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Old Jun 30, 2017, 8:12 pm
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Originally Posted by FlyerBeek
I suppose I still don't fully understand/appreciate your definition of "real airplane." AA certainly considers the E190 as a "real airplane" in terms of treating it as a mainline aircraft with mainline AA crews (granted a holdover from US and going away within the next year). I also find the E90s more comfortable in F and with better upgrade odds than the mainlinst 737s/MD80s.

-FlyerBeek
To me, a "real airplane" is anything that can maintain sustained powered flight, has wings, and can fly above 1000 feet. But that's just me.
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