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Old 05-10-2011 | 06:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Banja
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.
I agree, but with training in shambles, I don't know how'd they cover that many new hires/upgrades.
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Old 05-10-2011 | 06:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Jamers
I agree, but with training in shambles, I don't know how'd they cover that many new hires/upgrades.
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!
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Old 05-10-2011 | 07:22 PM
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mesaba's training department will get the job done right
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Old 05-10-2011 | 08:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Banja
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.
http://www.bombardier.com/files/en/s...ram_Status.pdf
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Old 05-10-2011 | 09:00 PM
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Originally Posted by summitrider
mesaba's training department will get the job done right
Amen to that!
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Old 05-10-2011 | 09:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Banja
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!
Hold on to this thought for the next couple of days......
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Old 05-10-2011 | 09:08 PM
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Originally Posted by summitrider
mesaba's training department will get the job done right
Please tell me this is a joke.
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Old 05-11-2011 | 04:47 AM
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Originally Posted by 80ktsClamp
Please tell me this is a joke.
Yeah! Mesaba has a horrible safety record...this has to be a joke.


oh wait...
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Old 05-11-2011 | 06:10 AM
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You're dangerous Mesaba. Dangerous.
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Old 05-11-2011 | 06:51 AM
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Originally Posted by Banja
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.
Until I see it here (FAA Registry - Aircraft - Make / Model Inquiry Results), I won't believe it.
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