Originally Posted by
744driver
I would even modify your statement and say that they only want certain types of airplanes...
I'm sorry but the ABX fleet is not likely to be of very much interest to Atlas...just like they might not be interested in World's P&W-powered 744s.
Atlas operates some Pratt & Whitney powered 747s. Atlas now has other fleet types and other variations to those fleet types. I would not rule anything out if there is money to be made from a deal. As demand in our business has declined and our competitors are hurting, we should capitalize on these opportunities.
An acquisition would take-out competitor supply while raising our pricing power. At the same time, we would gain new customers.
We may have too much on our plate to capitalize on any of these opportunities right now with the 767 program start-up, the ending of the Classic program, and the start of the 747-8 program.
We will have to wait and see how it plays out. Oh, what any of this does to hiring is anyones guess.