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Re: United Fleet/Network Thread - 2019

EWR-SFO x3 EWR-LAX x1 IMHO: transcon is becoming urgent. If they could only get their hands on the right aircraft- even if they broke with Boeing for 15 frames. Or (I wish) 15 763 brand new just for p.s.- dreaming, I know! UA actually tried to get new 763s... But the supply chain for passenger spec...

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iahcsr

Re: United Fleet/Network Thread - 2019

They choose to wait til the 1st? It’s ready now... Whatever... Probably don’t want to show it on this months financial report. :dollarsign: :scratchchin: I believe its getting contractually delivered on 1/31 with delivery flight on 2/1. Will this be an IAD based bird? What route are they looking at...

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iahcsr

Re: United Fleet/Network Thread - 2019

jayunited wrote:
Just came across this update aircraft N12004 (78J) joins the fleet 2/1/2019, CHS-IAD.

They choose to wait til the 1st? It’s ready now... Whatever... Probably don’t want to show it on this months financial report.

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iahcsr

Re: United Fleet/Network Thread - 2019

iahcsr wrote:
78J
N12005 B2 28Jan
N12006(?) LN814 Roll Out from FAL CHS
LN548 still wild card for registration
LN822 started FAL CHS
LN828 Parts arriving (2 more later this year) all CHS

39M
N37510 First revenue UA1684 LAXLAS UA1808 LASLAX 28Jan

78J
N12005 B3 CHSFTW Paint. 28Jan

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iahcsr

Re: United Fleet/Network Thread - 2019

78J
N12005 B2 28Jan
N12006(?) LN814 Roll Out from FAL CHS
LN548 still wild card for registration
LN822 started FAL CHS
LN828 Parts arriving (2 more later this year) all CHS

39M
N37510 First revenue UA1684 LAXLAS UA1808 LASLAX 28Jan

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iahcsr

Re: First Look: United reveals new uniforms

I’d say ‘vociferous’ sums up the employee reaction quite nicely.

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iahcsr

Re: United Fleet/Network Thread - 2019

78J
N12005 B1 CHSCHS. Playing catch-up quite quickly it appears

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iahcsr

Re: Boeing 737MAX Delivery/Production Thread - 2019

MrGtheSheepA346 wrote:
MIAT rebranding looks like a mix between the rebranding of LH, EI and FI

That’s beginning to be the new fad in airline liveries it seems.

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iahcsr

Re: United Fleet/Network Thread - 2019

78J
N12004 C1 26Jan... Boom, boom,boom. B1,B2,C1.. Not wasting any time with this one.

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iahcsr

Re: United Fleet/Network Thread - 2019

73G: N21723 exited SFO 2759/23Jan as Domestic unit, ex-GUM 763: N646UA exited MCO 2762/23Jan N656UA entered MCO 2761/23Jan 77W: N2341U sked to exit SFO 837/24Jan, fully expect PE, but seat map doesn't show yet N2243U entered SFO 838/22Jan, expect PE install N2341U PE confirmed, showing on UA837/24J...

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iahcsr

Re: Why did UA choose the B777-300ER and ditch the A350-1000?

Why did they go for the A350-1000 at first? They have been converted to the A350-900 I think the Airbus order was a legacy from Continental. United are Boeing true and true... The A350 was a United order from the outgoing CEO Glenn Tilton who Engineered the UA/CO merger. We at. United thought it wa...

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iahcsr

Re: United Fleet/Network Thread - 2019

39M
N47512 B1 23Jan
Still a whole lot of nothing on the 78J in CHS.

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iahcsr

Re: Boston Meltdown

There is a twitter report of a WN 737 off "the runway" at Logan. Looks more like a taxiway to me based on the photo. Haven't seen this reported anywhere else yet. https://twitter.com/PaulNuttingJr/status/1088099281918148609 Well technically a taxiway is ‘off the runway’.... as far as news...

