510 kilometers per hour

Speed

70-78 passengers

Capacity

23,000 kilograms

MTOW

7.65 meters

Height

2 x 2,750 shp (shaft horsepower)

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4 compliant (68-79 dB, approach)

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