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by ericpauley 2383 days ago
> less jets and more turbine aircraft

Assuming you mean turbofan vs. turboprop here, since both of these are turbine-driven.

In either case, my understanding is that turboprops don't present a substantial gain in efficiency, as turbofans allow for higher and faster cruising altitude, which reduces drag on the airframe.