British Aerospace ATP

The British Aerospace ATP (Advanced Turbo-Prop) is a twin-turboprop regional airliner designed as an improved development of the Hawker Siddeley HS 748. First flown in 1986 and entering service in 1988, the ATP featured a stretched fuselage, modern avionics, and more powerful Pratt & Whitney Canada PW126 engines driving six-bladed propellers. Seating 64-72 passengers, the ATP offered improved fuel efficiency, greater range, and better performance than its predecessor. Despite its modern design and capable performance, the ATP faced strong competition from newer regional aircraft and only 65 units were produced before production ended in 1996. Many ATP aircraft were later converted to freighters and continue to serve in cargo operations worldwide.