Delta pilots oppose larger regional aircraft, in blow to Embraer: sources
In new labour contract, they'll retain "scope clause" - which protects well-paid pilot jobs with better working conditions at major airlines
Montreal
DELTA Air Lines Inc pilots are expected to keep existing rules in their new labour contract that prevent the No 2 US carrier from flying aircraft above a certain weight on regional routes - in a blow to Embraer SA and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd, whose latest models exceed that limit.
The pilots' new labour contract will keep what is known as a "scope clause", which restricts planes heavier than 86,000 pounds and with more than 76 seats from being flown on regional routes, two sources familiar with the matter told Reuters.
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