If the mods disagree with moving the thread, then why should anyone continue to beat the drum of "inequity."
The thread was started by an AA employee who was asking why DL can do what AA seemingly cannot. The OP is not alone in asking the question... and I completely agree AA has the capability of being a force in the MRO space. AA mgmt has continually pulled back from that line of work.
My contributions to this thread are largely in response to 700s continued attempts to frame maintenance in a limited view that keeps DL from being seen in the accurate light, the one that everyone else in the industry recognizes - while at the same time pushing what his preferred union has been able to do at his carrier.
Perhaps if the moderators removed his limiting comments on what he considers to be maintenance, there would be little need for a response.