Wonder if Al Baker will ever pull the trigger on the Bombardier C-Series? True the C-Series has been plagued with delays, but Farnborough is approaching and they do have 4 flight test vehicles despite the recent engine issue. Al Baker has talked about his interest in the C-Series in the past - but I am also sure it is tied to flight access to Canada as well.........
Would be a good aircraft for long and thin routes throughout the region and into Eastern Europe and Africa....
Here is a recent article about potential Qatar interest:
http://www.flightglobal.com/news/art...larity-392634/
No doubt hiring would be impacted by this type of decision down the line...