Originally Posted by
Bozo
I don't think I said MIA was dead did I? I feel that it is just not at the top right now but yes that can change. I was told, I do not know if it is true, that the ERJ was never certified for "ditching". IF and I say IF this is true then I would think that MIA would still be in play possibly.
Correct, our ERJs are not certified for ditching. We are limited to flights within 50nm of land. However, I believe there is an exemption in place if a life raft is installed on the ERJ.