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Old 03-23-2010 | 07:35 AM
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Default The Perfect Storm

Forecast growth is for 75-120 seat aircraft.
Airlines are ordering 75-120 seat aircraft.
There have been significant decreases in mainline capacity.
There have been significant increases in regional capacity.
85,777 pilot shortfall (US) predicted 2010-2025.
Govt attempting to increase hiring mins to 850 or possibly ATP.
Pilot Training is no longer "affordable."
Numerous Regional contracts expire 2010-2015
Major / Legacy Unions trying to keep a "fence" around scope.

Is "the perfect storm" scheduled for 2015.
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