That MAX order is probably going to be pushed back multiple years seeing Tiger won’t be needing the swap outs now.
Part of a widebody deal with Mr Boeing will likely result in a deferral of the MAX order until mid this decade.
The fleet is young enough as it is
True, and the Max sim that arrives in 3 or 4 months will be an unusually good profit generator for at least a couple of years, assuming Boeing's sim training recommendation is accepted.
There is provision in at least 3 VA Group pilot EBAs to preserve redundant pilots' spot on the seniority list for up to 5 years.