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Paid2fly , 02-07-2019 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by KCaviator

This isn’t a 50-seat aircraft though, I don’t care what anyone says. If the union lets the company get away with paying 50-seat rates for this plane, that is a HUGE concession, which is setting precedent for other pilots to get ****ed over.

That's what Hojetters excel at...

#42

Flogger , 02-07-2019 07:23 PM

Part of the problem

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Originally Posted by Hellafo

Didn't want a different pay scale for the 900s and now want another one for the 50 seaters? I hope Teamsters puts their feet down. It's the same freaking airplane.

Tee hee! Tee hee!
Foot down!!

#43

TheFly , 02-07-2019 08:01 PM

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Hell hath blown over....

#44

Flyinlynn , 02-07-2019 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by calmwinds

It is pretty clear that they are converting 50 airframes in the announcement. They will be considered new aircraft after the recertification (but they start with a used airframe).

I used to work at Boeing they would modify existing engineering designs to create new or revised models like -500 or -600 stretched versions of the original.

I’m still thinking they are using the airframe design and revamping the interior not gutting an existing CRJ 700 and rebuilding it. I lean towards believing the CRJ 550 will roll out factory fresh. But what the heck do I know

#45

calmwinds , 02-08-2019 04:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Flyinlynn

The quotes are out there in the trade papers if you look. 25 GoJet and 25 from a different regional are being converted.

This is lowering the weights and a new interior. For the pilot, it will be a new set of limitations to learn.

#46

3400 , 02-08-2019 04:37 AM

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GoJet has 25 of the 50, Mesa has 20... does that mean one of them is acquiring 5 more? SkyWest is the only other source.

#47

calmwinds , 02-08-2019 04:40 AM

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Originally Posted by 3400

GoJet has 25 of the 50, Mesa has 20... does that mean one of them is acquiring 5 more? SkyWest is the only other source.

Assuming the other 25 are flying under United colors. SkyWest’s 19 were extended to 2023 as a precursor to the Xjet deal. Aren’t there 700’s parked in the desert around Tuscon?

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zondaracer , 02-08-2019 05:31 AM

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Originally Posted by calmwinds

Assuming the other 25 are flying under United colors. SkyWest’s 19 were extended to 2023 as a precursor to the Xjet deal. Aren’t there 700’s parked in the desert around Tuscon?

Yes there are some parked in the desert.

#49

ninerdriver , 02-08-2019 05:39 AM

Porco Rosso

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Originally Posted by Hellafo

Didn't want a different pay scale for the 900s and now want another one for the 50 seaters? I hope Teamsters puts their feet down. It's the same freaking airplane.

Here's what I don't get. Aren't Teamsters supposed to break people's legs when they don't get what they want? Why doesn't that apply here?

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terks43 , 02-08-2019 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by 3400

GoJet has 25 of the 50, Mesa has 20... does that mean one of them is acquiring 5 more? SkyWest is the only other source.

Mesa also owns 10 of theirs so the idea that you are getting 20 is absurd.