Originally Posted by akerosid
With four different types - EMB145, Dash 8, 146/ARJ and ATP, they're going to need to focus on fleet standardisation pretty darn quickly; the 737s will still be needed at Gatwick, so perhaps this is an opportunity for Embraer to prove the low cost credentials of the EMB170-190 series.
Alternatives? I don't think the 318 is an option and the 319 is probably too large; even though it will be a low cost operation, they probably don't want to be replacing a 50 seater with a 150 seater; a fleet of 190/195s, with Embraer taking back the 145s (and as much else as possible) might be the way forward.
Sid, its bad enough without you telling everyone we still have ATP'S!!! We don't, thank the lord, so thats one nail less in the coffin!
And DE assures us that the 170/190 is too heavy. What the hell he means by that I have no idea! Any flying chaps care to comment?
Not that we can have new aircraft, but it's nice to dream occasionally!
skiddy