Any "Latest & Greatest" about Delta?
02-21-2013 | 01:48 PM
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From JG at LAX visit. Paraphrasing-West coast build is now focus (NYC heavy lifting is done). More self feed in Sea and LAX. Limited Interviews in late 13 for flow throughs with classes beginning early 14. Hiring full force early 14 continuously for the foreseeable future. Need 50 per month by mid to late 14 just to fill the 717s...plus more as the retirements kick in.
I'm just the messenger. I make no judgement as to how truthful or reliable his forecast is... But he did say it.
I'm just the messenger. I make no judgement as to how truthful or reliable his forecast is... But he did say it.
02-21-2013 | 02:08 PM
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I should have stayed mechanical (like I normally do), but I got cute and thought I could time the bottom a little closer. Moral?...I'm an idiot. Carl
02-21-2013 | 02:08 PM
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I hear you. Healthy skepticism is still prudent. FWIW, LAX-BOS and LAX-ANC in June are mainline. LAX-GEG, SEA and SJC are CR9. He also said they would really like to grow more in LA but gate space is very tight.
02-21-2013 | 02:11 PM
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02-21-2013 | 02:14 PM
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Just looking for a little larger round, with more stopping power, for big game other than the .223. I use a .30-06 now for deer season, and would use it for elk/moose too, if I were ever luck enough to draw a tag. 
Just bought my fiancee a .243 (100gr round is enough for her) to come hunting with me next fall, and was looking for a 30-caliber round in the AR too.
That's all, thanks.
GJ
Just bought my fiancee a .243 (100gr round is enough for her) to come hunting with me next fall, and was looking for a 30-caliber round in the AR too.That's all, thanks.
GJ
02-21-2013 | 02:21 PM
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02-21-2013 | 02:23 PM
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Wide bodies
Alright, here goes. This is from an old friend at Boeing. Delta wants 10 777-300ER's. Boeing is only willing to sell them at a price too high for Delta. Boeing offered 11 or so 747-400's that are in perfect shape at a low price from their division that handles lease/default situations. Delta said they're not interested because they want the 777-300ER. Boeing wouldn't budge on 777 price, and Delta wouldn't budge on not wanting more 747-400's. Boeing then offered the 11 or so 747-400's at prices less than half of the 777's, and (from what he's saying), Delta accepted. He says we're absolutely stealing the airplanes.
My 2 cents.
Carl
My 2 cents.
Carl
02-21-2013 | 02:37 PM
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Alright, here goes. This is from an old friend at Boeing. Delta wants 10 777-300ER's. Boeing is only willing to sell them at a price too high for Delta. Boeing offered 11 or so 747-400's that are in perfect shape at a low price from their division that handles lease/default situations. Delta said they're not interested because they want the 777-300ER. Boeing wouldn't budge on 777 price, and Delta wouldn't budge on not wanting more 747-400's. Boeing then offered the 11 or so 747-400's at prices less than half of the 777's, and (from what he's saying), Delta accepted. He says we're absolutely stealing the airplanes.
My 2 cents.
Carl
My 2 cents.
Carl
02-21-2013 | 02:49 PM
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Alright, here goes. This is from an old friend at Boeing. Delta wants 10 777-300ER's. Boeing is only willing to sell them at a price too high for Delta. Boeing offered 11 or so 747-400's that are in perfect shape at a low price from their division that handles lease/default situations. Delta said they're not interested because they want the 777-300ER. Boeing wouldn't budge on 777 price, and Delta wouldn't budge on not wanting more 747-400's. Boeing then offered the 11 or so 747-400's at prices less than half of the 777's, and (from what he's saying), Delta accepted. He says we're absolutely stealing the airplanes.
My 2 cents.
Carl
My 2 cents.
Carl
02-21-2013 | 02:52 PM
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From: 777B
Alright, here goes. This is from an old friend at Boeing. Delta wants 10 777-300ER's. Boeing is only willing to sell them at a price too high for Delta. Boeing offered 11 or so 747-400's that are in perfect shape at a low price from their division that handles lease/default situations. Delta said they're not interested because they want the 777-300ER. Boeing wouldn't budge on 777 price, and Delta wouldn't budge on not wanting more 747-400's. Boeing then offered the 11 or so 747-400's at prices less than half of the 777's, and (from what he's saying), Delta accepted. He says we're absolutely stealing the airplanes.
My 2 cents.
Carl
My 2 cents.
Carl
The 747 line is running at overcapacity. This means they are making more planes than they are selling. In the very near term, they will have to decide to park the line for awhile or produce unsold jets.
Personally I'd like to see some 747-800s. We need the cargo and people lift in certain markets.
I'd also like to see some 777-300s. Maybe Air France will sell us some of theirs.
Big widebodies produce jobs, advancement and hiring. The only thing the 777 has over the 747 is the ultra long haul 4 man cockpit. That is more jobs, advancement and hiring.
Edit: Oh yeah one more thing. Are these replacement jets for the 787? Just kidding, the fences will be down before they show up.
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