Originally Posted by
EdGrimley
Gloopy, although the C-Series does seem to go against the normal RA checklist items for airplane purchase (ie new, untested airframe), why do you think he mentioned they could be in our future? I was surprised to hear it myself. Just more posturing to get a better deal from Boeing/Airbus?
I'd say that's exactly why.
I guess "everything has a price" or whatever, so if they came to us with some sort of offer we couldn't refuse like say an unbelieveable price, extended warranty, guaranteed dispatch reliability with a DL friendly exit clause/compensation if it dissapointed, gold plated Cadillac AD insurance and no charge for the APU hours or something, I'm sure we'd do it.
I doubt any (re)fleeting need actively excludes something just to be stubborn. I just don't think the C is going to be remotely competitive. Their CEO has basically said many times he ain't coming off the price and he thinks he's sitting on a real gem…apparently no one else in the industry seems to agree.
Its possible I guess, but they are going to have to come hard to the paint. Right now they're standing behind the half court line under double coverage with half a second on the shot clock.