Originally Posted by
NVUS
Word is that most, if not all, EMBs will be retired by the end of 2015. It's becoming too expensive to replace the prop blades, and the only company that manufactures them is lucky to churn one out in less then two weeks. I'm sure a good portion of that flying will transition to pro-rate on the CRJ2.
Real reason, pilot efficiency. UAL pulled the plug on the EMB, 28 people vs 50, to even allude to anything remotely resembling anything like a pilot shortage would cede the power to the pilots. Make no mistake, the industry is getting squiggly and can't figure out how to fix it. Some cities that will not support higher yield fares will be relegated to Greyhound codeshares. Follow the money.