ATR ATR 72-500

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29 Jun 2026 · © Siliconserver

Canaryfly ATR 72-500 EC-LAD on approach, a mainstay for inter-island routes in the Canary Islands.

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Aircraft

Airline

Canaryfly

CNF / PM

Manufacturer

ATR

Gear

SONY ILCE-6700 E 70-350mm F4.5-6.3 G OSS

Achievements

Turboprop Tracker, Airbus Aficionado

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Photo grade

Bronze

Score: 79.0

Clean profile shot with crisp livery and legible reg; some softness and flat midday lighting hold it back.

Location

Mirador Plane viewing Point

César Manrique-Lanzarote Airport · ACE/GCRR

28.9347, -13.6119

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César Manrique-Lanzarote Airport ACE

Airport

Insights

Aviation History

The ATR 72 is a highly successful regional turboprop and a key workhorse for short-haul routes, especially popular among island-hopping airlines.

Fleet Rarity

Canaryfly exclusively operates a small fleet of ATR 72-500/600s; the ATR 72-500 model is less common now as many airlines switch to the -600.

Record Flights

Typically operates short, high-frequency inter-island routes, notably throughout the Canary Islands.

Safety & Events

The ATR 72-500 has a good safety record, mostly known for reliability in regional operations.

Future Outlook

Active; type is still widely used, but older -500 variants are gradually being replaced by newer models.

Specifications

Pratt & Whitney Canada PW127F/M

Engine

27.05 meters

Wingspan

27.17 meters

Length

1,528 kilometers

Range

518 km/h

Speed

70-78 passengers

Capacity

22,500 kg

MTOW

7.65 meters

Height

1940 kW each (turboprop; not expressed as traditional jet thrust in kN)

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4 compliant, ~78 dB

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