well the B52 is in its 50th year of service and planned for another 20 years, so i can see PDT flying the dash another 12+ years.
http://www.emteq.com/dash8/2014/index.html
http://www.emteq.com/dash8/2014/index.html
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They are not going to spend the capital. Each airframe would have individually tailored needs...too much investment. Program would have been in place already. Sources in the know say at least 20 145s are in the works They want the labor cost savings by getting that 4th jet on property. 175s to follow, but still could go to Envoy if they agree to a deal similar to ours/PSA. Yes, I'll bet...Originally Posted by JohnGardner
Found something interesting on the Bombardier website. A brochure about the 8.
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Old news for pdt people. Already been considered and dismissed a while ago.Originally Posted by JohnGardner
Found something interesting on the Bombardier website. A brochure about the 8.
first they have about 2 years to start timing out, plenty of time
second AAG dont care about stinking cost just pay
third most likely the 140's in the desert, if you like we can just ferry them right to you
lets not forget--From PDT's president:
"For those of you concerned with Dash 8 flying, rest assured that our turboprops aren’t going away any time soon. The Dash is an important part of the American Airlines’ route structure, and we expect to continue to fly both the -100s and -300s for the foreseeable future. Two of our Dash 8s have been painted in American Eagle livery; 23 more are scheduled to be painted over the next several months." good time to do the mod's.
second AAG dont care about stinking cost just pay
third most likely the 140's in the desert, if you like we can just ferry them right to you
lets not forget--From PDT's president:
"For those of you concerned with Dash 8 flying, rest assured that our turboprops aren’t going away any time soon. The Dash is an important part of the American Airlines’ route structure, and we expect to continue to fly both the -100s and -300s for the foreseeable future. Two of our Dash 8s have been painted in American Eagle livery; 23 more are scheduled to be painted over the next several months." good time to do the mod's.
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second AAG dont care about stinking cost just pay
third most likely the 140's in the desert, if you like we can just ferry them right to you
lets not forget--From PDT's president:
"For those of you concerned with Dash 8 flying, rest assured that our turboprops aren’t going away any time soon. The Dash is an important part of the American Airlines’ route structure, and we expect to continue to fly both the -100s and -300s for the foreseeable future. Two of our Dash 8s have been painted in American Eagle livery; 23 more are scheduled to be painted over the next several months." good time to do the mod's.
I bet everyone at PDT would be fine flying totally refurbished -8's for years to come with their current contract. Hope it happens... Too bad it won't.Originally Posted by buddies8
first they have about 2 years to start timing out, plenty of timesecond AAG dont care about stinking cost just pay
third most likely the 140's in the desert, if you like we can just ferry them right to you
lets not forget--From PDT's president:
"For those of you concerned with Dash 8 flying, rest assured that our turboprops aren’t going away any time soon. The Dash is an important part of the American Airlines’ route structure, and we expect to continue to fly both the -100s and -300s for the foreseeable future. Two of our Dash 8s have been painted in American Eagle livery; 23 more are scheduled to be painted over the next several months." good time to do the mod's.
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Originally Posted by PDTpilotXX
I bet everyone at PDT would be fine flying totally refurbished -8's for years to come with their current contract. Hope it happens... Too bad it won't.
I would rather an Airbus or Boeing be my next plane. Yes keep the RJs far away from us. That airplane has caused more headaches in this industry then anything else.
Maybe Parker will come at Eagle with a 16 year deal like they signed in 1997. Believe me it will be worst then there last offer.
But I'm sure they'll vote it down again.
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Believe me it will be worst then there last offer.
...makes my eyes hurt...Believe me it will be worst then there last offer.
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Okay. Just thought it interesting, as extensions to limits have been given in the past by the FAA.Originally Posted by twighead
Old news for pdt people. Already been considered and dismissed a while ago.
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I hear ya, I was just saying that PDT had mentioned this as a possibility for our fleet a long time ago and that the expense is so large that it's probably cheaper to replace them with new airplanes. Originally Posted by JohnGardner
Okay. Just thought it interesting, as extensions to limits have been given in the past by the FAA.
While I'm certainly no expert on the extension program, I hear it calls for gutting the entire airplane, putting in a glass cockpit and all new avionics, new systems, and even some structural work. I just don't see it being worth it. Also, let's face it, no one wants turboprops anymore, least of all the passengers.
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While I'm certainly no expert on the extension program, I hear it calls for gutting the entire airplane, putting in a glass cockpit and all new avionics, new systems, and even some structural work. I just don't see it being worth it. Also, let's face it, no one wants turboprops anymore, least of all the passengers.
Passengers will fly on anything if it saves them 3 dollars on Expedia...Originally Posted by twighead
I hear ya, I was just saying that PDT had mentioned this as a possibility for our fleet a long time ago and that the expense is so large that it's probably cheaper to replace them with new airplanes. While I'm certainly no expert on the extension program, I hear it calls for gutting the entire airplane, putting in a glass cockpit and all new avionics, new systems, and even some structural work. I just don't see it being worth it. Also, let's face it, no one wants turboprops anymore, least of all the passengers.
