Originally Posted by
Stranger
Not at all.
E90 sits 94-97 in two class configuration. Engine is old inefficient technology, basically same as the CRJ, even inefficient compared with current versions of the 320/737 (not new generation).
CSeries: CS100 sits at least 108 in two classes, CS300 sits at least 130, more likely 135 in an AC sardine class configuration. Efficiency probably 25 better.
Plus all the signs are that AC is not terribly happy with the EMBs reliability.
I thought the E90 have/or are coming out with a new more efficient plane? New E is perhaps not as good as the C series, but it would be risky buying the c-series now, when so many airlines have passed.
I assume the taxpayer will soon pay for C-series for Air Canada, and if the NDP get in thats a 1000% sure AC will get them for next to nothing because it looks like the NDP will sweep the Quebec province.