777X House Color?

Recently, Boeing unveiled an updated house livery that has several minor tweaks, underscoring the cultural importance of the color blue: https://www.boeing.com/commercial/newlivery/index.page Looks nice! Of course, this begs the question, with the rollout of the first 777-9s upon us, does this mean ...

Re: AA New Uniforms Revealed

What do you people mean "this is not representative of any workforce?"

I wear slim fit uniforms, and pretty much half of my colleagues as well. Why? Because that's our size and figure. Not a very well thought out statement.

Re: Flexjet pilots vote to decertify union

Surprising indeed. And pleasantly surprised at that. Big Labor is losing more and more ground, and the fact they lose a fractional ownership company as big as Flexjet underscores that.

I say, keep 'em coming.

Re: AA Shies Away From 78J/77X For Time Being

AA is in a perfect position with their fleet strategy. Removing the A333, 763 and older 77Es in the near term really does simplify the fleet. Not really a huge loss. Then the A332s and remaining 77Es will be gone sooner than later. In the late 2020s, the 77W fleet can be supplemented/replaced by 15-...

AA Shies Away From 78J/77X For Time Being

An interesting article, though not very surprising. https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/american-shies-away-from-777x-or-787-10-for-growth-448910/ Vasu Raja, vice-president of network & schedule planning at American states: "There is definitely some growth built into our fleet plan,&...

Re: American Airlines orders 47 additional 787's (22 788's and 25 789's), cancels A350 order

The 779 has the same type rating as the 77W, and a common rating with the 787. The reason the A350s were cancelled is partially because they want simplicity in training and operations . Adding the A35K is detrimental to that goal. I would tend to agree with you on that front. But suppose AA ends up...

Re: American Airlines orders 47 additional 787's (22 788's and 25 789's), cancels A350 order

There will be NO A350s at AA. 787-10 is a definite possibility. I agree 787-10s are possible, even quite likely, but no A350s? What about in 10 years when they want 777-300ER replacements? The 777-8 is far too powerful for the US carriers to want (unless they want to fly to like... Perth, Mauritius...

Re: American Airlines orders 47 additional 787's (22 788's and 25 789's), cancels A350 order

Before this order was placed AA had 58 options for the 787. Assuming that they have converted 47 options into firm orders there is 11 left. There was another 28 options added to this order so there should be a total of 39 options in total left. For more refer to http://nyc787.blogspot.com.au/ -----...

Re: American Airlines orders 47 additional 787's (22 788's and 25 789's), cancels A350 order

Per Derek Kerr (AA CFO) employee PR interview the A350 order would have been gone regardless. While a good airplane, it simply did not make sense to absorb another fleet type. AA tasked manufacturers to come up with a strategy that would both cover 763 replacements and outstanding A350 order. Airbu...

Re: AA ORDERS 47 787 FROM BOEING????

MoM and A321LR could replace the 757s and some of the 767s 787-8 could replace some the 767s and the A332s 787-9 could replace the 772s and the A333s (which need to go soon) A350-1000 could replace the 77Ws. The "possible" AA MoM order would make up the difference in planes they for wideb...

Re: Bloomberg: Airbus A330 Neo Dropped From American Airlines Wide-Body Contest

If we assume 100kg per passenger, 30t payload is taken by the 300 passenger. That leaves 8t for cargo for a 787-9 and 16t for an A350. Not really a narrow set of routes here, but a typical flight from Asia. Even more if we take into account headwinds, temperatures & reserves. If giving up 12t c...

Re: Bloomberg: Airbus A330 Neo Dropped From American Airlines Wide-Body Contest

It looks like the 787-9 will be the choice for AA, but I guess we have to wait for an official announcement. I predict the real story will be AA replaces A359 order with 789s. I agree. That's what I think will happen. The 787-9 is the long haul airplane for the future at AA. They have 58 787s on op...

Re: Bloomberg: Airbus A330 Neo Dropped From American Airlines Wide-Body Contest

Bloomberg: Airbus A330 Neo Dropped From American Airlines Wide-Body Contest If you didn't know better you could think AA had an A330NEO order / commitment . And now it is dropped in favour of Boeing. Let's assume that's how 90% of the readers take it. :yes: Some good news is created here because it...

Re: Bloomberg: Airbus A330 Neo Dropped From American Airlines Wide-Body Contest

With the A350 all but dead at AA now, what will become of the slots?

No indication of conversion, but what to at this point if that be the case?

Re: Bloomberg: Airbus A330 Neo Dropped From American Airlines Wide-Body Contest

I don't think any of us are really shocked. This was a long time coming and I believe it to be prudent of AA. Their goals seem to be very clear, and this move underscores that. 58x 787 options is enough to replace the entire 77E and A333 fleet, plus some, and it is my belief the the 757, 767 and A33...

Re: Alaska Airlines starts repainting Airbus fleet

santi319 wrote:

jnev3289 wrote:

So when will the "Proudly all Boeing" stickers be removed?

Hopefully ASAP and get it over with the nonsense.

Re: Reuters: United to consider Airbus A321 NEO.

par13del wrote:

Bricktop wrote:

No, I am saying it is can kicking. And I didn't say they were good at it.

I thought it was the wrong airline, UA has already committed to the A350, AA on the other hand has an order and keeps delaying delivery.

Re: Reuters: United to consider Airbus A321 NEO.

