Originally Posted by
eaglefly
Yes, I believe that number accounts for all ATR's. My guess is they don't want to lose much, if any market share during the reorganization and thus, renogotiate short-term leases that allow for a replacement schedule. Of course, replaced aircraft may not be 1-for-1 or even be destined for the current American Eagle, but another carrier DBA as "American Eagle", financed by themselves. I doubt the judge will allow any new aircraft orders to be placed while AMR is in reorganization, but there is something in the wind of future feed aircraft for AMR that may have been either done prior to filing or perhaps a deal of intent through a third party-carrier, pending scope changes at AA.
My guess is actual replacement wouldn't occur until after exiting chapter 11 though.
We have 33 ATRs left since 6 have been returned and a total of 15 are supposed to be returned in the next few weeks as DFW ATR base closes.
*Why would the court not let aircraft replacement being brought in, they allowed the 40 737 (they were purchased outside of BK) (and I don't mean this as trolling, it's a question). These aircraft would be leases and if they are worked with current lessors as replacement for the older aircraft t it could possibly work for the creditors as well as AMR. The lessor is in business to lease aircraft (more money to be maid by leasing newer aircraft) and the manufacture is in business to build aircraft (I believe the ERJ are leased by Embreaer). But we don't have a business plan, so we don't know what the fleet will look like as well who will be flying the current or future airplanes for AMR.