Originally Posted by
iaflyer
I suspect no, American's oldest 757 was delivered in 1989. I would assume they are getting rid of the older ones.
The 757s we're getting rid of are the 1985-1990 vintage, so 1989 at the edge of that. Plus, they have RR engines, so it would be another engine type. Not that we don't have that here, but if we were only going to fly them for say, 5 more years, may not make economic sense. Also, I don't think they are getting rid of many, 10?
Those are the first round of aircraft leases they are refusing. There will be more.