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Embraer in talks with potential partners for its proposed turboprop passenger aircraft
SAO PAULO, BRAZIL — Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer is in talks with potential partners for its future turboprop regional passenger aircraft program, which is expected to launch in mid-2023. The Brazilian airframer is also in talks with engine manufacturers about its proposed turboprop. (www.airlinerwatch.com) Altro...Sort type: [Top] [Newest]
I see this as good news... there is definetly a nitche that Turbo Prop A/C can fill. CRJ's and ERJ's of anysize require so much runway that a Turbo Prop and can really help underserved communities.
What's old is new again.
The physics does not change. There is a performance band in Earth's atmosphere where small turbine blades driving large propulsion blades makes sense...