The news reports state that LOT is looking for 84 regional aircraft. It helps to know what LOT is operating now.
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The table lists 71 aircraft, so 84 means significant growth. However, if the focus is only on regional jets, as reported, this is far more substantial news. Bear in mind that LOT has 13 737 MAX on order.
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