NW Evaluating CRJ-900 & EMB-190 in MSP on 7/27
Jul 29, 2006, 10:13 pm
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So, NW can now negotiate the BEST deal for either CRJ-900's or E-190 series aircraft. Let's hope the E-190 wins out. Better for Y seating for sure and comparable to (if not better than) the DC-9 series.
Jul 29, 2006, 10:55 pm
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Looks like a SONIC Commercial to me.
Originally Posted by Lehava
Looks like cellophane wrapped candies!!!!
This photos says it all... http://www.flickr.com/photos/40119032@N00/199912811/
Oh you boys look so comfortable...DONT BUY THINGS WHERE YOU SIT THIS CLOSE
This photos says it all... http://www.flickr.com/photos/40119032@N00/199912811/
Oh you boys look so comfortable...DONT BUY THINGS WHERE YOU SIT THIS CLOSE
Jul 31, 2006, 12:38 am
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Originally Posted by Radiocycle
The old limit for regional airlink seating capacity was 69 seats, negotiated during the Pilots strike, the 69 seat limit was raised to 76 seats during the recent nwa/pilots contract negotiation.
Accordingly, any configuration of a NW airlink a/c cannot exceed 76 seats without being operated by NWA mainline pilots, and NWA mainline Flight Attendants
RC
Accordingly, any configuration of a NW airlink a/c cannot exceed 76 seats without being operated by NWA mainline pilots, and NWA mainline Flight Attendants
RC
Curious, why would NWA look at the E-190 and the CRJ-900 for regional operations? They both seem large for only 76 seats. NWA could use those aircraft with more seats on it's mainline operation.
Jul 31, 2006, 8:26 am
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Originally Posted by NWAFA
Curious, why would NWA look at the E-190 and the CRJ-900 for regional operations? They both seem large for only 76 seats. NWA could use those aircraft with more seats on it's mainline operation.
Jul 31, 2006, 8:31 am
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I thought the CRJ's and ERJ's were to replace the aging DC-9 fleet. DC-9 routes are a little longer range than most current CRJ routes.
Originally Posted by NWAFA
Curious, why would NWA look at the E-190 and the CRJ-900 for regional operations? They both seem large for only 76 seats. NWA could use those aircraft with more seats on it's mainline operation.
Jul 31, 2006, 8:51 am
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Originally Posted by NWAFA
Curious, why would NWA look at the E-190 and the CRJ-900 for regional operations? They both seem large for only 76 seats. NWA could use those aircraft with more seats on it's mainline operation.
Cheaper labor? (Under the new proposed contract, Mesaba wants to pay its first year pilots less than $17,000 per year, before taxes and insurance deductions.)
When Mesaba operated the Avro, it had 69 seats, the limit for NWA regionals. The new owners of the Avros, CityJet (in Dublin and Paris), have increased the seating capacity.
Jul 31, 2006, 1:37 pm
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The ARJ-85 is rated for 85 economy pax (hence the name). NW got a deal on buying the -85 instead of the -70, so they put in an F section.
As for the E70 vs Crj-900.. Well, if the CRJ is cheaper, more reliable, and they already have pilots and mechanics trained to operate the series.. I can see why it's a strong contender.
As for the E70 vs Crj-900.. Well, if the CRJ is cheaper, more reliable, and they already have pilots and mechanics trained to operate the series.. I can see why it's a strong contender.
Jul 31, 2006, 2:40 pm
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Originally Posted by oopsz
The ARJ-85 is rated for 85 economy pax (hence the name). NW got a deal on buying the -85 instead of the -70, so they put in an F section.
As for the E70 vs Crj-900.. Well, if the CRJ is cheaper, more reliable, and they already have pilots and mechanics trained to operate the series.. I can see why it's a strong contender.
As for the E70 vs Crj-900.. Well, if the CRJ is cheaper, more reliable, and they already have pilots and mechanics trained to operate the series.. I can see why it's a strong contender.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BAe_146 (according to wikipedia)
Looks like with 31" pitch, it accomodates 100 pax with 3 on each side (6 across), no FC, however 5 across = 85]
so NW didn't screw us as hard as they could have
http://www.baeportal.datathree.com/p...April_2004.pdf
this PDF was pretty interesting
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Jul 31, 2006, 3:43 pm
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Originally Posted by NWAFA
Also this may be a rumor, NWA lost the I.A. certificate because they didn't start up Compass like they said they would.
Plus, NW still has the certificate from Independence that they can sell to someone else, likely for more than they paid for it...
Sneaky move, Doug...