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01-21-2011, 08:05 AM

#57631

DAL330drvr

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Originally Posted by acl65pilot

You beat me. Wonder if that will include the rumored a/c swap too.

That's a first!

The swap makes sense if they're marketing themselves to AMR, why add more Airbus products?

01-21-2011, 08:06 AM

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DAL330drvr

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Originally Posted by Nosmo King

I think LCC uses Rolls Trent on their A330-200, not sure about the -300. Totally different engine than DL A330s. Not sure that would make sense.

The 332's in question have not been delivered yet.

01-21-2011, 08:06 AM

#57633

acl65pilot

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Originally Posted by Nosmo King

I think LCC uses Rolls Trent on their A330-200, not sure about the -300. Totally different engine than DL A330s. Not sure that would make sense.

Look no further than the 757/767 fleet. There are multiple engine configurations on our jets. Since Delta Tech Ops is being one of the major engine MRO shops, I am sure they could overcome that.

In reality I am just reposting a rumor that has been out there for a few months.

01-21-2011, 08:07 AM

#57634

acl65pilot

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Originally Posted by DAL330drvr

That's a first!

The swap makes sense if they're marketing themselves to AMR, why add more Airbus products?

Very good point. I also do not see AMR really wanting PHX......

01-21-2011, 08:08 AM

#57635

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LGA slot swap

Getting close maybe:

Delta, US Airways Say Talks May Resolve Airport Slot Dispute - Bloomberg

01-21-2011, 08:10 AM

#57636

Nosmo King

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Originally Posted by DAL330drvr

The 332's in question have not been delivered yet.

Ah okay. I was looking at US Airways Fleet of A330 (Active) | Airfleets aviation. It shows 7 A330-200s powered by RR.

01-21-2011, 08:11 AM

#57637

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Originally Posted by acl65pilot

Very good point. I also do not see AMR really wanting PHX......

So what are you guys saying, they'll spin off the east and west stuff? That would be the most sensible thing probably.

01-21-2011, 08:17 AM

#57638

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Originally Posted by acl65pilot

Completely wild, but the LCC guys that I know say we are going to get eight of their 330's for eight of our ER's. Frankly I have not even wasted the time to confirm it. FWIW, East and West pilots have told me this. Apparently it is one of their "big" rumors over there right now.

That would seriously suck.

01-21-2011, 08:18 AM

#57639

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Can you guys tell me what times during the day they run the PCS open time?

Thanks!

01-21-2011, 08:25 AM

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Wilbur Wright

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Originally Posted by acl65pilot

In my completely unbiased A330 Captain's opinion I think that would be an outstanding swap. I'd be surprised if it was true though. Eight 330s would be half their 330 fleet.