And what makes you think I know what the gnomes in the headshed are being told...
I did hear that the -42 isn't as "common parted" or as cheap to operate as you would think with the -72.
The SAABs are slowly getting tired, but, like the bandits, they'll use every last ounce of time unless something really cheap comes along.
They are however looking at absolutely everything under the sun.
At least the F-27 could carry the load. With a fwd and aft hold, no trim problems. A la -72. The trick is not to stand outside near them when on the ground.
Anything with an apu or prop brake is noisey.
Maybe they will pick up the SAAB 2000's from Rex
yeah, right... nice beast though!