Burt Reynolds
El Bandido
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- Jul 23, 2005
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I know that the 717 is out of production, but just for sake of discussion, why does it make sense for a mainline/LCC to fly 90 seat RJs built in Canada or Brazil instead of flying 717s made here in the good old U.S. of A.?
I assume that the RJs are cheaper to purchase, but I don't know for sure. Anybody familiar with the captial/operating costs of these two? How about break even point, etc.
It would also seem that there would be fewer startup difficulties with a new aircraft from Boeing, but that's just an opinion.
Anyway, just random thoughts on a reserve day...
I assume that the RJs are cheaper to purchase, but I don't know for sure. Anybody familiar with the captial/operating costs of these two? How about break even point, etc.
It would also seem that there would be fewer startup difficulties with a new aircraft from Boeing, but that's just an opinion.
Anyway, just random thoughts on a reserve day...
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