ATR (Avions de Transport Regional) is a Toulouse, Southern France, based regional aircraft manufacturer and the world leader for the turboprop market in the 50 to 74 seat segment.  Its ATR 42 and ATR 72 are the perfect solution on short-haul routes around the world.  ATR has become the leader in its category by offering safe, comfortable, reliable, easy to maintain, environmentally-friendly aircraft to airlines operating within the regional air transport market, at a cost well below its competitors’ rates. 

ATR aircraft are the product of advanced technical solutions - optimizing operating costs while providing an outstanding passenger experience. The recent hike in oil prices has once again highlighted the principal benefit of the twin turboprop: its low fuel consumption.  The versatility of both the ATR 42 and ATR 72 has been put to good use with the development of specialized platforms including the ATR Surveyor, Corporate versions as well as in flight calibration, weather research and ASW platforms.  About 80 ATR freight conversions are flying today including a number of ATRs with a large 117’ X 72’ cargo door.

Mitsubishi  Aircraft  Corporation  has been established after the program launch  of  the  MRJ  (Mitsubishi  Regional  Jet)  in  March,  2008.  The Mitsubishi  Regional  Jet  (MRJ)  is a 70-90 seat class regional jet with cutting-edge  technology  that  will enable dual achievement of top-class operational  economy  and outstanding cabin comfort.  In combination with new  engines,  extensive  use  of  composite  materials,  and  an advaced aerodynamic design, the aircraft is being planned to substantially reduce fuel  consumption  and greatly contribute to enhanced competitiveness and lower operating costs.

Embraer (Empresa Brasileira de Aeronáutica S.A. - NYSE: ERJ; Bovespa: EMBR3) is the world’s largest manufacturer of commercial jets up to 120 seats, and one of Brazil’s leading exporters. Embraer’s headquarters are located in São José dos Campos, São Paulo, and it has offices, industrial operations and customer service facilities in Brazil, the United States, France, Portugal, China and Singapore. Founded in 1969, the Company designs, develops, manufactures and sells aircraft for the Commercial Aviation, Executive Aviation, and Defense segments. The Company also provides after sales support and services to customers worldwide. On June 30, 2009, Embraer had a workforce of 17,237 employees – not counting the employees of its subsidiaries OGMA and HEAI – and its firm order backlog totaled US$ 19.8 billion.