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Thoughts on SkyWest’s latest order

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Yesterday SkyWest and Embraer announced an order for another 16 E-175s.  This order boosts SkyWest’s E-175 fleet, which is already the world’s largest of the type.  These 16 aircraft will be used exclusively for Delta Air Lines regional service.  SkyWest…

ANTONOV looks for Canadian partners?

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The rumors have been flying for some weeks.  When the story first appeared we contacted Antonov and we were sent the following: “Information published in Le Devoir newspaper in the article “Le géant ukrainien Antonov veut atterrir au Québec” (“Ukrainian…

Guess who’s 30 years old today?

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Guess who’s 30 years old today? May 14, 1991, was the first flight of the Canadair Regional Jet (CRJ).  Here’s the Press Release from that memorable day. The PR notes: “The Canadair Regional Jet is the world’s only twin-engined jetliner…