Originally Posted by
20sx
Maybe to clarify this more (or clear as mud)....United earlier this year put out a release that come Spring of 2016 they would hand over 10 Ejets to a regional. And earlier posts on this message board said we were receiving jets from Republic. Also happens that Mesa is purchasing these jets, just like Republic would have. So, maybe these aren't the United bought ones and come next spring there could be another 10-15 from United.
If United MEC accepts a 2 year extension and the pilots ratify it that is negotiate it now with 45 days expiration and that is Nov 20th you may see more 175 s coming but if they don't get a TA on the extension , United is capped to 255 70/76 aircraft max and no more of 153 76 seaters ...that's Max
United is offering pay increases and 100-125 aircraft order with 100 seats , furlough longevity back and wants relief on duty extension for ultra long flights since FAR 117 has a lot of restrictions and pilots are not willing to extend their duty time
As of 10/10/15 UAL has flying
41 EMB 170
119 CR7
And how many so far 175 not to exceed 95
Unless they remove 70 seaters or add narrow body at mainline
Do the math what you have flying , confirm order to fly and there is your numbers and opportunities
Don't be fool with the 25 A319s from China and 17 Airbuses coming from Spirit to increase the 175 s that's not complying with the contract and they don't count for scope relief .... Those are used and the contract specific calls for NEW NBs