Thread: United's 270 aircraft order
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Old 06-29-2021, 09:57 AM
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Originally Posted by TFAYD View Post
so why would anyone mess with it then? The only reason the CRJ 550 exists is because it fits the 50 seater scope.

UA mgmt stated very clearly in the investor call this morning that they are not planning on any scope changes. And I wouldn’t count on a SNB as today’s order clearly highlighted. The number of 70/76 seaters is fixed where it is today.
The 550 is a POS airplane, mainly due to the weight limitation. If… and that is a huge IF ALPA were to ever release that scope on the weight, the 550 could be one of the best regional airplanes ever. Or even the possibility of a E-155 version… the weight is the problem.
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