CRJ-700
Nov 30, 2014, 7:20 pm
#16
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How many 737s are on order, and what type?
Any guesses on what they will replace?
I read recently AS is the only US based airline still using 400s.
I also read AS was going to phase out the 700 series but this shows there are still 14 of them.
I know some of the 400 series are now four rows of first
Nov 30, 2014, 7:42 pm
#17
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Dec 1, 2014, 10:01 pm
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Dec 2, 2014, 2:52 pm
#21
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Is there a program to convert the -900 to a -900ER configuration? Or is AS "stuck" with the -900s it has?
The biggest difference that would be of benefit is the stronger wing that allows a higher max. takeoff weight. Since only 52 were made it would never make economic sense to offer a program to modify them. Other changes such as the flat rear pressure bulkhead, plugged exit doors and retractable tail skid, would be of little to no benefit to AS.