US regional market changes drive jet vs turboprop debate

A general theme emerged during this year’s Regional Airline Association meeting where attendees – manufacturers, suppliers and airlines – expressed optimism, but saw increasing challenges that could transform the industry from what it is now, as covered in this CAPA report. [3641 words]

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This report contains the following subheadings:

• Turboprops will be strong
• Challenges ahead
• LCC, rail competition
• Back to basics
• Bigger is better
• Future favors turboprops
• Bombardier forecasts higher

This report contains the following charts and tables:

• Main drivers impacting future scenarios evolution in the USA
• Operators using Q400s to replace short-haul jet routes
• Strong replacement potential of 30-50-seat, first generation Turboprops: Geographical split
• Strong replacement potential of 30-50-seat turboprops & regional jets: Geographical split
• Game Changing Economics