Summary FedEx, Ameriflight, Silver Airways, Boutique Air are among carriers utilizing turboprop-driven planes in the US. They are mostly used on cargo routes with only 3 operators carrying passengers Turboprop carriers offer efficient delivery in rural areas with lower operating costs than larger jet carriers. The United States hosts some of the most remote communities globally, resulting in smaller airports with shorter runways.
While specific jets, such as the Embraer E-jets, are somewhat suitable for such environments, turboprop aircraft are significantly better equipped. Presently, the number of airlines operating such aircraft lags behind that of their neighbor to the north, Canada. Nonetheless, we will analyze five carriers recognized for using propeller-driven aircraft.
1 FedEx The freight giant. Aircraft Currently in service ATR 72 40 ATR 42 16 Cessna Sky Courrier 19 European readers will know that the local FedEx decision has ATRs operated under contract with ASL Airlines. This is also the case in the US, with most ATRs acting as feeders between smaller airfields and significant hubs and the Skycouriers, who serve small communities.
To some, this may seem surprising because FX is associated with A300s, MD11s, and 777s, but using these smaller aircraft makes perfect sense; they allow parcels and more miniature goods to be delivered almost anywhere in the US and allow expedited delivery. This is at the heart of the business model of major delivery companies like them. .