Originally Posted by
PilotFrog
Misread Japan. Thought it said Saudi
Nothing to see here.
Move along.
25 Saudi MD-90 all went to AerSale...
FWIW, last year AerSale also bought 19 JAL 744s...
AerSale is dedicated to excellence in flight equipment leasing and spares support. We specialize in providing lease aircraft and engines to airlines worldwide
Do you think it makes sense to purchase 20% of the world fleet of a niche type for spares alone? No word yet on if the AerSale deal includes the Saudi sim...
Here's a quick thought, If the MD88 doesn't get the cockpit upgrade soon, here is what the endgame 3-5 years down the line would look like...
117 MD88
16 MD90
34 DC-9
167 Total
65 MD90 (board approved max)
80 717
25 Saudi MD90 (if added to the fleet)
170 Total
The A319 is a negotiating position just as GK saying he will park painted and WN configured 733 and keep the "unwanted" 717 by spending money on paint and new interiors...
Let's hope we don't get the A319, we already know it won't make money on the shuttle and must be replaced by 76-seat RJs...
Cheers
George