AA Class Drops
08-28-2018, 07:09 PM
#1311
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Yes. Latest information here (pretty authoritative) is 40 a class then ramp up to 50 towards the end. (Remember only 1 class in Dec due to the holidays, which is normal.)
If 40 continues, hires will be in 880 - 890 range.
Early in the year (and still listed here on APC) was a forecast of 900. (This was much debated, I still have scars to prove it!)
Recently, people have said the forecast is 930.
If the last few classes increase to 50 a class, the answer to your question is, “Yes, pretty much spot on.”
For reference, 2017 had 645 hires.
If 40 continues, hires will be in 880 - 890 range.
Early in the year (and still listed here on APC) was a forecast of 900. (This was much debated, I still have scars to prove it!)
Recently, people have said the forecast is 930.
If the last few classes increase to 50 a class, the answer to your question is, “Yes, pretty much spot on.”
For reference, 2017 had 645 hires.
08-29-2018, 02:28 AM
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Originally Posted by Pilsung
The E2 would make a whole lot of sense- once Piedmont & Envoy merge within the next 5 years, regardless of whether the new entity remains an "independent" WO or is stapled to AA as a B scale- the transition from the 140/145 or 175 would be easier for the upgrading pilot group as opposed to the 319/320 or A220...
Lol wat?
Was this a serious comment?
Lol No- I was poking fun at the ridiculousness of the rumor mills lately
Originally Posted by Pilsung
The E2 would make a whole lot of sense- once Piedmont & Envoy merge within the next 5 years, regardless of whether the new entity remains an "independent" WO or is stapled to AA as a B scale- the transition from the 140/145 or 175 would be easier for the upgrading pilot group as opposed to the 319/320 or A220...
Lol wat?
Was this a serious comment?
Lol No- I was poking fun at the ridiculousness of the rumor mills lately
08-29-2018, 05:10 AM
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08-29-2018, 08:18 AM
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I remember when the CnR crowd, and even here, thought Doug was gonna sell off all our Airbii/737s and buy 500 E190's at Group I pay.
We've already spent so much on new airplanes so far and are even deferring deliveries to put off spending cash, I don't see the company buying more new ones.
I will admit I totally saw myself in the left seat of that C series doing hour legs around the Midwest though.
We've already spent so much on new airplanes so far and are even deferring deliveries to put off spending cash, I don't see the company buying more new ones.
I will admit I totally saw myself in the left seat of that C series doing hour legs around the Midwest though.
08-30-2018, 03:52 AM
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08-30-2018, 05:53 AM
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08-30-2018, 06:13 AM
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Delta has committed to 75 of the A220 series. It would not be a wise decision to eliminate Group 1 just because at this moment AA is not purchasing them. Plans can and do change. Unless, by eliminating Group 1, one wants to cede flying of future 100 - 130 seat planes to the regionals.
08-30-2018, 07:16 AM
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Group I? It's the same size as an A319.
I didn't even deice six times this season on the 80. Weather has mostly been awesome, can't say that for those going up and down the east coast.
I didn't even deice six times this season on the 80. Weather has mostly been awesome, can't say that for those going up and down the east coast.
Last edited by Name User; 08-30-2018 at 07:55 AM.
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