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FNGFO 07-16-2018 09:36 AM


Originally Posted by David Puddy (Post 2635817)
From a good source? Or just a rumor?

Same poster rumored Boeing’s come on property too. Don’t believe anything until we’re boarding one in FLL.

putzin 07-16-2018 09:57 AM


Originally Posted by David Puddy (Post 2635817)
From a good source? Or just a rumor?

Per the head cheese no order will be announced until 4th quarter or quarter 1 of next year. Bob stated no a/c delivery needed until 2022.

I can only tell what he has said, others have said Ted C has said the same thing.

Macjet 07-16-2018 01:30 PM


Originally Posted by nkbux (Post 2635439)
Well let’s try and focus on facts... the sombrero airframes came because the NEOs are crap... EVERY other airframe has been straight from the factory...probably a little dramatic don’t ya think? EMBs will never be on property here... used or new... they’ve already looked at it and it gets destroyed by the 220

Our lack of NEO availability was offset by Pratt's picking up the Miami Air tab. El tres diecinueve's came about because they were a good deal on two good airframes. I don't have any reason to believe that we're getting used B6 airframes but we obviously have no issues going to garage sales on Saturday morning. I think the 220 is a phenomenal ship but I wouldn't be surprised by remotored Embraer's showing up either.

FNGFO 07-16-2018 08:12 PM

A leasing company ordered 80 Neo’s today at Farnborough. Some of these could be coming our way as the leasing company and buyers remained anonymous.

Alphafloor 07-17-2018 03:45 AM


Originally Posted by FNGFO (Post 2636255)
A leasing company ordered 80 Neo’s today at Farnborough. Some of these could be coming our way as the leasing company and buyers remained anonymous.

Great news! I hope they come with plenty of shrink wrap and permanent ramp space so they can sit around and not get in the way. I just love how quiet and fuel efficient they are, that NEO really fits in well with our low cost business model. High five!

flyjbh 07-17-2018 04:09 AM

https://www.airbus.com/newsroom/pres...-aircraft.html


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FNGFO 07-17-2018 06:53 AM


Originally Posted by Alphafloor (Post 2636324)
Great news! I hope they come with plenty of shrink wrap and permanent ramp space so they can sit around and not get in the way. I just love how quiet and fuel efficient they are, that NEO really fits in well with our low cost business model. High five!

I’d put my money on Pratt getting the motors figured out or our selecting the other NEO engine option.

Green Giant 07-17-2018 07:40 AM


Originally Posted by flyjbh (Post 2636332)

Great, Frontier gets more planes.

Alphafloor 07-17-2018 09:47 AM


Originally Posted by FNGFO (Post 2636443)
I’d put my money on Pratt getting the motors figured out or our selecting the other NEO engine option.

I’d put my money on an aircraft/engine combination that has a long established history of safety and reliability especially if the future success of the company I was charged with depended on it. I can’t print the words to describe how happy I am every time I arrive at the gate and it’s an old stinky 319 sitting there and not a NEO.

Jett i son 07-17-2018 11:42 AM


Originally Posted by flyjbh (Post 2636332)

Chinese?
Leasing company?
Indigo?
Place your bets...


Originally Posted by Alphafloor (Post 2636597)
I can’t print the words to describe how happy I am every time I arrive at the gate and it’s an old stinky 319 sitting there and not a NEO.

YES me too!
Plus second jumpseat for my bag... and stranded crew.
Newer is definitely not always better.

Flew the 73 for years, a fine bird.
Flies much better than the bus, no brake temp, real auto-throttle, Vnav, very solid, not as comfy...


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