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Originally Posted by REF 5 (Post 3971257)

Just as SWA did with the RTS of the Max 8, all those Max 7's( I think 26) that are built, SWA won't be touching those for quite a while. Tech has already stated that those will be the last to get on line. All those 8's that are on order will just be converted to 7's since it's on the same assembly line. If the 7 gets its airworthy in late 2026, I can see in 2027-2028, SWA pretty much getting 90% Max 7's in the deliveries. I don't know what the cost is but I bet you it's in the Billions keeping those 700's around vs the Max 7, which should have been on the property almost 10 years ago. I just hope the economics of the airplane are as advertised. If it is, it will be a big benefit to SWA no doubt. SWA average stage length is still less than 800 miles. Many city pairs that need that airplane to balance capacity at the operating cost of that airplane.

Recently did CQ. Management brief says latest is certification mid to late 26’ and 6-8 months minimum for them to reach the line. Also said they are currently reconfiguring the cabins of the hulls already finished. 🤷‍♂️

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Originally Posted by Grease5667 (Post 3971490)

So to translate that to reality, we're looking at maybe in 4 years? This time for sure.

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Originally Posted by flensr (Post 3971501)

So to translate that to reality, we're looking at maybe in 4 years? This time for sure.

Right! WGAS what a mgt stooge says. They barely know we fly jets. When it’s on the line then it matters.

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Originally Posted by mulcher (Post 3971503)

Right! WGAS what a mgt stooge says. They barely know we fly jets. When it’s on the line then it matters.

Oh I do not believe one word that comes out of that place. Just posting the latest talking points

Did they mention a new hire estimate for next year during CQ?

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Originally Posted by Grease5667 (Post 3971490)

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Originally Posted by Grease5667 (Post 3971490)

Not quite the titanic but what you are saying is that we reshuffled the deck chairs on a plane that is almost a decade late and not even certified yet?

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Originally Posted by Puck Hawg (Post 3971576)

Did they mention a new hire estimate for next year during CQ?

No, this guy’s hidden cubicle is nowhere near the guy with the hiring cubicle.

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Originally Posted by Grease5667 (Post 3971635)

No, this guy’s hidden cubicle is nowhere near the guy with the hiring cubicle.

They both work from home though.

The fact they were even discussing it tells you that Boeing's update to SWA is good news. They haven't even mentioned the 7 in probably three years in recurrent.