Awesome....
 

https://flightaware.com/live/flight/N904NK

https://flightaware.com/live/flight/N903NK

https://flightaware.com/live/flight/N902NK

I wasn't aware we started aerial tours of the lovely west Texas landscape

I believe the 5 original NEO’s went down for a bleed system mod once the new NEO’s arrived on property. Probably doing systematic test flights.

It isn't working.

Time for a big order of CS300/A220s....

Seeing as the A220 isn't having the same issues with the 3rd stage bearing or the fume events of its big brother I could see that as a real possibility. AB might be cutting a sweet deal to keep us in the family.

Oh, and f!@# Boeing and their antique POS.

Has somebody from Spirit training department told you we are getting the 737’s and forcing you to fly it?

Or did you wash out of Boeing test pilot school and you are disgruntled? Calm down buddy.

Neither. But Boeing is making a sales pitch for their narrow body and their 'code share' partners airframe as well. The 73 is a 60 year old POS that was a great bird for the 1960's but one that is dated, small, fuel inefficient (as far as competitors go), uncomfortable for the crew and passengers, and would be a step backwards in most every way conceivable. As Spirit management looks towards the future I hope they'd look their as well instead of the museums for airframes. Seeing as NK will most likely forever be a narrow body operator we don't have the ability of bidding out of whatever NB we operate. If we're forced to remain NB pilots for our careers I'd rather do so in a modern, comfortable airframe.

No doubt Boeing/Embraer are preparing a low-price bundled proposal. The deal would have to be truly awesome in order to justify a disruptive/phased fleet swap... Better option would be an A220 and A321 combo but only time will tell.... Will be interesting to watch.

You’re assuming spirit cares about our comfort. I can guarantee the type of cockpit is not on their priority list anywhere.

It's not on the list of ANY airline.

Truth

Filler

Have you actually flown the 73, or just don't like the jumpseat?
It has several advantages over the AB.
Real auto-throttle, which moves and the pilot can be override.
Real V-Nav, which intercepts vertical path.
No brake temp issues.
Sturdier, flies like a real airplane, more stable in turbulence and fun to fly.
Full Speed-brakes descent is a beauty...
Does not rat on you!

You do have to perform a real engine out
No tray table
Not as comfy for longer flights

Definitely NOT a POS by any means...

I agree I’d happily take a Boeing (but I would miss the try table).


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No brake temp issues? Just because they certified that POS without brake temp indicators does not mean they don't overheat and cause issues.


We could just as well ignore everything up to 500 degrees (if we were legally allowed to) and the performance would be the same. That's easily how hot their brakes get but since there's no indicator, out of sight out of mind


Also the need to override the auto thrust (at least in the Airbus) is non existent. if you understand the logic and fly it like a bus, there's zero need to ever override it.

unequivocally the 737 is a POS in it's current environment. Fine 20 years ago as an 1.5 hour shuttle. A misery sandwich on a transcon or deep south flight.

A mix of more 320/321 and the 200 series would be just fine.


Want to fly in a nice 737, get a 757.

Amen! Filler....

It's NOT a need, it's an option, which comes in handy in W/S, at night, in SJO ... where I use manual thrust.
Do you understand that logic? :D

Hahahahahahahaha

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