Those 190s would do a lot better job than the 135's, that's for sure. If oil goes back up, which it might based on some predictions, the little jet market is in for a hurting.

Is it even worth AMR replacing the 135/140 fleet? Wouldn't it be cheaper to just throw JB 190's on the routes?

I think Eagle will inevitably shrink because it's just so big for a "regional".

I hope this doesn't hurt Eagles existence after 2012 but it is peculiar that this deal springs up 2 years before contract time and after a failed divesture of AE.

This whole thing is getting really hyped up though. Of course I'm downplaying it so I can sleep tonight