One would think that they would go to CP before TSA since they already have the type...Im more curious about all this supposed fine print.

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Always a possibility that someone could have a program in the works that isn't public, but UAL didn't purchase these airframes until after the sequester had begun.

A fed we had in our jumpseat informed us of the "no new types during sequester" policy. Said that process is one of the most expensive things they do, hence it was one of the first things to go when cut time began.

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also, a real possibility. SKW has been working on the 175 program since Dec 2012. It'll be ready well before the first 175 is scheduled to arrive.


As for Mesa, they could be the wild card. However, I'm sure this would have leaked out by now. I would love to see TSA get them just **** on GoJet's shoes but who are we kidding, Hulas won't pay for Thrust Reversers on their 145's, wonder what MX would look like on a new type.

I'm wondering where all of these aircraft are going to come from. I just had a Republic guy on the J.S. who said that BB had priority for deliveries from Brazil. Does this mean that Republic will get their 47 planes followed by 00 and then the 30 for United will come online??:D

If this is in fact the case, it's going to be a while before 00 operates a flight with the E-170-200 and even longer for the United birds to find a home.

Did you really just quote your own post?

Rah has no priority, aircraft manufacturers can deliver more than just 3 airplanes a month. That's why they call them slots. Rah has slots, united has slots and Skywest has slots along with all other airlines whom bought Ejets with slots in 2013-2015. Out of rah, SKW and United I am willing to be that rah will be the one slowing the line as it can't take delivery of the airplanes on the p,Anne's schedule

Really????