Someone thinks we're gonna cave on scope
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Someone thinks we're gonna cave on scope
SkyWest forges $4.2 billion agreement for 100 MRJs
By Christine Boynton | July 11, 2012
SkyWest Inc. on Wednesday signed an agreement in principle with Mitsubishi Aircraft Corp. for 100 Mitsubishi Regional Jets (MRJ). The deal is valued at $4.2 billion at list prices, and Mitsubishi president Hideo Egawa said he is “hoping to conclude a firm agreement as soon as possible maybe within a few weeks.”
Deliveries are planned to begin in 2017 and conclude by the end of 2020.
“SkyWest remains committed to providing innovative leadership within the regional airline industry,” SkyWest president Bradford Rich said. “This agreement is the product of a cooperative partnership that we are confident will create long-term value for both parties.”
Utah-based SkyWest is a holding company for SkyWest Airlines and ExpressJet Airlines and operates as United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines and US Airways. It operates a fleet of 725 regional aircraft.
The MRJ has so far received 70 firm orders, which would jump to 170 following a completion of a firm contract with SkyWest.
“We’re working very closely together on this program to ensure success,” Pratt and Whitney president commercial engines Todd Kallman told journalists at the Farnborough Airshow. “Testing on the PW1200G ... is going very well.” It yesterday announced the engine had completed its first flight test program (ATW Daily News, July 10). “The engine program is on track for certification next year,” Kallman said.
By Christine Boynton | July 11, 2012
SkyWest Inc. on Wednesday signed an agreement in principle with Mitsubishi Aircraft Corp. for 100 Mitsubishi Regional Jets (MRJ). The deal is valued at $4.2 billion at list prices, and Mitsubishi president Hideo Egawa said he is “hoping to conclude a firm agreement as soon as possible maybe within a few weeks.”
Deliveries are planned to begin in 2017 and conclude by the end of 2020.
“SkyWest remains committed to providing innovative leadership within the regional airline industry,” SkyWest president Bradford Rich said. “This agreement is the product of a cooperative partnership that we are confident will create long-term value for both parties.”
Utah-based SkyWest is a holding company for SkyWest Airlines and ExpressJet Airlines and operates as United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines and US Airways. It operates a fleet of 725 regional aircraft.
The MRJ has so far received 70 firm orders, which would jump to 170 following a completion of a firm contract with SkyWest.
“We’re working very closely together on this program to ensure success,” Pratt and Whitney president commercial engines Todd Kallman told journalists at the Farnborough Airshow. “Testing on the PW1200G ... is going very well.” It yesterday announced the engine had completed its first flight test program (ATW Daily News, July 10). “The engine program is on track for certification next year,” Kallman said.
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yes, you 2can be an RJ pilot for your entire career. If you got hired with a regional in the last 6 to 8 years, you will likely be there another 4 to 8 years.
even better news you can make absolutely nothing in the way of earnings. Actually, even better still, you can pay for the priviledge of flying.........
this career is all jeffed up.
even better news you can make absolutely nothing in the way of earnings. Actually, even better still, you can pay for the priviledge of flying.........
this career is all jeffed up.
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No, the 50 seat RJs at Delta are being traded UP for CR9s,(almost 3 for 1) with the manufacturer. Those MRJs are probably for UAL or AA. While you're at it, please work your own stuff out too between your MECs, you don't want to end up like the USAir guys, do you? Heck no!
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yes, you 2can be an RJ pilot for your entire career. If you got hired with a regional in the last 6 to 8 years, you will likely be there another 4 to 8 years.
even better news you can make absolutely nothing in the way of earnings. Actually, even better still, you can pay for the priviledge of flying.........
this career is all jeffed up.
even better news you can make absolutely nothing in the way of earnings. Actually, even better still, you can pay for the priviledge of flying.........
this career is all jeffed up.
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No, the 50 seat RJs at Delta are being traded UP for CR9s,(almost 3 for 1) with the manufacturer. Those MRJs are probably for UAL or AA. While you're at it, please work your own stuff out too between your MECs, you don't want to end up like the USAir guys, do you? Heck no!
If we cave on scope, I would envision USAir looking like Haight-Ashbury during the summer of 67 compared to rage many will feel here.
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Uh, well Skywest currently flies CRJ-700's for both United and Delta.
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