Pauldegearup
I'd be interested to know how this super accurate GPS works. DO they have the code from the US military to get the real accurate 3D position, and does it monitor the surface pressure beneath the aircraft, since FL's are pressure levels their actual heights will vary with change in surface pressure.
Guv
I guess you haven't flown with Airtours, their acft are definitely claustrophobis with the seat pitch that they run. The "Junglejet" as you so eloqently put it is fast, quiet, comfortable for the passengers, quick to turn around, and can be operated for about the same cost as a medium sized turbo-prop. Which is why it is so popular with commuter airlines. There are props to re-condition. Having flown Metros, SAABS and the Embraer, they were all designed for a purpose and suit that purpose well. Metros were cheap to buy and run and a great plane to fly, albeit a bit cramped. They were easy to make a profit from. The SAAB was/is a logical step up and in some parts of the world will around for quite a while, it a bit of a modern day HS748.
Long may the Embraer reign.