Originally Posted by
TTail
Island Air failed for a bunch of reasons, but one of them was switching to the Q (and then back to the ATR when it didn't work).
This! Even if you used the correct turboprop, they don’t have the cargo capacity, and there isn’t the gate space for the increased number of aircraft required to replace the 717’s.
Aloha stopped flying Ng’s interisland, and ended up only using them on mainland routes because of engine issues.
At least it sounds like Minnicucci understands the engine issue.