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BOGSAT
How are the 76 operations going so far? Any other inputs as far as trips, schedule, RONs, and QOL? Any other notes as to fleet growth, projected classes (sizes), etc. appreciated. I understand the operations are still evolving, but I am hoping to fuel more discussion on probably one of the best and most professional threads on APC to date (IMHO)! Thanks.
SLOW. Six months in, half of our current 767 FOs have yet to see the plane. It makes sense - first they focused on getting check airman checked out, then captains, then a handful of FOs with previous 767/AMC experience (although many more previous 767 guys are still sitting at home). You do domestic OE before international, and with only one DHL route, there's only room for a handful of crews. It'll get better as we get more airplanes, but trips/schedule/QOL are all chaotic at the moment.
As for fleet size, a total of 5 DHL birds and 3 -300ERs this year. As of today, 2 300s and 1 DHL currently on property.
I'd heard of two 767 classes before June, now I hear it's 3. 12 is a typical size.
Understand that this is all new airplane growing pains. DHL flights are the same old, same old every night. It's only chaotic now as they plug different guys in/out to get OE.
When is the 2nd DHL route scheduled to open?
The current 76 domestic route is CVG-SFO correct? Any knowledge of the projected DHL/DOD routes?
Thanks!