Russia approves ATR -600 series aircraft to operate in Russia, CIS

ATR 72-600. Courtesy, ATR

ATR has obtained Russia's Interstate Aviation Committee (IAC) approval for the ATR 42-600 and ATR 72-600 to operate in Russia and the CIS, the company said in a statement.
The 70-seat ATR 72-600 received European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) certification in May 2011 and the 50-seat ATR 42-600 received approval in June.
According to ATR, IAC deeply examined the new ATR -600's glass cockpit technical characteristics and is fully satisfied with its performances and safety.
ATR SVP-Engineering Carmine Orsi said the certification “will open up new commercial and operational perspectives for ATR -600 series aircraft in Russia and CIS markets.”