Originally Posted by
acl65pilot
FYP;
The 765 line is still there pending a decision on the tanker program but the 757 line is toast. They would redesign the wing and systems if they were to use that platform anyway.
The 767 is actually still in production and has a significant backlog. UPS has deliveries that extend to the end of 2012. ANA ordered 9 aircraft that are in production now. The total backlog is 50 airframes and with or without the tanker order the line will remain open for 2 more years.