Jet v's Turboprop
Although turboprops are cheaper to run both from flight time perspective as well as from charges perspective I have the impression that from anything larger than an ATR42 it is worth going to jet (particularly as a start up) since it gives more options more destinations larger pax loads etc.
I am not sure if it makes sence but the idea is a 100-seater be it a jungle jet or an arctic jet... it can flow either short distance or longer ones...
Re pax preference a regional airlines in Southeast Europe phase out its ATR-72 in favour of RJ-100. I am unable to confirm if this is due to fleet uniformity (sp) or to gain a marketing perspective of all jet fleet.
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