Just a few years ago that meant that air service in those markets would be provided by smaller equipment. However, the introduction of the 50-70 seat regional jet allows airlines to profitably serve city markets with jets that were previously devoted entirely to commuter airplanes. Lexington seems perfectly suited for the new aircraft and we expect that over time our family of airlines will significantly increase their use of jet service from Blue Grass Airport. Airlines must live up to these high safety standards in order to operate. Years ago, commuters were not subject to the same safety standards that larger aircraft were.
Smaller airplanes are as safe as any others.
Congress has made it possible for U.S. manufacturers to get back in the business of building aircraft for general aviation and corporate markets. There is a definite resurgence under way.