ATR names Christopher McGregor as Flight Safety Officer
Christopher McGregor started his career in 1992 with Rolls-Royce. With a background in engineering development and customer support he then joined BAE Systems Regional Aircraft in 1999. Christopher’s career in customer support continued with Airbus from 2003. He joined the Airbus Flight Safety Department in 2008, becoming Head of Accident/Incident Investigation in 2010. In his last position as Senior Director, Airbus Customer Services Programs, Christopher was tasked with lead-time reduction and operational reliability projects.
Christopher is a Fellow of the Royal Aeronautical Society (FRAeS). He graduated from Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh, Scotland.
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ATR is the world number one regional aircraft manufacturer with its ATR 42 and 72, the best-selling aircraft in the below 90-seat market segment. The unifying vision of the company is to accelerate sustainable connections for people, communities and businesses, no matter how remote. Flown by some 200 airlines in over 100 countries, ATR aircraft opened 160 new routes in 2023, facilitating the development of territories and enabling access to crucial services like healthcare and education. Thanks to ATR’s focus on continuous innovation and the intrinsic efficiency of the turboprop technology, ATR aircraft are the most advanced, versatile, cost-effective and lowest-emission regional aircraft on the market, emitting 45% less CO2 than similar-size regional jets. In January 2022, we flew the first ever commercial aircraft using 100% SAF in both engines. ATR is a joint-venture between Airbus and Leonardo.