In a message dated 6/13/2003 9:51:03 AM Pacific Daylight Time, dks28@xxxxxxxxxxx writes: << And on the idea that underwing engines are more attractive to = customers... I have to confess that I don't know of anyone who chooses which plane to = fly on based on the location of the engines. Couple that with the = DC-9/MD-80/717 line of aircraft, and I just don't think that dog will hunt. >> I do know some people are still weary of RJs (I am not one). Also, B6 is making sure to call them Embraer, not ERJ