This is what the company posted on our website:

Q: How will this agreement affect Eagle’s current operations and service?

Although American is still finalizing its schedule plans with the Republic aircraft, we anticipate a substantial portion of the Republic aircraft will serve American’s Chicago O’Hare hub. As a result, this will likely result in longer-term redeployment of Eagle aircraft to different parts of the American network.

This announcement to diversify feed is consistent with American’s business plan. Eagle is on track to retain the flying in our current business plan, which projects the replacement of our smaller jets with larger equipment. We are working closely with American and the aircraft manufacturers to put together a comprehensive plan to access large regional aircraft.


Q: Does this affect Eagle’s current hiring activities?

No, we will continue our current recruiting and hiring efforts.


***In other words we don't know!