Originally Posted by
DAL 88 Driver
Johnso,
Have you looked at the reliability of DCI in general?
Just because it's unreliable or low quality doesn't mean our management won't gravitate to it if they think it saves them a few bucks on the next quarterly report.
I can't argue with you there!
Originally Posted by
slowplay
It's not just the MX reliability. The Q400 has been available for sale since 2000. Out of a total production of 383 aircraft (including all the military models) I think there are less than 60 flying in the US, and Bombardier only plans to deliver 28 worldwide this year. Their production backlog is just 29 airplanes. Compared to CRJ sales during the same period the Q has not been popular with Bombardier's customers. PCL says the Q400 contract is the worst financial performer in their portfolio.
It's my opinion that we need additional scope language covering aircraft in this class with "nextgen" powerplants.
Thanks slow. That's good info. It appears that Pinnacle is in danger of nose diving fast. The Mesaba SAABs are parked and the Colgan SAABs are to soon follow. If Pinnacle can't get new terms to make their Q400 operation for United profitable, they may lose those too. Not looking rosy for them right now.