ATR-72 Trans World ExpressATR 72 Trans World Express airplane model. The first of three ATR 72 development aircraft flew for the first time on October 27 1988, followed by the awarding of French and then US certification in late 1989. Entry into service was on October 27 1989 with Kar Air of Finland. Some other early operators are Foshing Airlines, NFD (later Eurowings), CSA, American Eagle, TAT, Air Littoral, LOT, and Olympic Aviation. Mahogany wood. Scale: 1 72. Wingspan 20