Originally Posted by
virginblue
Well, if you are a regional airline today and are looking for new aircraft in the 30-40 seat range without being inclined to shop in the antiques section, it is the ATR42 or nothing. So hardly surprising and long rumored..
As for HOP! frames becoming available, they mainly operate ATR72s and only a handful or so ATR42.
Well, that’s not entirely true. There is still Brazilia available.