ATR ATR 72-600

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11 Feb 2026 · © Braunstein

Our private charter to the Island of Annobon - Equatorial Guinea - GEM to NBN

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Aircraft

ATR 72-600 AT72

Afrijet livery with red-and-white geometric tail design

TR-ABW

Registration

Airline

Afrijet

ABS / J7

Manufacturer

ATR

Gear

IPhone 16 ProMax

Location

Passenger

President Obiang Nguema International Airport · GEM/FGMY

1.6764, 11.0249

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President Obiang Nguema International Airport GEM

Airport

Insights

Aviation History

ATR 72 is one of the world's most popular regional turboprops, widely used in short-haul services, especially in areas with small or less-developed airports.

Fleet Rarity

ATR72-600 is common for regional fleets; Afrijet is a notable regional operator but not rare.

Record Flights

Used on some of the shortest commercial hops in Africa and island regions, and some challenging airfields.

Safety & Events

ATR 72s have seen occasional non-fatal emergency landings but are considered very safe and reliable.

Future Outlook

Still flying and in production. Afrijet continues to expand its ATR fleet in Central and West Africa.

Specifications

Pratt & Whitney Canada PW127M

Engine

27.05 m

Wingspan

27.17 m

Length

1,665 km

Range

510 km/h

Speed

70-78 passengers

Capacity

23,000 kg

MTOW

7.65 m

Height

2 x 2,750 shp (shaft horsepower)

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4 compliant (~76-86 dB on approach)

Noise

None