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iahcsr

Re: DTW Closed due to Snow and Ice

Jshank83 wrote:
DL 2837 from MCI diverted to STL. Interesting one got out of MCI since they had a bunch of diversions themselves.

I had a friend flying EWRMCI tonight. They also diverted to STL... due to MCI doing runway snow removal. They were only there for about 40 minutes before heading back to MCI

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iahcsr

Re: United Fleet/Network Thread - 2019

In addition to the mainline aircraft, in 2019 we will take delivery of 25 of Embraer 175 regional jets for use on United Express routes. Are these going to be replacing other large RJs (CR7s?), or is UA still allowed more 76-seaters in their scope clause? These will be 175SC, configured with only 7...

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iahcsr

Re: UA 179 diversion to Goose Bay 1/19

From today’s employee United Daily... In addition to this weekend’s weather, by now you may have read press reports about Flight 179, scheduled from EWR to HKG (Hong Kong) on Saturday, which was diverted to Goose Bay, Canada, due to a medical emergency. An ill customer was met by medical personnel a...

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iahcsr

Re: United Fleet/Network Thread - 2019

These six 319/20s must just have too many hour/cycles and/or due for heavy Mx checks to be worth keeping when these new(er) aircraft are available. Interesting no used 320s are included. UA does have four planned to be added (currently stored here and there in Europe) but apparently not this year.

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iahcsr

Re: United Fleet/Network Thread - 2019

39M N27511 After sitting 18 days, delivery has occurred. BFISEA 17Jan. Progress.. Now, will N37510 have to wait for 7511 to complete induction or will it deliver sooner ? Answer: It had to wait. 7511 out of induction yesterday. 7510 delivered BFISEA today. Now, about the 78Js just sitting at CHS wa...

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iahcsr

Re: UA 179 diversion to Goose Bay 1/19

here is the compensation from UA that I heard from my friend on flight: full refund on airfare, 500 e-certifacte, 100 mastercard, hotel and food voucher until next day. This is likely not all they will get when all is said and done. As for what UA NOC ‘should’ have done... the phrases Monday mornin...

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iahcsr

Re: United Fleet/Network Thread - 2019

78J
N12005 This registration has gone to LN800. So LN548 is still in limbo.

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iahcsr

Re: UA off runway at ORD

WN732 wrote:
iahcsr wrote:
WN732 wrote:
I guess United has a systemic issue and their safety culture needs to be evaluated.

Elaborate please

Lol just playing off of the WN thread.

So I figured... hence the

.....

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iahcsr

Re: Why did UA choose the B777-300ER and ditch the A350-1000?

I must be the odd man out because I love the United/Continental livery! Its classy and elegant. I just do wish that they'd redo the font. The older Continental Perpetua Bold font was perfect for it. The current United Sans Serif font looks terrible. Other than that, I totally agree! Its classic and...

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iahcsr

Re: UA off runway at ORD

WN732 wrote:
I guess United has a systemic issue and their safety culture needs to be evaluated.

Elaborate please

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iahcsr

Re: UA off runway at ORD

N69816 739ER

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iahcsr

Re: United Fleet/Network Thread - 2019

39M N27511 After sitting 18 days, delivery has occurred. BFISEA 17Jan. Progress.. Now, will N37510 have to wait for 7511 to complete induction or will it deliver sooner ? What's the reason for these two numbers to be delivered out of order? I'm not sure I'm correct, but I believe N37510 had some pr...

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iahcsr

Re: United Fleet/Network Thread - 2019

39M
N27511 After sitting 18 days, delivery has occurred. BFISEA 17Jan. Progress.. Now, will N37510 have to wait for 7511 to complete induction or will it deliver sooner ?

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iahcsr

Re: First Look: United reveals new uniforms

https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/todayinthesky/2018/08/09/united-airlines-new-colors-brand-update-include-runway-gray/948207002/ Keep in mind these are the now the colors UA is working with.. Note especially the ‘Pacific Blue’ Yes - this was linked in the OP. Yes ... given how long thi...

