Originally Posted by
Kougarok
I haven't been in SEA much lately. I didn't know Empire operated out of there. I guess my next question is besides the acquisition cost I wonder why someone like Ameriflight doesn't replace their Navajos withe them? The fuel burn and speed is similar. But the Caravan will haul a lot more and has lower maintenance costs.
The company used to have Caravans, dumped them, and thought about acquiring them again and said decided against it. The Navajos are on their way out and I'm sure AMF will be an all turbine fleet in 2-3 years.