Just yesterday the latest oil price was going at $132 a barrel. The airlines are under extreme pressure to stay afloat. Some airlines are just beginning to get rid of some nonprofitable aircraft such as the regional jet. The latest is that American Airlines & AMR will replace the 50 seater RJ for more profitable aircraft. The RJ made a depute in the early mid-90's. Back then many passengers were complaining about the lack of comfort on smaller, & noisier turboprops. Some people didn't like flying turboprops because they thought they were unsafe. Well like it, or not the turboprop is making a come back. I seen it coming as early as 2003. The 50 seat RJ has a difficult time making money in todays airline market & high oil prices. Besides American, many airlines will feel the pressure to put back turboprops on some flights. Whats important to know is that turboprops are just as safe as jets. Turboprops actually have jet engines thats were you get the name turbo vs turbine.