Originally Posted by
Bucking Bar
That is not surprising. Wonder if the growth for this size flying was based on the availability of a less expensive option to perform 737-800 type flying, or if keeping some of the 737-800's on order is now a consideration. Boeing and Airbus do not seem to be in any hurry to get a 737, or A320, replacement to market.
I was told that our actual acquisition cost per MD90 was about 9 million. That takes into account the trade of three rj's per plane. even if it costs the same to get them line ready (which seems a little high) thats 18 mil. So we get and airplane with over 150 seat capacity for less than halve the cost of a new 70 rj. not mention all mx and training programs are already in place.