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03-24-2017, 04:43 PM

#11

BoilerUP

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Expectation Zero and all that...but new (used) growth airframes would be fantastic news.

03-24-2017, 04:56 PM

#12

Cruz5350

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Quote:

Originally Posted by BoilerUP

All are traditional 767-type avionics, but they will be retrofitting the fleet with Rockwell Collins flat-panel LCD displays (I think like the KC46 has).

I just assumed any Boeing rolling off the line now would have that same setup that the KC46 uses. Thanks for the info!

03-24-2017, 05:20 PM

#13

Swedish Blender

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Omnipotent

I know that no positive news is allowed to be written on the UPS sub-forum, but they are coming.

Rumors don't count as positive news. Until there is a UPS press release or they are on property, it's just a pink unicorn farting a rainbow.

03-24-2017, 05:27 PM

#14

Omnipotent

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Swedish Blender

Rumors don't count as positive news. Until there is a UPS press release or they are on property, it's just a pink unicorn farting a rainbow.

Believe what you want.

03-24-2017, 06:14 PM

#15

CL300

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Cruz5350

I just assumed any Boeing rolling off the line now would have that same setup that the KC46 uses. Thanks for the info!

Fedex and USAF have the new 767s tied up for years to come. Not to say you couldn't negotiate some away, but UPS doesn't pay a premium for their airframes. They like to negotiate on their terms.

03-24-2017, 06:27 PM

#16

brownie

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Holy moly that was a lot BS at one time..

03-25-2017, 06:55 AM

#17

Swedish Blender

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Omnipotent

Believe what you want.

Fair enough. I just choose not to believe some whose first post is a rumor of new airplanes.

03-25-2017, 07:08 AM

#18

Brown Boeing FO

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Swedish Blender

Fair enough. I just choose not to believe some whose first post is a rumor of new airplanes.

03-25-2017, 07:28 AM

#19

CargoDriver

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Omnipotent

Purchasing used 767s from Japan Airlines. Purchase to be announced shortly before next quarterly earnings release. Aircraft may be modified with flat panel displays during BCF conversion.

An additional, new 767 simulator to be purchased and housed in new training center at Edgewood.

Company wants to combine MIA and Z domiciles. Company working on the many issues related to South America flying and keeping everyone in the combined domicile current to fly in S.A.

Good rumor. Would be interesting to see how they could keep 235 Z Captains qualified in SA and then train 80 MIA captains in LRN and keep them current!

03-25-2017, 07:38 AM

#20

UPSFO4LIFE

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New training center is a done deal. Construction to start in 2018 with the old center to be torn down and maint. hanger to be expanded and more ramp space.