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ATR-72F cockpit. Credit: ATR

Aircraft manufacturer ATR is bullish on the market for turboprop freighters, which make up more than 90% of the regional freighter fleet.

The company released its market outlook this week, which envisages the global turboprop freighter fleet to grow from 380 units last year to 550 in 2041. That’s an increase of 45%.

The forecast’s authors see significant untapped opportunities for operators and point to robust growth drivers – from e-commerce to shippers’ heightened focus on making sure supply chains do not ...