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Old 02-03-2025 | 06:37 AM
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Originally Posted by Disappointment
It's called a turboprop
I said that a few posts up.

But when they actually build them anymore, they're optimized for regional short-haul and don't have room for cargo other than checked bags.

I don't think anyone other other than ATR (or maybe RU/PRC) even makes them anymore. I don't think they'd bring on a new fleet just to do the same thing the 175 can do.

If you really wanted to get creative you could bring back the 737 Combi... take pax and plenty of cargo that way. I think AS got rid of them due to regulatory issues with pax + cargo? Maybe MAX7 Combi? Still not great for engine wear though.
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