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Some guy
Hoping that the intro of the 75 and 77 will create a lot of secondary movement among WB F/O's (with senior guys bidding Capt on both) during MOAB2 allowing junior folks to move up. Of course when Age 65 happens we may have to bid back. Interesting times to come...
SG
Don't hold your breath. The 777 is at least 2 years out, with the first delivery around July or August of 09, so I don't think it will even be on the upcoming MOAB. As for the 75, most senior WB FOs can hold around 80% in the left seat of a WB, so if it really is the MOAB, I expect them to either stay put, or go to the left seat of their current jet. IMHO, the 75 will go very junior, with newhire FOs and 2-4 year Capts, especially if there are not any good financial incentives for the European domicile. Not many current 72 front seaters will go, as it means another training cycle and a lateral move lockin for the same or less money.