further bad news.....
Story in Aviation Daily(11/7):
"Lufthansa cancelled its order for 60 Fairchild Dornier 728 regional jets, making it likely that the program will not survive. The airline confirmed to AviationNow.com affiliate Aviation Daily on Thursday that it has formally stepped back from the order, which would have been the largest for the 728. Fairchild Dornier declined comment.
The decision came as Alenia Aeronautica continues to evaluate a bid for the 70-90 seater program. The Italian company told Fairchild Dornier it would announce a preliminary decision by the end of next week.
Alenia would have to take over the 728/928 with virtually no launch customers; essentially only small orders from CSA Czech Airlines and Bavaria Leasing remain. Insolvency administrator Eberhard Braun, however, said even orders still on the books would have to be renegotiated by the new owner."