SkyWest buys 100 mrjs, options for 100 more.
12-13-2012, 07:28 AM
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Originally Posted by johnso29
I don't see where it says that in the latest announcement. It just says 100 MRJs.
Last edited by todd1200; 12-13-2012 at 07:45 AM.
12-13-2012, 07:38 AM
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Originally Posted by todd1200
Emirates Express?
A great deal of pilots do not understand how regionals started. They had their own brand and sold seats. Mainlines would buy seats and revenue share those seats. So IF this is the case the industry is about to go full circle.
12-13-2012, 07:51 AM
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Originally Posted by Vertisch
So you think they are for expansion OUTside the US?
Not unless they have a local business partner lined up who is capable of starting up an airline. SKW can't just start up airline operations outside the US (well maybe in Zimbabwe).
The MRJs are 70 seaters...they are probably just a planned replacement for the CRJ 700/900s that SKW owns. They will be more efficient and have better passenger ergonomics than current RJ's, ie the best of CRJ and E-170 combined.
The timing would probably align with heavy Mx checks on many CRJ 700's...rather than pay for those, maybe best to just get new (better) ones.
If airlines trust the Brazilians to deliver quality products on time, there's no reason the Japanese can't do that.
12-13-2012, 08:09 AM
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Originally Posted by Bozo
That would limit skyw inc. Look at all US mainline and all internationals that do not have clear access to places like sav, ict etc....
A great deal of pilots do not understand how regionals started. They had their own brand and sold seats. Mainlines would buy seats and revenue share those seats. So IF this is the case the industry is about to go full circle.
A great deal of pilots do not understand how regionals started. They had their own brand and sold seats. Mainlines would buy seats and revenue share those seats. So IF this is the case the industry is about to go full circle.
12-13-2012, 08:11 AM
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Is it me or is the timing suspect here? Just as AA has an agreement, and it looks like a landslide on the UA agreement is coming, IMO, I think the fix is in....
Also, AA is going to have 200 190/5... looks like these narrow gauge planes are going to be the future for pilots over the short term.
Also, AA is going to have 200 190/5... looks like these narrow gauge planes are going to be the future for pilots over the short term.
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