Originally Posted by
Mesabah
I think the next scope battle will be the bait and switch. They'll return the jets for relief in the turboprop area, and it will be a huge mistake. The next gen turboprops will compete directly with jets.
The Q400 turboprop should be flown by mainline. Anyone who thinks turboprops are not going to be making a comeback does not understand their economics. I personally believe turboprops will be crossing the ocean with 300 pax on board in 20 years.