Originally Posted by newarkblows

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.