9L vs C5
12-15-2009, 03:35 AM
#31
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We will see. Right now, there is no replacement being built. I wonder if SAAB would tool back up if someone kicked up an order large enough. Not enough demand right now! Anything can happen in 5-10 years from now.
I would love to see a new and improved SAAB, crisp on the controls, fast, able to leap tall mountains on a single engine...with a nice cup holder too.
I would love to see a new and improved SAAB, crisp on the controls, fast, able to leap tall mountains on a single engine...with a nice cup holder too.
12-15-2009, 11:41 AM
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12-15-2009, 11:48 AM
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12-15-2009, 12:56 PM
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12-18-2009, 05:59 PM
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well you colganites should be happy after listening to the pncl corp webcast - all they talk about is growing your side of the operation. No mention at all to growing the 900 fleet because i think they finally realized they can't place them anywhere because they are morons. I wouldnt be suprised if we sold the 900's we have to someone else to grow you guys more! Congrats!
12-18-2009, 06:20 PM
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12-19-2009, 09:46 AM
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Saab can't even build a decent car these days and has LOOONG since given up building airplanes. Don't count on either to change. The only players in the 30-40 seat TP market are used Dash 8's (I suppose with a big enough order they'd start making new ones again) and the ATR 42.
12-19-2009, 10:45 AM
#39
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Actually they both share something else in common, GM just announced that, like the Saturn deal, the deal to sell off Saab fell through and will simply be shut down entirely. There won't be anymore planes or cars built with the Saab name.
