Yeah, having a scope clause on the ATR is pretty stupid. Its not like we could take much away from mainline with new ATRs. The props are well suited for what they do - short hops. It doesn't matter if the plane seats 300 people, nobody is going to sit on a prop for 4 hours to fly from Dallas to Indianapolis and there is no way it would be used for that. Up to 400nm is the best use for the ATR...and a total waste of money in a jet.