NSNB. Perhaps??

Reply Subscribe

Page 3 of 4

Thread Tools

Search this Thread

11-11-2018, 05:31 AM

#21

MasterOfPuppets

Gets Weekends Off

Joined APC: Feb 2012

Position: 787

Posts: 3,129

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andy

Any definite word on what simulators are going into the new sim building? If all of the bays are spoken for and there's no room for an NSNB, I think that answers the question short term on whether or not the company will buy NSNBs.

There are 2 787 sims and 3 MAX sim for sure. With all the 319s we are taking over the next couple years I wouldn’t be surprised to se a 320 sim put in there. A new 777-300 sim is being installed where the 747 sim was. You also have to take into account all the 757 and 767-300 sims that we have that will be eventually replaced over the next few years. I think that is 5 bays not including the 2 767-400 sims

So the G building will have 3 open bays and 1 open FTD bay for now.

Last edited by MasterOfPuppets; 11-11-2018 at 05:44 AM.

11-11-2018, 05:55 AM

#22

STXDrew

Line Holder

Joined APC: Sep 2015

Posts: 80

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andy

So far the only “official” word is 3 737 max sims. I don’t think Realistate is a limiting factor at the FTC.

11-11-2018, 06:09 AM

#23

MasterOfPuppets

Gets Weekends Off

Joined APC: Feb 2012

Position: 787

Posts: 3,129

Quote:

Originally Posted by STXDrew

So far the only “official” word is 3 737 max sims. I don’t think Realistate is a limiting factor at the FTC.

along with 2 787 sims.....

01-24-2019, 08:46 AM

#24

RJDio

Gets Weekends Off

Joined APC: Oct 2010

Position: CRJ FO

Posts: 648

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/artic...g-smaller-jets

Yet we dither.

01-25-2019, 05:08 AM

#25

Itsajob

Banned

Joined APC: Mar 2018

Posts: 1,358

Quote:

Originally Posted by RJDio

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/artic...g-smaller-jets

Yet we dither.

You may be onto something. Our new uniforms, especially the cabin crew look like they belong at a ULCC rather than a legacy catering to the business traveler. My guess is that we start chasing Spirit’s tail instead of Delta. The production line isn’t backed up enough for us to place our initial order. Give it a few years.

01-25-2019, 10:11 AM

#26

ChalupaBatman

ORD Prisoner

Joined APC: Feb 2017

Position: A320 FO

Posts: 113

Quote:

Originally Posted by RJDio

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/artic...g-smaller-jets

Yet we dither.

With the touted efficiency of the A220-300, I could see Spirit cramming 160 seats into that thing. It has trans-con range, and could blow the doors off of currently unprofitable routes using the A319s.

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

01-25-2019, 11:07 AM

#27

blizzue

Gets Weekends Off

Joined APC: Mar 2010

Position: A-320 CA

Posts: 317

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChalupaBatman

I’ve heard the A220 only gets the amazing fuel economy airbus promised by flying it at .74 and low 30s.

01-25-2019, 11:13 AM

#28

ChalupaBatman

ORD Prisoner

Joined APC: Feb 2017

Position: A320 FO

Posts: 113

Quote:

Originally Posted by blizzue

I’ve heard the A220 only gets the amazing fuel economy airbus promised by flying it at .74 and low 30s.

Seriously? Is there anything you can link to? I’ve been a fan of the C-Series program for 9 years. Anything the break up the Airbus/Boeing duopoly. If what you’re saying is accurate, well then it’s a real shame. I had high hopes for this bird.

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

01-25-2019, 11:27 AM

#29

RJDio

Gets Weekends Off

Joined APC: Oct 2010

Position: CRJ FO

Posts: 648

Quote:

Originally Posted by blizzue

I’ve heard the A220 only gets the amazing fuel economy airbus promised by flying it at .74 and low 30s.

That’s a similar profile , and slower, the RJ’s are flown at (at least at Skywest).

01-25-2019, 04:10 PM

#30

Itsajob

Banned

Joined APC: Mar 2018

Posts: 1,358

I wonder how the E190/195 E2 compares to the A220. 2x2 seating on the Embraer is nice and a common type could allow us to operate everything from the 175 and up. I’d love to be wrong, but I still think that we will never fly 76 seaters at mainline, but buying efficient 100-120 seat planes to replace or add to the aging 737-700/319 fleet could happen eventually.

Last edited by Itsajob; 01-25-2019 at 04:26 PM.