Originally Posted by
killbilly
The last two classes both got IAD, but there is enough mobility/growth/expansion that you wouldn't necessarily be stuck with it very long. Base swaps are also possible.
Canada flying is coming back. No word on Mexico yet, but it was a thing at one time. The airplanes are EMB145s so not exactly an ocean-crosser. The 175 is coming online - training has started to go to proving runs. No hard dates on when it hits the line but it's definitely happening.
Thanks for the response. Didn't know if you guys did Mexico or Canada - Mexico obviously isn't that far but things have to be set up to do it of course. I think the airplane is capable... so I figured you guys were doing Mexico and Canada just out of demand? Are there plans to start doing this in the future?
Yes I looked on the manufacturer's website and the Embraer regional jets aren't etops certified, and the available range appears to be insufficient (per the manufacturer) for North Atlantic or pacific crossings or like oceanic usage. Maybe as a private airplane or something with heavy modification, but not really for commercial use... would be cool to see though.
HeyHair