Some correction: there are less that 40 SF340 in operation since after the initial batch of 40 SAAB renamed the aircraft to SAAB 340A/B/Plus
It is fair to say "With no new 30-seaters in production, these aircraft are attracting steady interest around the globe from current Saab 340 operators, startups and regional airlines looking to expand their services".
And Cargo: From SAL's own December 2011 report there were 399 operational SAAB 340 and 58 SAAB 2000. Obviously conflicting numbers.
http://www.saabaircraftleasing.com/u...1229182814.pdf
Some interesting facts in this article:
Jet vs. Turboprop – a debate that dates from the early 1950s | AirInsight