What does BBD gain from claiming that they were not at fault? Let me see???? "Ahhaa told you so", & risk pissing off the customer to the point that they go with Embraer??
So far there is no real indication that BBD is liable for all three accidents. Why would they try and settle the issue fast, when the investigation is not pointing the finger towards them so far?
Answer, to save the customer, even if it means giving them a big discount!
It's the art of Business & reciprocity. You never know, SAS just might buy more CRJ 900s or even C-Series?
If SAS would have gone with Embraer, then BBD would have truly lost in the end.
I really don't like BBD management, but I think they did a great job on this one!