Originally Posted by
jetset
you mean they should have started 5-10 years ago
They did. Then current management determined that barring a major advance in engine technology, pursuing a new aircraft would not be economically viable. Guessing they were waiting on CFM RISE or something equivalent before they got started since that family of engines (if they ever even see the operational light of day) would probably require a big change in airframe design.
They have basically mismanaged their way into this situation. Time will tell if they manage their way out.