Originally Posted by
fdx727pilot
Well, if you guys are flying them, I have to assume Boeing "is building" them. Notice the guy didn't say "will build" or "has a 900ER planned." I think he just meant that the 900ER is the "latest and greatest" in the 73 line.
Oh, ok. They are also building the 700, 800, & 900 too.
I flew the 900ER as a Captain. It's basically a 757 that's lower to the ground and with almost 1/2 the thrust. But it makes money.
Due to less power and tail strike issues, you fly really fast off and on the runway. I'd rather be in the 757.