The BAe ATP certainly had its teething problems, but it was probably the most advanced regional airliner in the early 90īs.
I was deeply involved in ATP operations as a Station Manager, remember all the headaches, had it been given more time
it would have been a great sucess. A 64-seater, a real airliner, with a wide cabin, which could be docked to a pier, fuel
consumption was absolutely marvellous, this aircraft was a real money maker. Even knowing that I will be stoned, tared
and feathered by the engineers of those days for my comments, I still say that I loved this aircraft. Over the years I travelled
on all types of regional aircraft, both turboprops and jets, None ever reached the inflight standard of the ATP.