02-27-2024, 07:50 AM
(02-26-2024, 05:25 PM)AaronS Wrote: Alaska initially announced the 737 MAX would replace the 717 if their purchase of Hawaiian Airlines went through. They backtracked on that statement a few months later when they stated they'll keep the 717s in service another five years. This decision is apparently based upon the 737 MAX's engines. They're incapable of a hot restart and quick turnaround that is required for inter island service. This may change in the next 2-3 years when this capability may be included with the 737MAX's engines.
I am wondering however, that if the Alaska acquisition truly happens and considering all the “garbage” with Boeing, as well as Alaska’s current fleet of 87 Embraer 175’s we could see them make a push towards the newest Embraer E195-E2.
Still works for fleet consolidation which is their aim, but damn sure wish Boeing would get its poop together. I think once as perfected as it’s original predecessor, the 737 MAX family are the best jets around for their designed purpose.