Originally Posted by
sailingfun
Hoping against hope. Did not happen this round and won't happen next. I suspect they will announce a new version with the xisting engines but some of the airframe improvements that will meet the 86,000lb rule.
The 175e2 has a bit of a stretch in it, so maybe they can meet the rule just by removing the stretch. Keep the new wing, engines, etc
The stretch isn't needed for 76 seats anyways.