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iahcsr

Re: First Look: United reveals new uniforms

https://www.gannett-cdn.com/presto/2019/01/16/USAT/588ef420-4ba5-44a6-99ac-a757a74f269a-Inflight_2.jpg?width=520&height=390&fit=bounds&auto=webp What the heck is this? I totally agree! Maybe it is a heat sheild for working the ovens in the galleys or something?!?!?!? The clothing does n...

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iahcsr

Re: First Look: United reveals new uniforms

https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/f ... 948207002/

Keep in mind these are the now the colors UA is working with..
Note especially the ‘Pacific Blue’

iahcsr

Re: First Look: United reveals new uniforms

laca773 wrote:
Very disappointing. It doesn't look like much time or effort was put into this. UA could have hired a great designer to create a wardrobe the rank & file @ UA will want to wear.
Who designed this stuff? Cintas?

Tracy Reese and Brooks Brothers

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iahcsr

Re: First Look: United reveals new uniforms

https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/todayinthesky/2019/01/16/united-airlines-new-uniforms-70-000-workers-get-new-look/2596582002/ Here’s a link to the full set. What is seen here isn’t everything that will be on offer next year. There will definitely be a variety of shirts, ties, scarfs, ...

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iahcsr

Re: First Look: United reveals new uniforms

These are the most hideous uniforms I have ever seen. Ugly colors except the purple female FA accents, Tommy Bahama-esq ground staff (really?), and overly complicated accents and styles. How does this match up with Polaris. Simple, elegant, professional they are not. FAIL. Please tell me you are go...

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iahcsr

Re: First Look: United reveals new uniforms

That teal is called Pacific Blue :confused: I’m fine with the male stuff, but quite a few of my female colleagues are more than a little unhappy with what they see. The feedback I’m reading on the employee website is making that perfectly clear. These won’t make an appearance until late next year so...

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iahcsr

Re: United Fleet/Network Thread - 2019

763: N667UA exited MCO maint 2741/15Jan N668UA entered MCO maint2736/16Jan N685UA (ex-N590HA) sked to exit GYR, entered VCV paint 2708/17Jan N686UA (ex-N592UA sked to exit VCV paint, enter GYR storage 2709/17Jan 772: N213UA sked to exit HKG maint 2774/18Jan N768UA exited HKG maint 2771/16Jan N78013...

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iahcsr

Re: UA orders 4 More 777-300ERs - What Routes?

I'd love to know the terms. I'm certain UA received a good offer. Boeing still needs to sell a few more GE90 powered 777 for the easiest line transition. Lightsaber Late edit with link: https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/united-discloses-order-for-four-777-300ers-and-24-73-455042/ The artic...

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iahcsr

Re: United Fleet/Network Thread - 2019

39M
N37510 C1 15Jan “Ready for Delivery” So is FAA back to processing new aircraft, or will this one just sit like 7511? OR.. has 7511 been sitting for weeks because UA wanted/needed 7510 to deliver first?

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iahcsr

Re: 787 Production/Delivery Thread - 2019

What's going on in Charleston as they have only had 4 flights on 2 aircraft (AA and China Eastern) since the first of the year? How soon do they ramp up to 7 per month because at this pace it's going to be a while. UAL747-600 I suspect some of this is due to the government shutdown a lot of paperwo...

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iahcsr

Re: UA879 LHRIAH divert to SNN and EWR 12Jan

Looks like it's headed to BOS instead of EWR now... '902 I believe BOS was the original plan for crew change only until IAH FIS said ‘Hell No’ FlightAware shows EWR now. Even if it was just crew change why would they divert to BOS? There is a flight attendant base there but not a 777 pilot base, so...

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iahcsr

Re: 787 Production/Delivery Thread - 2019

Any news on whether the shutdown of the US Congress might have an impact on Boeing deliveries? With the FAA on skeleton staffing levels, and only working on priority tasks, I imagine this might mean delays in getting all the required paperwork completed in time for Delivery and Flyaway schedules. D...

