Possible 777 and 748 order from UPS?

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03-03-2007, 11:15 PM

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Soyathink

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A380 replacement

03-04-2007, 04:34 AM

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Originally Posted by 767pilot

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.

03-04-2007, 07:42 AM

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Let's see, would that be the 50% of the landings that are yours <G>?

03-04-2007, 07:43 AM

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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

03-04-2007, 08:18 AM

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Better watch out for the captain on your next trip. I hear he can be an ass

Fortunately, you can't always believe everything you hear

Tipsy

03-04-2007, 10:07 AM

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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

03-04-2007, 10:12 AM

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Too many engines.

03-04-2007, 11:01 AM

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It seems like a whole lot of uneeded complexity for what we do

03-04-2007, 11:48 AM

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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.