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Embraer considers developing a 70-seat turboprop aircraft to compete with ATR
Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer considers launching a turboprop aircraft program through the new joint venture established with its North American partner Boeing. (airlinerwatch.com) More...Sort type: [Top] [Newest]
If they go ahead they won't just have to compete with the ATR, they will be competing with a new and rejuvenated Q400 rising like a phoenix from the ashes of Bombardier! The Q400's new owner De Havilland Canada have plans for new variants of the Q400 including shrinks and stretches. Under Bombardier the Q400 was neglected for many years as there was no money for developing the platform as Bombardier was tapped out on the C-Series and Global programs. De Havillands parent company, Longview Partners have very deep pockets (owned by Canada's wealthiest woman) and they didn't buy the program to see it languish. In a vote of confidence the new company received orders for 23 Q400's at the recent Dubai Airshow so its future looks promising!
Bring back the lockheed Electra. With today's wing designs and improved propellers, this would be an aircraft that has it all. I still remember the the take off accelerations of the Electras when I was flying on PSA flights between SFO and LAX. MAN, that was REAL power. An American Air Lines flight engineer told me that an empty training flight departure was frequently made in "flight Idle" to show the trainee how much power was still available. Lockheed should still be making commercial aircraft.
Love my L188
Arizona needs more stacked airplanes. Good for the economy.
We sent most of our J41 fleet back to Prestwick, Scotland from KSTL. I watched the last one fly off while I was on a pairing on an EMB145 to "KBFE" with 25 pax.
We did have ATR's but I was never certified on either 42 or 72. I'm not sure where they went. The J41's were getting to be mx hogs though.
We did have ATR's but I was never certified on either 42 or 72. I'm not sure where they went. The J41's were getting to be mx hogs though.
I hope I never have to get on another turboprop again. Way too LOUD and cramped for me.