Originally Posted by
clambakejoe
Sorry to bust your bubble, but it is my understanding that CO looked at the Eastern 757s and determined that they were in too poor of condition, and that they were not worth the capitol to put them in an airworthy state.
CO purchased their 757-200s new from Boeing. All with RR engines. The 757-300s, some new, some used, all with RR powerplants. An extremely profitable aircraft. I just flew a trip back from Mombai to EWR, 16 1/2 hours on a CO GE powered B777. CO har been run by bean counters for years, I guess there is a reason for particular aircraft and engine selection.
StrFyr51 is just a 'bit' off on his 'facts'. Correct me if I'm wrong.....BUT a/c 101 (B757-200) is the 'oldest' one we have, and it came from Boeing 'new'.
You would be spot on.....This wouldn't have anything to do with CAL's 'close' relationship with Boeing at that time would it??
(rhetorical BTW).
Let's see....Gordon is VP with Boeing 1988-1994, then jumps over to CAL to become CEO from 1994-2004.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gordon_Bethune
Just the facts.