This report provides updated information on the current market and operating environment and identifies interlinking technical possibilities for competitive future commuter-type transport aircraft. The conclusions on the market and operating environment indicate that the regional airlines are moving toward more modern and effective fleets with greater passenger capacity and comfort, reduced noise levels, increased speed, and longer range. This direction leads to a nearly 'seamless' service and continued code-sharing agreements with the major carriers. Whereas the benefits from individual technologies may be small, the overall integration in existing and new aircraft designs can produce improvements in direct operating cost and competitiveness. Production costs are identified as being equally important as pure technical advances.


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    Title :

    Future Regional Transport Aircraft Market, Constraints, and Technology Stimuli


    Contributors:
    W. D. Harvey (author) / B. Foreman (author)

    Publication date :

    1992


    Size :

    89 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English