Originally Posted by
Eric Stratton
I was told that it says "new" airplanes. that means a dc-9 replacement would allow for more 76 seaters. just what I was told, haven't read it yet.
The CR9's are going to fly old Avro routes to begin with. The CR9 is not replacing the 9. If anything will be used in it's place it will be the E170 Compass will be flying. Also, NWA will be the launch customer for the Bombardier C-series. That was the deal made three years ago as a possible replacement for MAINLINE flying of the DC9.