Krusty, mate I thought we had an understanding!?
I dont want to get this thread into a slinging match, but XRlent has it correct.
You have mistaken the 'end game' 10 year deal as what you thought was going to happen after 12 months. These ATR's have only been operating RPT since October remember!
If Rex tried to double its fleet over the space of 3 or so years, what do you think would happen? Would there be growing pains? I think any flying organisation is doing well to add even 50% capacity with the way our illustrious regulator runs things.
As XRlent said, its a complex deal, the explanation of which would be on Skywest SXR ASX releases. In short- Skywest the company arent buying the aircraft from ATR.
Getting back to topic- it was good to see full Business and Premium Economy in the B777 on the way to Abu Dhabi recently!