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10-08-2008, 07:04 AM
#82
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Position: 747-400 Captain
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Originally Posted by acl65pilot
Then I ask one question Carl. Why did NWA convert the 744's from long term leases to short term leases. There is a reason for that, and better short term rates are not the answer.
Just got word that the MD-88's are getting fitted with drop tanks and will be used to replace the 747-400. Still working on how not to clobber the fishing boats with drop tanks.
Carl
10-08-2008, 07:12 AM
#83
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Position: Guppy Commander
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Originally Posted by acl65pilot
If you look at the original delivery dates of NWA's 787's and the CSAM, it is ever apparent that they were 400 replacements. There arrivals coincide with 400 checks that get quite expensive.
10-08-2008, 07:19 AM
#84
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And as we have argued to death. The 787's are way late. The 742's are DOA, and the 744's will have to bridge the gap, but will be gone in the next few years.
The 88 are being fitted with Wi-Fi. That will keep them profitable for the remainder of the fleet plan.
The 88 are being fitted with Wi-Fi. That will keep them profitable for the remainder of the fleet plan.
10-08-2008, 07:21 AM
#85
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Short term rates are higher. Long term rates offer better interest rates, but high penalties for early outs. In essence if keeping an airplane until another one arrives the short term lease is cheaper than the long term one for that very reason.
10-08-2008, 07:29 AM
#86
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Joined APC: Mar 2008
Position: A330 capt
Posts: 236
Originally Posted by Nosmo King
Nope, I say delete the 767-400 from the fence language then all the stuff in the fence is at 2 payrates instead of 3.
10-08-2008, 07:35 AM
#87
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Originally Posted by acl65pilot
And as we have argued to death. The 787's are way late. The 742's are DOA, and the 744's will have to bridge the gap, but will be gone in the next few years.
The 88 are being fitted with Wi-Fi. That will keep them profitable for the remainder of the fleet plan.
The 88 are being fitted with Wi-Fi. That will keep them profitable for the remainder of the fleet plan.
Come on ACL that was weak 
How about the DC9s are paid for and with oil going down that only makes the dc9s more viable and are great aircraft for filling the much needed gap in the DAL network while also helping to replace 50 seat feed.
10-08-2008, 08:01 AM
#89
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Joined APC: Apr 2007
Position: Flying the SEC
Posts: 2,350
The 9s are also approaching their manufacturer's life time cycle limits. Airplanes have a finite lifespan. The 9s will reach their end before any other aircraft in our combined fleet (except maybe the -200 whales). What in your scope prevented half your 9 fleet from disappearing with no mainline replacement? What in your scope clause prevented NW from replacing that flying with Newco aka Compass? Dude there are alot of RJs out there and those routes are taylor made for RJs. I hate it, you hate it, we all hate it but that doesn't change the facts. Those airplanes are gone by 2012, maybe sooner if you listen to your soon to be former CEO Dougie boy.
I'll wager a twelve pack of your favorite malted barley beverage, super. By the end of 2012, no more DC 9. Hope I'm wrong.
I'll wager a twelve pack of your favorite malted barley beverage, super. By the end of 2012, no more DC 9. Hope I'm wrong.
10-08-2008, 09:18 AM
#90
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Joined APC: Feb 2007
Position: Delta
Posts: 343
Originally Posted by satchip
The 9s are also approaching their manufacturer's life time cycle limits.
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