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ATR 72-500 (72-212A) · G-LERE · Aurigny Air Services

ATR 72-500 (72-212A) illustration in Aurigny Air Services livery Illustrative image; it may differ from the actual aircraft.

ATR 72-500 (72-212A)

ATR-891Stored
RegistrationGBG-LERE
Verified aircraft dataagainst the official civil aviation registerWhat does this badge mean?Using its former registration (PPPTU), we checked that this aircraft’s serial number and model match the official civil aviation register: ANAC Brazil (Brazil), data as of Oct 9, 2026.That makes its identity more reliable. The verification expires after 12 months: if the register stops confirming it, the badge disappears.How we verify
OperatorAurigny Air Services
4operators
1incidents
0accidents
0logbook years
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ATR 72-500 (72-212A) built in 2009 in Toulouse. Operated for TRIP Linhas Aereas, Azul Linhas Aéreas, Aurigny and Solenta Aviation Gabon. Currently in storage.

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Mature · 17 years · ≈ 39,100 flight hours (approx.)
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Technical data

ManufacturerATR
Engines2× 2 x PRATT &amp; WHITNEY CANADA PW127M&nbsp;&nbsp;( HAMILTON STANDARD 568F-1 )<br>
PropulsionTurboprop
First flight2009
Built inToulouse, Francia
Country of registrationReino Unido
OwnerAurigny Air Services
MSN891
VerificationIdentity verified against the official register of ANAC Brazil (Brazil) under its former registration PPPTU · Oct 9, 2026

The model · ATR 42 / 72

Figures for the ATR 72-600 variant, the most representative of the family

Length27.2 m89 ft
Wingspan27.1 m89 ft
Height7.7 m25 ft
Range1,404 km758 NMWith a typical passenger load
Cruise speed510 km/h275 ktMach 0.48
Service ceiling7,620 m25,000 ft
Maximum take-off weight23,000 kg50,706 lb
Maximum payload9,550 kg21,054 lbIts 72 passengers with baggage would weigh about 7.2 t; the rest is fuel and cargo
Typical capacity72 passengersUp to 78 in a high-density layout
Endurance2 h 45 minAt cruise speed, non-stop

With its 1,404 km range, from Campinas it could fly non-stop as far as:

GIGRio De Janeiro398 kmGRUSão Paulo83 km
Beyond its rangeEZEBuenos Aires (Ezeiza)1,717 km

The type first flew in 1984 (42 years ago) · About 1,800 units built · Still in production

Figures for the type, not for this particular aircraft: each variant and each configuration changes something. They are shown in both systems used in aviation.

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Airports

Airports of the airlines that have operated it

2013–2016Azul Linhas Aéreas network of its de turbohélice aircraft
Base
VCPCampinas
Main destinations
PLUSSASalvadorPOAPorto AlegreMAOManausCGBCuiabáBELBelémCNFBelo HorizonteSTMSantarémTFFTeféBSBBrasíliaLDBLondrina

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Aircraft chronology

2009
Built
Assembled by ATR in Toulouse, France.
Nov 24, 2009
Delivered to ATR
Delivered to ATR as F-WWEW.
Feb 8, 2010
Transferred to TRIP Linhas Aereas
Transferred to TRIP Linhas Aereas.
Mar 6, 2013
Transferred to Azul Linhas Aéreas
Transferred to Azul Linhas Aéreas.
Nov 15, 2016
Transferred to Aurigny
Transferred to Aurigny.
Dec 29, 2017
Incident near Isle of Wight
On December 29, 2017, the ATR 72-500 (72-212A) aircraft (registration G-LERE), operated by Aurigny Air Services, was involved in an incident near Isle of Wight (United Kingdom) due to a lightning strike. Source: Aurigny Air Services.
Source: Aurigny Air Services
Jun 22, 2023
Transferred to Solenta Aviation Gabon
Transferred to Solenta Aviation Gabon.
Jun 1, 2026
Returned to service
In June 2026, the ATR 72-212AF aircraft (registration TR-LJR), operated by Solenta Aviation Gabon, returned to service. Source: Solenta Aviation Gabon.
Source: Solenta Aviation Gabon
Jul 2026
Placed in storage
In July 2026, the ATR 72-212AF aircraft (registration TR-LJR), operated by Solenta Aviation Gabon, was placed in storage. Source: Solenta Aviation Gabon.
Source: Solenta Aviation Gabon

Operators

2009-11-24
ATR
Registration F-WWEW
2010-02-08
TRIP Linhas Aereas
Registration PP-PTU · Lessor: NAC
2013-03-06
Azul Linhas Aéreas
Registration PP-PTU · Lessor: NAC
2016-11-15
Aurigny
Registration G-LERE
2023-06-22
Solenta Aviation Gabon
Registration TR-LJR · Lessor: DHL Express

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BibTeX

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