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Regional Airlines' Age Problem

Regional Airlines' Age Problem

Update: 2025-10-02
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Labor contracts prohibit many U.S. airlines from refreshing their regional jets with the latest technology. Does this open the door for a novel hybrid-electric venture—and perhaps even a turboprop comeback?

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Regional Airlines' Age Problem

Regional Airlines' Age Problem