60 new E175 jets on the way for Alaska
Feb 8, 2016, 10:54 pm
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60 new E175 jets on the way for Alaska
Saw this, 30 on order and 30 options. Brad said "Portland will be seeing a lot of the 175" lets hope some of those are on new routes. http://www.seattletimes.com/business...regional-jets/
Feb 9, 2016, 6:32 am
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so AS is buying them outright and not using Skywest? At least thats how I read it. Assuming this will phase out most of the Q400s and all of the CRJ 7s there isnt much of a net increase in a/c. Would be nice to see these things replace the Q400s in Alaska 
Feb 9, 2016, 7:57 am
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CRJ replacements are on order already for operation by oo. This should end up as a net positive,
CRJ replacements are on order already for operation by oo. This should end up as a net positive,
Feb 9, 2016, 7:58 am
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I also assume that this is part of Tilden's stated plan to move towards retiring the Q400s, which makes it even more likely that QX will operate some or all of these planes.
Feb 9, 2016, 8:25 am
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As I understand it AS has ordered 23 E175's for use by Skywest, which will replace all CRJ's and add to the Skywest/Alaska fleet. In addition AS ordered 30 more E175's with option for 30 additional. All of those will go to QX and replace most, but not all of the Q400's. This will give a net increase to QX. As best I can tell the Q's will operate routes in the 400 miles and less area. My guess is QX wil replace some west coast flying with the E175's and free up some AS 737's.
Feb 9, 2016, 9:01 am
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Nothing is official I don't think. Though I don't doubt this is accurate.
From the article:
From the article:
Alaska Airlines spokeswoman Bobbie Egan said “no final decision has been made, no documents have been signed and our board of directors has not approved any new jet purchase.”
Feb 9, 2016, 9:29 am
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As I understand it AS has ordered 23 E175's for use by Skywest, which will replace all CRJ's and add to the Skywest/Alaska fleet. In addition AS ordered 30 more E175's with option for 30 additional. All of those will go to QX and replace most, but not all of the Q400's. This will give a net increase to QX. As best I can tell the Q's will operate routes in the 400 miles and less area. My guess is QX wil replace some west coast flying with the E175's and free up some AS 737's.
Feb 9, 2016, 1:06 pm
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Agreed. There may be an "understanding" but no ink has been signed.
Might happen Wednesday...
Originally Posted by alphaeagle
Nothing is official I don't think. Though I don't doubt this is accurate.
From the article:
From the article:
Alaska Airlines spokeswoman Bobbie Egan said “no final decision has been made, no documents have been signed and our board of directors has not approved any new jet purchase.”
Might happen Wednesday...
Feb 11, 2016, 1:53 pm
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No link to make it "official" but the BoD has approved Horizon Air to bring 30 regional jets onto the property. Manufacturer and type to be determined shortly (here's hoping they're E175s!).
Feb 11, 2016, 5:49 pm
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You're word is good enough!
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Originally Posted by SOCguy
No link to make it "official" but the BoD has approved Horizon Air to bring 30 regional jets onto the property. Manufacturer and type to be determined shortly (here's hoping they're E175s!).
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Feb 12, 2016, 12:28 pm
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Feb 12, 2016, 12:42 pm
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If you're referring to the CRJ-900, I'm with 3Cforme.