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iahcsr

Re: United Fleet/Network Thread - 2019

The fleet changes, fleet status, and glossary posts at the start of this thread have been updated. Once again, if anyone is interested in helping to contribute to a Recent News section or help expand the glossary, please PM me. calpsafltskeds has put in a lot of work on the existing info, so it wou...

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iahcsr

Re: UA879 LHRIAH divert to SNN and EWR 12Jan

TWA902fly wrote:
Looks like it's headed to BOS instead of EWR now...

'902

I believe BOS was the original plan for crew change only until IAH FIS said ‘Hell No’ FlightAware shows EWR now.

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iahcsr

UA879 LHRIAH divert to SNN and EWR 12Jan

Don’t know if stop in SNN was maintenance or medical, but stop in EWR is for both crew change and FIS clearance. IAH FIS is refusing to stay late to deal with it. Given the current government paycheck problems I don’t blame them. Update: hearing issue was medical... Best wishes for the passenger inv...

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iahcsr

Re: United Fleet/Network Thread - 2019

N17002 is in SFO for gate fits today and then headed down to LAX. It actually flew from SFO>IAH>SFO yesterday, and another flight today to IAH has been cancelled! https://flightaware.com/live/flight/N17002 And now the flight # has been changed to a regular revenue flight and is back on again! Indee...

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iahcsr

Re: Shutdown disruption on Aviation

AA has two 737-8MAX ready for delivery or is it delivered but waiting for entry into service.. but all postponed because of the Shutdown. Because nobody's there to process paperwork? FAA safety inspectors have been furloughed. UA has two 9Max and one 78J that would’ve been delivered by now if not w...

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iahcsr

Re: Maintenance Truck Wedged Under A320 at PHL.

The driver was taken to the hospital by ambulance, the driver is injured. My apologies. The news article linked in the first post stated that no injuries were reported. It didn't when I originally posted the story. It said one person was taken to the hospital in an ambulance. The ambulance can even...

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iahcsr

Re: United Fleet/Network Thread - 2019

Really interesting, surprised they would make that public. Seems they currently have a push internally to take extra special care of Apple as the contract is up for renewal now in Q1. Also now one understands why some routes received the 77W pretty early - such as TPE, and why some new SFO routes h...

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iahcsr

Re: Maintenance Truck Wedged Under A320 at PHL.

Same type of thing happened last month at IAH. Lav truck was positioning to service a UaX Erj175 (Mesa Airlines) when the driver hit the accelerator instead of the brake. Back end of the truck got quite wedged under the plane but the cab and driver were intact. Took about three weeks to repair the a...

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iahcsr

Re: United Fleet/Network Thread - 2019

Acquisitions 4910 A320-232 910 1749 N2910U 2002 910 18 EC-LQL/Vueling 4911 A320-232 911 1914 N4911U 2003 911 18 EC-LRE/Vueling 4912 A320-232 912 1933 N4912U 2003 912 18 EC-LQZ/Vueling 4913 A320-232 913 2168 N1913U 2004 913 18 EC-LQN/Vueling That there is a gap from 4902-4910 suggestes a possibility...

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iahcsr

Re: 787 Production/Delivery Thread - 2019

I've put out a new post regarding 2019 Look Ahead for the 787: http://nyc787.blogspot.com/2019/01/2019-787-who-gets-what-program-look.html And you can check out my spreadsheet which I've updated up to L/N 950: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1FH3Y2-vRUgojntPkCSJI5Pd-15rsJ1a0SFCRaT-iqgo/edit?...

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iahcsr

Re: United Fleet/Network Thread - 2019

xxcr wrote:
Now that UA is flying the 78J and 73J, should we expect UA to receive the A359 or will they keep pushing the deliveries?

My money is on yes.... the A359 will come... Why do I say this.... Just plain old gut feeling.

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