4 ATR's? Did I hear this correctly?
What's the point? Sounds like avoiding loss of face.
Gradually everyone of those guys will go to greener pastures if not guaranteed a slot on the NG. A total catch 22 as the ATR style of operation wouldn't be one forgiving to an inexperienced group. Turbo props are done and done well by Qlink and dare I say it REX. White flag time.
Expensive experiments.