Originally Posted by
babs
Anyone else notice this on yesterdays Eaglewire:
From Aviation Week
EMBRAER EXPECTS FLOOD OF LARGE REGIONAL JET ORDERS FROM U.S. CARRIERS
Expected changes to AMR Corp.’s scope clause provision with its American Airlines pilots should result in large orders from U.S. carriers, said Embraer’s President for Commercial Aviation. He said that American will place a “huge order” in the next year, noting “this will be the driver” for others, including Delta Air Lines – which is ridding its regional feed of many 50-seat jets – to seek more regional jets in the 70-plus size range, which includes Embraer’s E-175 airframe.
If this isn't the old quote from when they entered BK, then this is the second time he has said this. While it may be true, I think he is talking up his company. I think it's pretty safe to say what he said. 700's while a better plane are not nice for passengers, on the flip side the 170 and 175's are nice for the passengers.