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BEA 71
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.
What about the interior noise and vibrations that most of the passengers complain on?