ATR has been considering a larger turboprop for decades..
mcdonnell douglas | airbus industrie | aerospatiale | 1988 | 2536 | Flight Archive
Now PW and GE seem to be developing suitable engines, will ATR finally bite the bullit?
It seems the Italians are more motivated then the French side (EADS)..
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Question seems to be if the ATR72 can be stretched or if a new wing/fusealge (5 abreast) is required. It has a wider fuselage then the Q400, so more stretch potential.