"Edited to add.... rumors today that both the Egyptian and Jordanian aircraft selections will go to Embraer~! Time for Bombardier to do something about their marketing team!"
Well an Egyptair order for Embraers is not a surprise and has been 'confirmed' by a number of sources, however I had no idea Jordan was looking for Embraers. Am I right in assuming you are refering to Royal Jordanian's subsidary Royal Wings who operate Dash-8s?
The problem Bombardier faces are:
1) their aircraft are more expensive
2) they are unwilling to negotiate delivery slots.
3) Embraer economics are better than Bombardiar. The former have developed the ERJ-145 XR specifically for "hot and high" conditions (like in ME)
mutt, do you mind if I ask what the source of these rumors are? You could always email me. Thanks