The Atr 42, is a short-haul regional airliner designed and built by an Italian-French manufacturer by the name of France by Aerei da Trasporto Regional. This turboprop is powered by PW-121 engines, allowing for better hot and high performance. The latest aircraft built within the ATR 42 family is the ATR 42-500. Powered by Pratt and Whitney Canada PW127E engines, the ATR 42-500 has a cruise speed of 300 kt and can climb 16,000 ft in a record rate of about 10 minutes.