Originally Posted by Banja (Post 991940)

Heard from a Bombardier rep that the options are now firm orders and are being exercised. As to when delivery is, I have no clue, however it is not a question of if, but when. Heard the company is waiting on the SLI and some Colgan-Mesaba transition issues before the announcement is made. With fuel prices aiming for the stratosphere, they would be foolish not to take the Q's in my opinion.

Originally Posted by Jamers (Post 991964)

I agree, but with training in shambles, I don't know how'd they cover that many new hires/upgrades.

Originally Posted by Banja (Post 991940)

Heard from a Bombardier rep that the options are now firm orders and are being exercised. As to when delivery is, I have no clue, however it is not a question of if, but when. Heard the company is waiting on the SLI and some Colgan-Mesaba transition issues before the announcement is made. With fuel prices aiming for the stratosphere, they would be foolish not to take the Q's in my opinion.

Originally Posted by summitrider (Post 991993)

mesaba's training department will get the job done right

Originally Posted by Banja (Post 991969)

That's pretty much what I meant when I said "Colgan-Mesaba transition issues". Staffing will be a nightmare and PNCL os convinced Mesaba will save the day!

Originally Posted by summitrider (Post 991993)

mesaba's training department will get the job done right

Originally Posted by 80ktsClamp (Post 992012)

Please tell me this is a joke.

Originally Posted by Banja (Post 991940)

Heard from a Bombardier rep that the options are now firm orders and are being exercised. As to when delivery is, I have no clue, however it is not a question of if, but when. Heard the company is waiting on the SLI and some Colgan-Mesaba transition issues before the announcement is made. With fuel prices aiming for the stratosphere, they would be foolish not to take the Q's in my opinion.