Originally Posted by
NuGuy
Heyas Sailing,
That article referenced a cycle rate equivalent to 1998 utilization, which dropped significantly post 2001. NWA's own internal documents show airframe life well beyond 2012.
Nu
Correct. As a matter of fact, the last DC9 was scheduled to leave the NWA Fleet AFTER 2020! That DID take into account the expensive rear pressure bulkhead replacement that they opted not to do.