Originally Posted by
notEnuf
When it's sitting next to a 717 it looks the same size and more impressive. There are some who don't see the 717 (DC-9) as a major airliner. If its sporting a widget, then the pilots should too.
Smaller(ish) planes flown by mainline is a good thing. 4000 hours in the little pup. 220 looks like a big RJ. Glad it’s here, as it should be