While the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 often hog the limelight when it comes to India’s domestic operations, the contribution of smaller turboprops is significant in its own way. Whether it's flying to airstrips where bigger planes can’t land or meeting the market requirements of certain regional routes, turboprop aircraft play a crucial role. And the ATR 72 and 42 are some of the most widely used planes in their segment on several of India’s domestic routes.