Originally Posted by
BIGRIG
The EFIS tubes on the Saabs are no longer supported at the end of 2013. The only way to then operate them is to upgrade to all glass cockpits. The cost per plane is $2 million. This is the reason they are trying to get rid of them. So yes they are on the way out the door.
I find this hard to believe. I know spare parts are growing hard to find for these planes but if it is going to cost 2 mill per airframe someone will come out with a cheaper retrofit or modification. About two years ago I had heard CAL wasn't happy with the level of service in the saabs compared to the dash 8 product. I don't think the Colgan pilots will be affected because I think their q400 stuff is going to expand with United one way or the other. I really hope everyone keeps their jobs. Everyone, at any company, is a press release away from the street.