Any "Latest & Greatest" about Delta? - Page 483

#4821

RockyBoy , 02-16-2009 07:34 AM

Doesn't Get Weekends Off

Quote:

Originally Posted by acl65pilot

Actually you can multiply that by nine or so. Plan is for a few to go to the desert until the economy improves. They may be on a one for one replacement so in essence no mainline growth.
When these come onboard we will have to qual all 88 pilots on the 90.

So, is this really true this time or will it be the 74th time the rumor has surfaced only to eventually see no MD90's come from China?

#4822

acl65pilot , 02-16-2009 07:36 AM

Happy to be here

This one as I heard it came from Tech-OPS. It is a lot farther than rumor stage. We of course could scrap the deal but it is less likely this time.

#4823

johnso29 , 02-16-2009 07:43 AM

Moderator

Quote:

Originally Posted by acl65pilot

No the initial three will come from Boeing Finance lease corp. The other 25 or so will come from China!

Has that been officially announced yet? Or is it still just speculation? I heard that they have been purchased, but didn't know if it was officially announced yet.

#4824

acl65pilot , 02-16-2009 07:50 AM

Happy to be here

Not announced and not speculation. That is as far as I can post.

#4825

forgot to bid , 02-16-2009 07:57 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by acl65pilot

No the initial three will come from Boeing Finance lease corp. The other 25 or so will come from China!

I just peed my pants.

#4826

forgot to bid , 02-16-2009 08:08 AM

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If this turns out to be true... is it coincidental that the 90s became firm right after the 76 seat settlement?

#4827

acl65pilot , 02-16-2009 08:28 AM

Happy to be here

It might be why he agreed to it, but as stated that is besides the point.

#4828

johnso29 , 02-16-2009 08:43 AM

Moderator

Quote:

Originally Posted by acl65pilot

Not announced and not speculation. That is as far as I can post.

Those darn NDA's!

Thanks.

Quote:

Originally Posted by acl65pilot

It might be why he agreed to it, but as stated that is besides the point.

Especially if they go 1:1 with MD88's.

#4829

forgot to bid , 02-16-2009 09:03 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by acl65pilot

It might be why he agreed to it, but as stated that is besides the point.

I agree. It is beside the point but only to a point.

What if DAL comes and offers 25 757s added to the fleet, are we certain LM wouldn't give up more scope?

#4830

Imapilot2 , 02-16-2009 09:36 AM

Gets Weekends Off

It matters to all points. Once the flying is given away it is gone for good. The more large rjs the less for Delta Pilots. No matter how you slice it.