The cost of a new airplane is gonna be expensive, im betting somewhere around the 1 million dollar mark. Im guessing by talking to the manufacturers that they are trying to get a new airplane. So if Cessna were to start reproducing the 402, maybe keep it right around a million, then I think Cape Air would bite. Also if Cessna could keep as many parts common between the old and the new that would help with maintenance. I think no matter what route they go its gonna be an expensive proposition, unless somebody knows of something that can replace it that still has some flying years left on it.