Well you might be surprised to hear that I absolutely agree.
I don't recall ever saying the Metro was a "bad" aircraft, there is rarely such a thing.
I've said it here before the test of a "good" aircraft should not be, as some ego's would have it, that it takes a "real man" to fly it, my old granny will do just nicely thank you.
It was a product of its time and does the job for which it was intended.
Its just that it's reached the end of its product cycle and inevitably, is being replaced by new technology.
Over 1003 produced at the last count, can't argue with that even got up to FAR23 Amendment 34 I think.
It can stand proudly in line with the DC3, Convairs, F27s and the like.
But like it or not the sun is setting and it's time to move on with more efficient types.
Its really simple, were they not so cheap in capital terms in the marketplace relative to more modern types they would not now be economic. The "megatonnes of TNT freight" is a damning with faint praise.
Your regional customers will not thank you if you do not.