Hmmm - think u better check the stats, ERJ/CRJ/Ejet order books are VERY full. Build 200 ATR/dash TP's in the last few yrs. The discussion was about Jets speeds at TP costs. History has shown this NOT to be the case. SAAB 2000 and Do228 are case in point.
However, think u got me wrong, still very much a place for TP's on some sectors. They operate lower, slower and are lighter, ergo use less fuel. And in todays market, if we as the drivers wanna keep our jobs, the bean counters need to get the equipment right.
Think a TP is great for around the coast, short sectors, no thunderstorms. Just dont see the PAX being over joyed when they see a TP to GRJ when they can fly a jet with the Competition.