JimmyJr3,

As the saying goes...there is no stupid question.

Word on the line is that several management pilots/examiners have already been trained on the B767. There has been a "double secret" two-engine airplane project in the Training Dept for several years.

In fact, many of us line guys have seen the b767 operating manuals in the Training Center.

As for where the airplanes are going...several types of work has been mentioned. First is the AMC pax charters. Second, I have heard is DHL Worldwide for N Atlantic service for freighters.

Where would the airframes come from? Pax airplanes are likely coming from leasing companies and will likely be used ones. And the freighter will be new ones. At least, that is what I have heard.

Atlas does not buy airplanes for "expected growth". That is not the way they decide on anything. The philosophy has always been to buy airplanes, parts, people, etc only when new or existing customers are lined up.

My personal feeling is that they will not announce a new airplane type, and the customer roster, until our new CBA (contract) is finished. And that is likely going to happen in the next couple of months.

Good luck.