Originally Posted by
MX727
But FedEx isn't comparing the 767 to the 300. The debate is the 767 vs. 330
Correct, that's where the *debate* is. Is the extra performance of the 330 worth buying a more expensive, modern airbus (gross), that won't have a common type with the 757?
However, FedEx is comparing the 767 and the 330 to what they currently do, and to what they *could* do, and when it comes to that, the 767 is a no brainer. It can replace the 10 and the 300 with almost no adjustment, and have commonality with the 757. If they were to buy the 767 and retire the 727 like they plan to, you *could* probably see the 757 move up to WB rates too, or a separate 757/767 pay scale above the current NB rate.