Originally Posted by CANAM

Although it is very hard to forecast anything in aviation with any certainty (due to the huge number of variables), I imagine this date won't have the impact in hiring that so many are hoping for. I'm guessing we will see the explosive hiring in the regionals to make way for the huge orders of CRJ900/EMB170s that will replace a lot of narrow-body flying presently being flown by the majors. Economically, it just makes sense. Especially in an industry with razor thin margins. The major's limp unions and their history of giving away the farm to protect the top, will only continue.