Nwa 747 Anc
01-22-2009, 03:12 PM
#52
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Judging from MIA, every sh~tbox that can levitate is heading south of the border packed, BUT, it might not last.
I read something that said that the whole of South America is teetering on the brink of meltdown, led mostly by Mexico's breakdown of civil order due to the out of control drug gangs.
YMMV...I hope it works. If the baggage with the people standing in line heading to points South at MIA is any indication, the freight market should be huge down there.
Nu
01-22-2009, 04:16 PM
#53
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Delta management in several online discussions over the last year has stated the freight operation has been losing money and is not profitable. This was before the lastest meltdown. I don't think the freighters have been making big money in the last few years. It is my understanding that we do not have any freight CRAF contracts. We do have CRAF contracts for moving troops. Both the DAL side and the NWA side have ongoing contracts. The contracts are not aircraft specific. I understand NWA has kept 2 747-200's in a passenger configuration that they use for CFAF troop flights. Delta uses a variety of aircraft for the contracts as the flights come up. The head of Delta maintenance was asked about 6 months how long the 200's would be flying and he replied that it was his understanding they would be retired shortly. This was of course before the big drop in fuel. Lets hope that the drop in fuel has made them rethink this and they will attempt to find another market where the aircraft can make money.
I thought DAL just inked a deal to fly military cargo out of Jersey?
01-23-2009, 03:11 AM
#55
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01-23-2009, 04:06 AM
#56
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It is my understanding that we do not have any freight CRAF contracts. We do have CRAF contracts for moving troops. Both the DAL side and the NWA side have ongoing contracts. The contracts are not aircraft specific. I understand NWA has kept 2 747-200's in a passenger configuration that they use for CFAF troop flights. .
01-23-2009, 05:54 AM
#57
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To quote one crusty Capt:
"When I look over my right shoulder I want to see pilots, when I look over my left shoulder, I want to see engines."
I'm I wimp, I'd rather look at numbers and see them running.
01-23-2009, 09:00 AM
#58
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01-23-2009, 09:10 AM
#59
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Position: west coast wannabe
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I'm no CA Sullenberger. He and his crew single handedly gave our profession a shining moment in which it hasn't happened since the crew of United 93 did in 9-11.
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