I don't like puddle jumpers. They're not safe. The jets will not carry any more people than the smaller planes. In the propeller planes, trips to Chicago take about 40 minutes, said said American Eagle pilot Ron Ranola. Jets will also offer more comfortable rides because they can fly above turbulence or weather quickly, Ranola said.
People think jets are better, but turbo propellers are just the same.
By November, American Eagle will fly six jets out of Willard each day. We're forging ahead. The University's aviation department will not reap direct benefits from the new jet service. Some students might get jobs working with the jets. But aviation director Hank Taylor said improvements at Willard mean improvements for the academic department.