Originally Posted by
Phuz
Well i hope your info is accurate. The number 88000 is being floated on FI. I am skeptical because it only makes sense that amr/ucal mgmt would push for maximum competition in the outsourced segment. As for the airplane itself, it sounds like it could go on a serious diet. Not only is it 6% heavier than the 175 it has 15% less range and its 14 feet longer. Somehow skywest and tsh think it is worth buying, i just dont see the advantages.
Well my info may not be solid. I asked in the UAL/CAL forum on here. It looks like they cut & paste DAL scope, so I'm thinking it's likely 86,000 lbs. Skywest & TSH management are probably just banking on scope caving.
The MRJ doesn't look like a good product. Most aircraft come in heavier then planned/advertised.