Any "Latest & Greatest" about Delta?
11-11-2008, 02:56 AM
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That may be why they want to do it. They can then use the Maddogs on the routes to compete with Airtran. The updated interiors in them would be a good selling point. once the RJs get cut back both will be possible. There is alot of shifting about to happen and we will all adjust. Thats exactly why i am not moving to a base yet because i want to see how it all settles out. we'll see
More flying and hiring at Mainline is always a good thing. Lets hope the rumors are true.
More flying and hiring at Mainline is always a good thing. Lets hope the rumors are true.
11-11-2008, 05:02 AM
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Has anyone thought about this??? Management temporarily parked these airplanes until DCC go get a lower baseline fleet number. Bring back these dc-9's and now they can award a ton of new 76 seat airplanes... Pretty good way around scope:-(
11-11-2008, 05:30 AM
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My recollection is that back in the mid-nineties NWA completely overhauled their DC-9 fleet. The overhaul was so comprehensive it essentially zero-timed the airframes.
If this is correct, wouldn't using them on the shuttle (where load factors have dropped appreciably from a few years ago) be a good use of the airplane.
Also, I'm assuming that DC-9 autopilots have not been upgraded to the RVSM standards and so using them on the shuttle where you don't get to the RVSM altitudes would again be an efficient use of resources. DAL can then use the MD-88 in other markets to maximize its capabilities.
If this is correct, wouldn't using them on the shuttle (where load factors have dropped appreciably from a few years ago) be a good use of the airplane.
Also, I'm assuming that DC-9 autopilots have not been upgraded to the RVSM standards and so using them on the shuttle where you don't get to the RVSM altitudes would again be an efficient use of resources. DAL can then use the MD-88 in other markets to maximize its capabilities.
11-11-2008, 05:36 AM
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My recollection is that back in the mid-nineties NWA completely overhauled their DC-9 fleet. The overhaul was so comprehensive it essentially zero-timed the airframes.
If this is correct, wouldn't using them on the shuttle (where load factors have dropped appreciably from a few years ago) be a good use of the airplane.
Also, I'm assuming that DC-9 autopilots have not been upgraded to the RVSM standards and so using them on the shuttle where you don't get to the RVSM altitudes would again be an efficient use of resources. DAL can then use the MD-88 in other markets to maximize its capabilities.
If this is correct, wouldn't using them on the shuttle (where load factors have dropped appreciably from a few years ago) be a good use of the airplane.
Also, I'm assuming that DC-9 autopilots have not been upgraded to the RVSM standards and so using them on the shuttle where you don't get to the RVSM altitudes would again be an efficient use of resources. DAL can then use the MD-88 in other markets to maximize its capabilities.
Exactly, a paid off plane allows alot of flexability. Also the DC9s have the best cost numbers on shorter routes which would be perfect for the shuttle operation.
One correction though, the DC9s are RVSM approved.
11-11-2008, 05:36 AM
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I think the number of rj's was tied to the total number of planes including ones parked in the desert or being flown, in other words no change for number of rj's allowed....
11-11-2008, 05:39 AM
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11-11-2008, 06:07 AM
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The scope is there and WE are the responsible for making sure it doesnt go away.
11-11-2008, 06:07 AM
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So the DC-3 rumor isn't true. Sad.
11-11-2008, 06:12 AM
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