Originally Posted by
Flyby1206
The E170/175 doesnt make sense at AMR considering the fuel burn/performance compared to the existing CRJ700. E190s are desperately in need for the AMR system, but you wont see any regionals flying them. They are mainline aircraft.
I dont think Eagle will get any new a/c until after 2012 and a new contract is signed. At that point I wouldnt be surprised to see some new 70seat turboprops (Q400 or ATR-600), get rid of all 37-seat and 44-seat ERJs (this will probably happen sooner rather than later). Eagle will be half the size it is today flying 25(maybe 50 at most) CRJ700s, a bunch of 50-seat jets, and 70seat turboprops.
Bingo we have a winning post!!! Where you on EL Flyby1206? Seems like I remember your callsign on EL? If AMR buys 190
PRAY that the APA flies them (no offense to Eagle) so that a decent pay scale is paid (F100 rates) & legitimate work rules are in place. AMR is going to kill Eagle with the 2013 contract & farm out the flying to Chillytaco & the other "american connections" of the industry.