It’s interesting to note that with increasing oil prices of US $130 per barrel that turboprop planes are becoming increasingly popular for aviation companies on short haul journeys as they are more fuel efficient than jet powered planes. Flybe the UK based budget airline has a fleet of Bombardier Q400 turboprop aircraft and last year signed a $788 million deal with Bombardier which will see the airline acquire 15 Q400-78 aircraft with an option of a further 15.
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