Originally Posted by Avi8tor
Hmmm - think u better check the stats, ERJ/CRJ/Ejet order books are VERY full.
OK. Checked the stats and here they are:
From Flight International 31 Jan - 6 Feb in article entitled "TURBOPROPS BOUNCE BACK; ATR and Bombardier enjoy a renaissance of their propellor driven airliners as demand for small jets collapses"
In summary:
2004
Western TP Net Orders
ATR 42/72: 12
Dash 8 series: 32
Beech 1900: 1
TOTAL 45
Western RJ Net Orders
Dornier 328: 18
CRJ: 130
ERJ: 108
TOTAL 256
2005
Western TP Net Orders
ATR 42/72: 90
Dash 8 series: 61
Beech 1900: 0
TOTAL 151
Western RJ Net Orders
Dornier 328: -6
CRJ: -1
ERJ: 90
TOTAL 83
Here are some quotes from the article:
"Soaring fuel prices have brought the 10 year reign of the small regional jet to a sudden halt"
"....it is no suprise that the production of the CRJ200 is about to be suspended while output of the ERJ is to be significantly curtailed"
"Bagnato says that rising fuel prices have prompted the demise of demand for the small regional jet and the resurgence of the turboprop."
"Bombardier and Embraer have virtually ceased 50 seat jet production, leaving the 30 to 70 seat band to the turboprops"
Can't argue with the numbers!