Originally Posted by VacancyBid

My understanding is that GTF are poorly suited for short stage / high frequency ops like interisland.

Originally Posted by Proximity

We would want an aircraft with a CFM Leap variant. 1-2% better fuel burn on the PW1500G/1900G isn't worth having a different engine. If we ordered 500, you'd think Embraer would make it happen.

Even better would be if Embraer partners with another unaffiliated company like Saab and does a true 737/A320 competitor with CFM Leap engines that could span the A220-300 to 737-9 and has a range of 4500nm in an LR version.