I have seen that info already. First off if that is the plan that is a New DAL plan not a NWA plan. Our plan is to have 61 by the end of the year. With that said IF thats what DAL wants to do we dont know the timeline of getting rid of the 30's. On a positive note a large number of DAL guys have been very worried that the dc9s were going away in the near future. Anderson is saying the 40's and 50's will be here unil 2012. That is GOOD news or at least better than what some dal guys were "expecting". Also it has been clearly stated RJ's are going on the chopping block leaving more planes and flying for mainline, also good. I also saw where RA has said some md90s could be on the horizon for us which would be used to replace or add mainline capacity.

All in all the info we are all getting is pointing at good things ahead once we get this JPWA and SLI done. It is interesting though that if one side approves the JPWA and the other doesnt then the one who does will get the JPWA gains regardless of what the other side votes. I think it will pass but that would add an interesting twist to this whole party.

I am looking forward to getting this done so we can move forward as a large and strong pilot group. Cautiously Optimistic ;)

2012, wow...maybe the the 787 will have power on by then...:o

Come on now....:p In all seriousness the latest update said first flight testing on the 787 are scheduled for late Autumn or early fall. If all goes well, fingers crossed, delivery could be early next summer. we'll see

Well....you only missed it by four years!

EVERETT, Wash., June 20, 2008 -- The Boeing Company [NYSE:BA] has completed the Power On sequence for the first 787 Dreamliner, marking the completion of the next major milestone on the path to first flight later this year.
Power On is a complex series of tasks and tests that bring electrical power onto the airplane and begin to exercise the use of the electrical systems. The 787 is a more-electric airplane with the pneumatic, or bleed air, system being totally replaced by electronics.
"The team has made great progress in bringing the bold innovation of the 787 to reality," said Pat Shanahan, vice president and general manager of the 787 program. "There is plenty of work to be done between now and first flight, but with every step forward we grow more and more confident."
The Power On sequence began in early June with a series of pretest continuity checks to verify that the wiring installed in the airplane had been connected properly. Upon completion of those checks, the Boeing team plugged in an external power cart and slowly began to bring full power into each segment of the system, beginning with the flight deck displays. From that point forward, the pilot's controls were used to direct the addition of new systems to the power grid.
At each step of the testing, power is allowed to flow into one additional area and gauges are used to verify that the right level of electrical power reached the intended area. "We are very methodical in ensuring the integrity of the airplane's systems," said Shanahan. "In completing the Power On sequence, we have verified both that the electrical power distribution system is installed as designed and that it functions as intended."
An inside look at the Power On testing sequence will be featured on www.boeing.com and newairplane.com beginning Monday at 5 a.m. PDT.
Work will continue to finish building the first 787 and further test its readiness for operations. First flight is expected in the fourth quarter.
The Boeing 787 Dreamliner is a more fuel-efficient mid-sized jetliner capable of serving on long-distance routes. The 787 is expected to enter revenue service in 2009 after an extensive flight test program.
Fifty-eight customers around the world have ordered nearly 900 787s since the program was launched in April 2004, making the Dreamliner the fastest-selling new commercial jetliner in history.

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DOH!!! :)
But I think that's what we'll all be saying if the JPWA is approved... :eek:

I believe the correct utterance will be:

BOHICAAAAAAAAH!

that or we may be saying, "man its a good thing we got the gains locked in what we did because had we waited we probably wouldnt have gotten as much." :eek:

time will tell ;)

Wait werent you just saying the other day that this needs to be voted in?:confused:

Its already BOHICA now it cant get to much worse can it? ;)

Just talked to JT in the MAT crewroom yesterday. He had notices that were being posted in the pilot lounge announcing that all DCA shuttle flying was going to E-175's starting in fall. All BOS turns remain the same. Block hours are going to remain the same and to expect more 3-4 day florida runs. :confused: