RE:probable courseYour comment is plain & simple common sense - I'd like nothing more than to see some new orders from big American airlines. I've owned and sold BBD for now 30 years + and the company certainly has had various credibility issues over the years.
The likes of "what's a regional jet" ? Orders being slow in the mid 1990s until the CRJ really grabbed traction in 1997-98. Despite all the doubts and challenges presented, the company eventually delivered all the goods with an excellent quality product. (last I looked they've sold near 2000 CRJs).
Once this new airplane begins deliveries and ultimately proves itself to be a worthy competitor, the shares now trading below $1 will look very very cheap!