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Old 28th May 2012, 12:06
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CharlieRomeo
 
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Hi guys,

from what i gather the 2 EFIS (eadi and the ehsi) screens on the 340 won't have any support beyond 2015?
I heard last time i was in sweden that there is studies into 3 possible optional retrofit glass flight decks a la BAE ATP? do you guys know anything more on this?

if saab do venture back into the turboprop market then if the 340 and 2000 have more in common and warrant a common type rating it could be more successful in the future???

the operator i fly for utilise the 35kt x-wind on the 340 very frequently and for that reason alone there is nothing in its class to compete with the saab. Dornier 328 is 21kts i believe and the ATR-42 is 25kts? both of which are more expensive to operate.
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