FedEx 767, more traction...
09-25-2011, 11:26 PM
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Interesting thread on airliners.net... FDX stockholder meeting today... Aircraft announcement on Sept 26, 2011, 30 years later???
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Boeing 767: 30 Years Aloft. — Civil Aviation Forum | Airliners.net
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Boeing 767: 30 Years Aloft. — Civil Aviation Forum | Airliners.net
09-26-2011, 02:59 AM
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Originally Posted by meatloaf
Yes, there is a problem with the new Long Range Nav checklist. We've operated fine without one for 20+ yrs. If you don't know this stuff you shouldn't be out over the water.
Next up we'll be doing page counts on the spare pubs bags. Just to keep our attention level up of course.
Next up we'll be doing page counts on the spare pubs bags. Just to keep our attention level up of course.
But, Meatloaf, if you don't need the LRN checklist, why don't you just check the blocks while you're still in the AOC. That way you don't have to mess with it enroute. Somehow, based on what you've said, I believe the LRN may have been designed for guys just like you!
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09-26-2011, 06:50 AM
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from today's Leeham News and Comment, Intelligence for the Aviation Industry
could be BS and YMMV ...
FedEx gets ‘best and final offers’ from Airbus, Boeing
September 26, 2011
FedEx is considering ordering the Airbus A330-200F or Boeing 767-300F. We learned at ISTAT that some at the company think the A330-200F is too much airplane in terms of range for US domestic service and would prefer the short-range A330-300F capable of carrying more volume. Although some months ago Jon Ostrower broke the story that FDX was talking with Boeing about the 767-400, we learned at ISTAT Boeing said “no.” It is focused on the KC-46A, 767-derived tanker and doesn’t want to take on a program that would divert resources from this effort.
Separately, we learned that Airbus and Boeing submitted their best and final offers last week and a decision–which might include a decision to do nothing–could come as early as this week. Concerns over the economy are spooking FDX, we are told, and there is a faction that favors acquiring more Boeing 757s for conversion and doubling up on frequency if capacity is needed while maintaining the flexibility to cut capacity in a downturn at a lower capital acquisition cost.
If Airbus were to win this order for the A330F, then the prospect of Airbus proceeding with the Mobile (AL) plant is back on the table, we are told.
could be BS and YMMV ...
FedEx gets ‘best and final offers’ from Airbus, Boeing
September 26, 2011
FedEx is considering ordering the Airbus A330-200F or Boeing 767-300F. We learned at ISTAT that some at the company think the A330-200F is too much airplane in terms of range for US domestic service and would prefer the short-range A330-300F capable of carrying more volume. Although some months ago Jon Ostrower broke the story that FDX was talking with Boeing about the 767-400, we learned at ISTAT Boeing said “no.” It is focused on the KC-46A, 767-derived tanker and doesn’t want to take on a program that would divert resources from this effort.
Separately, we learned that Airbus and Boeing submitted their best and final offers last week and a decision–which might include a decision to do nothing–could come as early as this week. Concerns over the economy are spooking FDX, we are told, and there is a faction that favors acquiring more Boeing 757s for conversion and doubling up on frequency if capacity is needed while maintaining the flexibility to cut capacity in a downturn at a lower capital acquisition cost.
If Airbus were to win this order for the A330F, then the prospect of Airbus proceeding with the Mobile (AL) plant is back on the table, we are told.
09-26-2011, 09:14 AM
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It wouldn't normally be commented on in a stockholders meeting. It is a decision that occurs at the Board of Directors meetings when approval is requested for large capital expenditures. You wouldn't be privy to that info, unless of course you are a Board Member.
09-26-2011, 11:19 PM
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...there is a faction that favors acquiring more Boeing 757s for conversion and doubling up on frequency if capacity is needed...
Coming soon to a 757 near you: Four-leg out & backs will be the "new normal."
Coming soon to a 757 near you: Four-leg out & backs will be the "new normal."
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