Originally Posted by
emcampbe
Just curious about the CR7 to CR5 conversion, seems to be a few units that have gone through the conversion already or going through it now. But they won’t be able to enter service until flight certification is done, which will take some time.
Are they just short the few UAX birds in the meantime. Is there just a schedule reduction on some routes for this? Has flight testing even started for the CR5 fleet?
Exactly as Atword said, these are being replaced one-for-one with new E175s. So no shortage in overall fleet, but there is a shortage for GoJet in the meantime. Currently Bombardier and the FAA are working towards a type certificate, which should be complete soon. Once ready the CR5s will be added to the schedule.