Market Presence. Clockwork gauges have long since lost their appeal but the -200ADV still remains a credible and cheap alternative to replacement products. The improvements made to the B737 with the -200ADV greatly enhanced operational performance. Shorter take-off capability and reasonable range performance represented attractive features. The current crop of narrowbodies and larger regional jets, however, offer longer range and make it increasingly difficult for the -200ADV to compete on any level, albeit at a higher capital or leasing cost. The switch to newer types has been accelerated by mounting operating costs and events of the last seven years.
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