Dash 8 Vs ATR 42/72: 5 Differences Between The Popular Turboprop Families

Regarding air travel, we commonly envisage a jumbo jet flying us from A to B. However, in smaller towns and cities worldwide, the capacity of their local airport, or overall demand, means that airlines will deploy their regional turboprop aircraft to ferry passengers to larger hubs. Turboprops are a popular option for less dense routes, where they can ferry fewer people more frequently with an optimized schedule.