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Old 05-09-2026 | 04:35 PM
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Originally Posted by tnkrdrvr
We have no direct way of knowing. My guess is that they aren’t keeping them around any longer than necessary. Since, they are an added cost and we aren’t exactly knocking it out of the park with profits or revenue lately.

As far as negotiating leverage, my guess is not much will change. The Airbus fleet can’t fly more due to lack of timely support from Pratt, the 75 domestic seems to already be maxed out, I guess Z can do more Zmestic.
FDX flying a MD-11 (assumed FCF) today & rumor is revenue flights next week. The “emergency” is over. Time to get the contractors off our ramps.
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