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02-25-2020 | 05:05 PM
#21
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delta doesn’t have a shortage of applicants
02-25-2020 | 05:41 PM
#22
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From: 737 FO
If they wanted to do that they could use the DC-3. I understand insurance on the DC-3 was going to be crazy because of the name painted on the side, so it likely would be prohibitive for this as well. In this case the aircraft will appear airworthy but have two dead engines mounted.
02-25-2020 | 06:15 PM
#23
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From: retired 767(dl)
If they wanted to do that they could use the DC-3. I understand insurance on the DC-3 was going to be crazy because of the name painted on the side, so it likely would be prohibitive for this as well. In this case the aircraft will appear airworthy but have two dead engines mounted.
02-25-2020 | 08:12 PM
#25
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From: Supreme Allied Commander
I'm afraid a DC or MD anything would probably frighten away the younger crowd.. like trying to recruit with the Wright Flyer. Steam dials, celestial navigation and coal powered JT8D locomotives are so...old and yucky. 🤮
02-25-2020 | 11:23 PM
#26
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sorry but the Mad dog info is wrong. 88s will fully leave the property on Dec 31st. Handful of retirements u til August, and then they leave at a rate of like 8-10 per month. Was originally to be left with
17 90s, last info is now either 20 or 21, I can’t remember which. said to fly for two years but that’s a moving target. 717s are a moving target as well as I’ve heard now that 10 year extension may not actually happen.
17 90s, last info is now either 20 or 21, I can’t remember which. said to fly for two years but that’s a moving target. 717s are a moving target as well as I’ve heard now that 10 year extension may not actually happen.
02-26-2020 | 03:53 AM
#28
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From: Light Chop
I would just bring a life size poster of 80ktsclamp and tell the kids this could be you. Just as good as having 7 MD88s in formation at an airshow.
02-26-2020 | 05:10 AM
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Supposedly company is balking at Boeing's price tag to update the 717s to RNP capable as part of their fleet standardization goals. No idea how reliable that statement is though.
02-26-2020 | 05:47 AM
#30
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From: Slingin' Gear and Drinkin' Beer
The fleet captain has repeatedly said the 88s are done Dec 31, 2020. 🤷🏼♂️
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