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The Aeronova Metro III Heavy aircrafts are equipped whith twin turboprop 1,100 hp engines, each equipped with a McCauley propeller. Compared to jets, the Metro III Heavy can deliver significantly lower operating costs thanks to its:
1. Fuel efficiency 
The fuel consumption per passenger in a turboprop aircraft is approximately 30% lower than on the average jet aircraft. Therefore, on short and medium haul routes the higher efficiency in fuel consumption results in a lower cost per passenger / kilometre.
2. Lower operation and maintenance costs
The operation costs (including cost of engine maintenance) are significantly lower than those of a jet engine, and in short to medium haul routes the performance can be very similar since on these routes weather conditions and air traffic restrictions affect the operations more than the actual type of aircraft being used.
3. Access to a larger number of airports
Turboprop aircrafts can land at airports with runways between 1,000 and 1,500 metres long, while jet aircrafts will usually need a runway length of over 1,600 metres. This allows us to land at a larger number of smaller airports that are considerably less expensive.
4. Improved capacity/range ratio
The Metro III Heavy has a higher passenger capacity (18 passengers plus toilet) than most jet aircrafts of similar characteristics (4-12 passengers), as well as a higher range with a full payload. This, in addition to the lower operational costs, translates into a significantly lower cost per passenger.
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