Originally Posted by Carl Spackler (Post 1357425)

Alright, here goes. This is from an old friend at Boeing. Delta wants 10 777-300ER's. Boeing is only willing to sell them at a price too high for Delta. Boeing offered 11 or so 747-400's that are in perfect shape at a low price from their division that handles lease/default situations. Delta said they're not interested because they want the 777-300ER. Boeing wouldn't budge on 777 price, and Delta wouldn't budge on not wanting more 747-400's. Boeing then offered the 11 or so 747-400's at prices less than half of the 777's, and (from what he's saying), Delta accepted. He says we're absolutely stealing the airplanes.

My 2 cents.

Carl

Originally Posted by sinca3 (Post 1357442)

Thank you Carl! Little rumors like that are the only reason I agonize through all the BS on here, well and for the late great under boob!

Originally Posted by Carl Spackler (Post 1357408)

I didn't. :mad: I should have stayed mechanical (like I normally do), but I got cute and thought I could time the bottom a little closer. Moral?...I'm an idiot.

Carl

Originally Posted by TANSTAAFL (Post 1357303)

7.62/.308 makes for heavy expensive to shoot gun that is not near as accurate in that caliber as many of the excellent bolt action tactical rifles available. I'd ask what it's purpose is for other than just having one? In that caliber it is no longer a practical carbine which is the AR's strong point and other designs should be considered IMO.

Originally Posted by scambo1 (Post 1357446)

"Rubber on the ramp.":D

The 747 line is running at overcapacity. This means they are making more planes than they are selling. In the very near term, they will have to decide to park the line for awhile or produce unsold jets.

Personally I'd like to see some 747-800s. We need the cargo and people lift in certain markets.

I'd also like to see some 777-300s. Maybe Air France will sell us some of theirs.

Big widebodies produce jobs, advancement and hiring. The only thing the 777 has over the 747 is the ultra long haul 4 man cockpit. That is more jobs, advancement and hiring.

Edit: Oh yeah one more thing. Are these replacement jets for the 787? Just kidding, the fences will be down before they show up.

Originally Posted by vprMatrix (Post 1357418)

I have a friend with a Remington R-25 that I have seen shoot MOA groups at 100 yds. It's not your typical AR but it's a great gun for hunting with an AR-10 platform and you can get in in 308, 243, and 7mm-08.

Originally Posted by Fly4hire (Post 1357483)

Any time frame stated?

Originally Posted by Carl Spackler (Post 1357425)

Alright, here goes. This is from an old friend at Boeing. Delta wants 10 777-300ER's. Boeing is only willing to sell them at a price too high for Delta. Boeing offered 11 or so 747-400's that are in perfect shape at a low price from their division that handles lease/default situations. Delta said they're not interested because they want the 777-300ER. Boeing wouldn't budge on 777 price, and Delta wouldn't budge on not wanting more 747-400's. Boeing then offered the 11 or so 747-400's at prices less than half of the 777's, and (from what he's saying), Delta accepted. He says we're absolutely stealing the airplanes.

My 2 cents.

Carl

Originally Posted by scambo1 (Post 1357446)

Oh yeah one more thing. Are these replacement jets for the 787? Just kidding, the fences will be down before they show up.