About the ATR turboprop in Commercial Operations
The ATR 42 and ATR 72 are the backbone of European regional aviation, connecting smaller airports and island communities that cannot support jet services. In the UK, ATR aircraft are operated on routes to Scottish islands, the Channel Islands and regional UK airports, as well as being placed on ACMI wet-lease to carriers across Europe and beyond.
Commercial Operations Context
UK operators deploy ATR aircraft on a variety of commercial models: scheduled regional services under Part-121, ACMI wet-lease to other carriers, charter operations and occasionally cargo conversion. The ATR 72-600 is the current production standard and commands strong residual values; older variants can still be financed but require more detailed asset assessment.
Finance Overview
Finance Types Available
- Hire Purchase (HP)
- Finance Lease
- Operating Lease
- Sale and Leaseback
Typical Market Price
£2m–£12m depending on variant and age. Values vary significantly by variant, age, total time, maintenance status and avionics fit.
Typical Deposit
30% for established AOC holders with good covenants. New operators or unusual variants may require more.
Finance Term
Up to 10 years. Longer terms available for newer variants with strong residual values.
Worked Example - ATR turboprop Finance
| Parameter | Example |
|---|---|
| Aircraft purchase price | £5,000,000 |
| Deposit (30%) | £1,500,000 |
| Finance amount | £3,500,000 |
| Indicative rate | 6.2% p.a. |
| Term | 10 years (120 months) |
| Indicative monthly payment | £39,209 (approx.) |
Example is illustrative only. Your rate and terms will depend on operator profile, aircraft condition and lender assessment.