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Soyathink 03-03-2007 11:15 PM
A380 replacement
 
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Freightpuppy 03-04-2007 04:34 AM
Originally Posted by 767pilot (Post 127946)
Yea, and I've been at the chiropractors since my return last week:(
Just jumpseat on one of my 76 flights. You'll have a 50/50 chance at an adjustment on the landing. ;)

767pilot 03-04-2007 07:42 AM
Let's see, would that be the 50% of the landings that are yours <G>?

767pilot 03-04-2007 07:43 AM
Originally Posted by TipsyMcStagger (Post 127861)
Hmmm...be careful what you wish for. As an east-coaster (north east) I get more days at home being based in SDFZ than I would being based in EWR/PHL. Tipsy
Better watch out for the captain on your next trip. I hear he can be an ass :rolleyes:

TipsyMcStagger 03-04-2007 08:18 AM
Originally Posted by 767pilot (Post 128089)
Better watch out for the captain on your next trip. I hear he can be an ass :rolleyes:
Fortunately, you can't always believe everything you hear :)

Tipsy

MaydayMark 03-04-2007 10:07 AM
Originally Posted by Soyathink (Post 128003)
There have been several articles in Aviation Week over the years about the Air Force trying to sell a "civilianized" version of the C-17 (MD-17) to FedEx as a way to help keep the assembly line open and the costs/unit price down. The offer usually included guaranteed Air Force contracts ... obviously FedEx never "bit".

I'm sure you could search their website (or Google) for details ...

Mark

SNAFU 03-04-2007 10:12 AM
Too many engines.

767pilot 03-04-2007 11:01 AM
It seems like a whole lot of uneeded complexity for what we do

brownwhalerider 03-04-2007 11:48 AM
Originally Posted by MaydayMark (Post 128165)
There have been several articles in Aviation Week over the years about the Air Force trying to sell a "civilianized" version of the C-17 (MD-17) to FedEx as a way to help keep the assembly line open and the costs/unit price down. The offer usually included guaranteed Air Force contracts ... obviously FedEx never "bit".

I'm sure you could search their website (or Google) for details ...

Mark

The other problem is the cost of the airplane is higher than other cargo planes, because of the drive on drive off capability. Both FedEx and UPS do not need this function, and the government would not buy off on a subsidy for the plane. That is what really killed the civilian version of the C17.

Precontact 03-04-2007 12:56 PM
Plus you'll need to buy a fleet of tankers to get it anywhere.


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