Turboprop aircraft manufacturer ATR expects India to become its largest market within the next decade amid the rising demand for regional air travel in the country, Jean-Pierre Clercin, the company’s head of commercial for Asia Pacific, told Business Standard.
At present, 67 ATR planes are in operation in India, with IndiGo operating 45, Alliance Air 20, and Fly91 2. These aircraft, which have seating capacities of 70 to 80 and a range of 1,500 km, are primarily used for regional travel, connecting smaller cities and towns.
