Originally Posted by
NCR757dxr
As of Sunday, ATI doesn't fly the DC8 anymore. They have both combis still sitting stand by for the two 757 combis on proving runs currently. If everything goes "well" the last two DC8 flights will be to storage.
The first 757 has been flying out of WRI since May and that DC8 went to the west coast after ATI donated a DC8 (799AL) to an air museum in June.
One favorite replaced with another! The 757 is the sweetest, most versatile aircraft I've ever been involved with. The -200 & -300 we flew had over twice the thrust of a DC8-63 (at 100,000# less MTOW) and outstanding performance. With 75,000# of fuel, a respectable max landing weight, and CAT III capability we seldom worried about fuel reserves. I'm retired, but I expect the 757 to be flying for a long time.
Enjoy that ride!