I dont think an A/C presently exists in the same mould of the 146.
Has Embraer gained approval for steep approaches for the 170/190 family yet?
Me thinks the fleet planning bods at FlyBe will continue to have their work cut-out in finding a versatile enough replacement. After all, the Genesis of the 146 can be traced back almost 40 years....most modern designs are put together in a quarter of that time, on the basis of pure economics..and then shoehorned into a role..rather than say the 146 that was based on the concept of STOL/Quiet jet transport.
Just saw MOR's latest comments as I was typing this.....VERY funny
The handbag comment..Im gonna save that one for later!