Engine Makers Eye 70-100 Seat Turboprop Market

By Jennifer Michels, Andrew Compart .

Pratt & Whitney Canada is designing a new 5,000-7,000 shp engine for a larger turboprop, convinced that there are several operators that would launch service with a 90-seater if it existed.

Speaking at a press briefing during the Regional Airline Association’s Annual Convention May 17 in Nashville, Tenn., Richard Dussault, P&W VP of marketing, said working on ...

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