Originally Posted by
VH DSJ
The original launch customer for the E175-E2 was SkyWest in the USA and being a regional airline, they were subjected to scope clauses from their mainline partners which limited the size of the aircraft which they could operate. With the E2 having an MTOW higher than the legacy E175, it no longer met the scope clauses to which SkyWest operates and consequently they have had to drop their orders. It was not for a lack of faith in the product which you seem to be alluding to with your post.
If you're hanging off the window, does it matter if someone steps on your fingers intentionally or accidentally?