ATR ATR 72-600

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15 Apr 2026 · © KiwiAviation1

Air New Zealand ATR 72-600 in 'All Blacks' livery at Christchurch Airport taxiing past the terminal.

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ATR (Aerei da Trasporto Regionale/Aerospatiale and Alenia) ATR 72-600

Aircraft

ATR 72-600 AT76

Air New Zealand \'All Blacks\' Koru livery

Airline

Air New Zealand

ANZ / NZ

Manufacturer

ATR

Achievements

Turboprop Tracker, Airbus Aficionado

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Location

Christchurch International Airport

CHC/NZCH

-43.4890, 172.5320

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Christchurch International Airport CHC

Airport

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Aviation History

Modern regional turboprop popular for short-haul flights in New Zealand and worldwide. The ATR 72-600 is the latest and most advanced model in the ATR 72 family.

Fleet Rarity

One of around 30 ATR 72s in the Air New Zealand fleet; not rare globally as over 1,000 ATR 72s have been built.

Record Flights

Used on short regional services within New Zealand including some of the world\'s shortest scheduled flights.

Safety & Events

Generally good safety record, though ATRs globally have experienced occasional weather-related incidents; no major events specific to the Air New Zealand fleet.

Future Outlook

Still flying; ATR 72-600 is current generation and not due for retirement soon.

Specifications

Pratt & Whitney Canada PW127M

Engine

27.05 m

Wingspan

27.17 m

Length

1,665 km

Range

510 km/h

Speed

68-78 passengers

Capacity

23,000 kg

MTOW

7.65 m

Height

2 × 2,750 shp (2,050 kW)

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4 compliant (approx. 77-85 dB on takeoff depending on configuration)

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