Actually, this statement is only partially true. The reason why XJT passed on it is because we didn't have the infrastructure to support a prop operation anymore, and launching it for what was at the time 15 frames (the original offer with no options), would not have been cost effective for XJT. Rumor has it (take it with a grain of salt) that our mgt. asked CAL to share the cost of launching the venture, and they decided it was more cost effective for them to just give the contract to Colgan. Either way, I don't think anyone is bitter, with a few exceptions who tend to be very vocal here.

There is a mission for both the Q and the ERJ (particularly for the XR), so I'm sure we'll be able to retain a good portion of our market share, and Colgan will get a few more markets. Most of us here at XJT, realize that the future of the company lies with expansion elsewhere anyways (possibly UA).