Of course ,there is nothing to stop Eastern taking out new leases on their current aircraft(BA leases on these expire between 2007-09). This will depend on market prices presumably.
Looking to gauge prices,thought I would check current numbers stored of J41s/D328s,and although not perhaps completely up to date,obtained the following---Jetstream 41s stored(41!,)D328s stored(52),plus D328jets(45). Inconclusive then! I guess it will be who wants to shift them the most! I guess the current fleet is HERE,fully PAINTED,doesn't seem much point in changing!