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09-09-2010, 09:00 AM

#47181

firstmob

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Originally Posted by acl65pilot

Step 1...........................

Step 2 acquire?

09-09-2010, 09:04 AM

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nwaf16dude

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Originally Posted by TOGA LK

The 747 is still relevant. Boeing is testing the 747-800 and Asian heavy hitters like Cathay rely heavily upon that airframe (and the 777-300). Furthermore, when they are devalued to some point it is my understanding the BCF makes a great freight machine. The 747-200 was long in the tooth, but maybe the -400 will someday allow the 747 to re-enter the airline cargo world.

I agree that it is still relevant...didn't mean to imply otherwise. I'd love to see more of them, of course.

09-09-2010, 09:05 AM

#47183

acl65pilot

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Originally Posted by firstmob

Step 2 acquire?

My guess is it depends on the actions of other corporations, DOT, DOJ et al.

They do have access to markets. Code shares may suffice, but it truly depends.

09-09-2010, 09:08 AM

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Amish Pilot

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Originally Posted by firstmob

Step 2 acquire?

The bad: The junior guys won't like that, just sayin

The good: We have more than a few commuters from PHNL that would love to get back to the islands. (FNWA pilot base)

Last edited by Amish Pilot; 09-09-2010 at 09:31 AM. Reason: spelling

09-09-2010, 09:09 AM

#47185

firstmob

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Originally Posted by nwaf16dude

I agree that it is still relevant...didn't mean to imply otherwise. I'd love to see more of them, of course.

What is the latest on more 747-400's and MD-90's?

09-09-2010, 09:16 AM

#47186

forgot to bid

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Originally Posted by firstmob

What is the latest on more 747-400's and MD-90's?

Don't know, anyone know how many MD-90s have actually rolled onto the property AND then rolled onto the line? Man I wish widgethead.net was still around.

No word on JAL's fleets new homes yet either. At least not in public locations.

09-09-2010, 09:30 AM

#47187

NuGuy

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Originally Posted by firstmob

Step 2 acquire?

Getting ready for that time where the 49th and 50th states join the union...

Nu

09-09-2010, 09:50 AM

#47188

buzzpat

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Originally Posted by hoserpilot

Watched you on FOX while I was sending the munchkin off to school. Sure was dark on the left coast!!! I can't even imagine how early you had to get up for that interview...yuck! Time to order your book.

Yeah, it was frikkin early AND dark. Its one thing to get up at 2:00 AM and fly an airplane, its another to get up at 2:00 AM and have to act like your intelligent. My brain CBs were popping left and right.

09-09-2010, 09:51 AM

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Dash8widget

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Does anyone know what is up with the MSP 88 B staffing? The latest 22.D.3 calls for 156 captains and 180 FOs. Why the big split - are we adding relief pilots to MSP 88 trips?! Looks like the percentage cut off for reserves will continue to be rather high in that category. Probably something to keep in mind for people looking to bid into MSP 88B - if you want a line, 80% probably won't cut it for a while (even 70% may not be safe).