Originally Posted by
Rahlifer
My personal theory is that he was betting on scope to either be relaxed or to go away thereby allowing unlimited rjs. It’s similar to the gamble that Mitsubishi and Embraer took when they developed their respective mega rjs.
There’s no doubt in my mind after the most recent HQ visit this is part of the puzzle. Allman specifically addressed the 100 plane order and mainline scope already being maxed without us asking. The three factors were:
1- E170s to 65 seats for AA.
2- Taking flying at the expense of another regional (he couldn’t say specifically but said we’ll hear something later this summer/fall.)
3- Scope relief in some way or another.