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If the 717s don't come at the expense of AirTran pilots, which given SWA's order this past week it sure doesn't look like it, then I'm all for getting every last one built.

Don't be so sure about that. The SWA MAX airplanes aren't gonna show up until... 2017. The leases on the 717s run out.. when? I think there is a significant gap there... just saying.

gloopy

12-16-2011 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by forgot to bid (Post 1102825)

but they're cheap and easy and could play an integral part of a great 3 way.

that's what michael scott said.

nwaf16dude

12-16-2011 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by poostain (Post 1102821)

Are the homophones the ones that come in pink and chiffon?

I thought it was the FA intercom

FIIGMO

12-16-2011 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by poostain (Post 1102802)

What a freaking joke! we really do suck on on levels of scope, thanks for pushing the slot swap so hard dalpa.

Yep, Skywest boys over on the RJ thread are optimistic about expansion in the near future. Of course, it will be at the expense of much better jobs.... who knew??:mad:

acl65pilot

12-16-2011 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by shiznit (Post 1102680)

I do not recall at any point mgt. saying that the growth would be "mostly mainline"....I do remember that SOME would be mainline growth.

What many are not going to see because it was not in a sound bite is this: DAL will be pulling more and more RJ lift out of other hubs like ATL in favor of mainline aircraft. Those 50 seat RJ's that were in ATL are going to go to MEM and those jets that were in MEM will be performing flying in LGA. It is not a a simple addition of mainline flying in LGA that we will see. It is the effect on the other hubs that we will need to take note of.

cni187

12-16-2011 12:05 PM

So what's the thinking that Ma Delta will just plug and play the 717s where the 9's are now? That's much better to get sent as a junior guy to the 717 with all glass than to the Tune, Identify, Monitor world of the 9.

RunFast

12-16-2011 12:16 PM

I learned it all by watching Top Gun...

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Originally Posted by Stratosphere (Post 1102568)

unlike TopGun which actually has some realism to it

Yeah, I heard aileron rolls are the perfect defense against guns attacks. Especially when no joy...;)

newKnow

12-16-2011 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by forgot to bid (Post 1102823)

Are we doing a APCF secret Santa this year or not?

Man I hope I get one of these FedEx guys...

Business & Technology | FedEx orders 27 Boeing 767s, delays 11 777s | Seattle Times Newspaper

I thought the 757/767 production line were shut down. What do you say we get Boeing to cut some holes in the sides, call them windows for the passengers, then order a bunch?

I'm just sayin'...... :rolleyes:

iaflyer

12-16-2011 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by newKnow (Post 1102886)

757 line was shut down. Boeing is still delivering 767s. Remember all the Air Force Tanker talk? It's a 767-200.

iaflyer

12-16-2011 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by tsquare (Post 1102834)

Don't be so sure about that. The SWA MAX airplanes aren't gonna show up until... 2017. The leases on the 717s run out.. when? I think there is a significant gap there... just saying.

2024 from what Kelly said, but it sounded like Kelly would happily get out of them is Beoing was helpful.... Which if a customer ordered that many new jets, they just might be.

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