Originally Posted by
flyalear
Was told a while back that the cost of conformity checks on used airplanes can be prohibited. Thus, getting used ones in small number or ones that have different engines/interior configuartions can be more expensive than getting new ones.
I'd say yes that's true for any future Chinese equipment.
UAL has bought plenty of used planes in the past when production slots become impacted. It's just the cost of doing business.
Still lots of use planes in the desert. Expensive to put back in the air, but doable.