Originally Posted by
OrthoPilot189
Yes it is a firm 100 planes from Embraer, but there is also an option for an additional 100 planes after the first 100 come. In the this agreement the option says they can also be E2s if the scope changes.
Also, remember we have gained 30 E-175s from Compass once Delta changed their agreement to us.
https://www.businesswire.com/news/ho...firm-order-100
What’s your point?
The Compass planes are for growth for Republic, but just shifting the operator for Delta. These additional airframes supposedly coming on later in 2020 have nowhere to go currently. The school house has been saying part will be replacements, the rest are growth. Where? Another codeshare?
I don’t believe UALPA will relax scope, although UA would definitely be the first to make that move if that happened. Relaxing scope to fit the E2’s? Highly unlikely and that wouldn’t be good for anyone, unless you wouldn’t mind operating a 100-120 seat aircraft on b scale pay....