71.   New regional jets have been caught in the turbulence of the dispute between American Airlines and its pilots.

72.   Passengers in many cities have found their jet service replaced by regional jets or turboprops.

73.   Operational costs for the regional jets will rise as their value to the major carriers declines, he said, so the airlines should sell them now.

74.   Pilots in general see the lower salaries of regional jet pilots as a threat to their wages.

75.   Pilot unions view expanded regional jet flying as a potential form of outsourcing, since pilots at the smaller carriers are paid substantially less.

76.   Regional jet makers also compete with the smaller aircraft of McDonnell Douglas and Boeing Co. of the United States.

77.   Regional jets of various makes and sizes are rapidly replacing turboprops throughout the regional airline industry.

78.   Regional jets are faster and more fuel-efficient than turboprops, and are seen by the public as safer.

79.   Regional jets are smaller and much cheaper to operate than wide-bodied, long-haul aircraft, and pilots are generally paid less to fly them.

80.   Regional jets can also fly farther, faster and more smoothly than turboprops.