They could very well take the A321 to get out from under the A350 can they keep kicking down the road. You mean that started off as an order for 25, then went to 35 and is now at 45? Does that really sound like an airline trying desperately to "get out from under" an order? :lol: https://...

Re: Why has Boeing ceded the 777-200 / 300 replacement to Airbus ?

I agree with Jetson. Boeing has a very strong lineup going forward.

Re: AA Fleet Updates - 2018

For today PHX has 168 total mainline flights and 43 are on LAA 737-800. 168 departures, arrivals, or combined? How many daily departures does AA have from PHX including Eagle? What's the longest Eagle flight? I'm assuming it's with the E-175. The longest Eagle flight is DFW-YUL. The return can get ...

Re: A350-2000 Doable with new technologies, more potential with 787 : Bregier

Airbus/Boeing are going to be waiting a while. GE/RR have overspent on this generation of engines, and are going to be in no rush to replace their GEnx, Trent 1000/7000, and Trent XWB engines anytime soon. This! :checkmark: It's pretty funny to read people talking about A350neo and 787neo. I actual...

Re: AA Fleet Updates - 2018

The 2018 fleet plan is going to be very interesting. If my calculations are correct, then AA is going to face a fleet crunch in 2018 that will carry over into 2019 as well. By 2019, they are scheduled to retire the following mainline narrow body aircraft MD-80 - 45 planes E-190 - 20 planes The prob...

Re: American's Problem: Management is Out of Touch With Customers

I'm not a fan of the MAX layout any more than the other guy! 172 in a 738 is absurd! But to say that AA Management is "out of touch" with customers is an equally preposterous proposition. Airlines depend on listening to customers, and they do so while still making a buck. We could play the...

Re: How convenient is Embraer's yoke?

My pilots are okay with it. Some larger guys said that the end will touch their thighs if they turn it far enough.

Personally, when I feel it, it seems a lot less stressful on the arms as opposed to a standard column.

Re: DL: Delay of C-Series Will Be Solved by Extending Other Aircraft

jubguy3 wrote:

I'm waiting for Delta to be the first large commercial airline to fly a 40 year old plane in the US

Re: Airbus rolls out first A321neo ACF

So first the A350. Then the A330neo. And now this. So I guess the raccoon mask is going to eventually become standard across the entire Airbus fleet. I wonder what the C-Series would look like with it. At one point, I made a graphic that had one on the A380. Actually looked pretty good. Picture or ...

Re: Upcoming Boeing 777X operators

I could see premium heavy 779s for AA's premium routes to London, Hong Kong, and places in South America. The 779 wouldn't be much of a capacity jump from their current premium heavy 77Ws. Agreed. They could supplement the 777-300ERs and expand those markets further, as well as maybe replace a coup...

Re: Upcoming Boeing 777X operators

What will be the next airlines to order the new Boeing 777x? I see great potential in Air France - KLM, British Airways, United Airlines, Korean Air, Eva Airways & Thai Airways We’ve discussed in depth who could probably operate it, and most of who you listed are prime 777X operators. What I th...

Re: AA 737 fleet. Will it ever reach 400 at its maximum peak?

By my math, AA has 306 737 NG's in its fleet. All 100 737 MAXs will be delivered by the end of 2021, I think. So the fleet count should hit 400 by late 2021. I have not heard of any 737 NG retirements planned. They just got done painting all them, and all will be fitted with 737 MAX interiors, so I...

Re: Airbus rolls out first A321neo ACF

Runway28L wrote:

So first the A350. Then the A330neo. And now this.
So I guess the raccoon mask is going to eventually become standard across the entire Airbus fleet.

I wonder what the C-Series would look like with it.

Re: Airbus rolls out first A321neo ACF

Bandit Mask on the A321neo! SEEEEXXXXYYY! O3o

Re: New AA painted aircraft - 2017

Sooner787 wrote:

Wish AA would send a few A330's to DFW .....

Re: American Eagle's plan for the future.

I'm getting mixed numbers with the number of E145s at MQ. What's the exact amount? With the ExpressJet E145s back on property at MQ and the transfer of one today to Piedmont, I’m showing 69 E145s currently at MQ. Correction; 68, sorry ‘bout that! That's okay. The number is changing a lot though. Wo...

Re: Reuters:Airbus ready to phase out A380 if fails to win Emirates deal

Who can manufacture the best 450-500 seat long range twin? That would be an ideal replacement for the A380. And I don't mean turning a 777 into a slave ship. Unfortunately we'll never know what would have happened if Airbus had developed a better four-engine VLA, so it will have to be big twins goi...

Re: American Eagle's plan for the future.

I'm getting mixed numbers with the number of E145s at MQ. What's the exact amount?

Re: Is AA going to cancel their A350 order?

future planes means future deliveries. If American chooses to replace 77E with 787 which is at least a payload/range downgrade, it means the don't intend to upgrade more of their service than the 20 77W they already have and which will stay for a long time. So no 77X needed. Nope. The 777X can defi...

Re: Is AA going to cancel their A350 order?

Very Incorrect :shakehead: AA still has the A330 and 777, both will stay prevalent in the decades ahead. Once again, an A350/787 fleet is unreasonable. future planes means future deliveries. Don't be so sure about that. Since AA has the 777-300ER active, and are utilizing it well, there's no reason...

Re: Is AA going to cancel their A350 order?

ehaase wrote:

Why don't 22 planes work for AA when Delta is fine with 15 A359's in its vast fleet?

Re: Is AA going to cancel their A350 order?

If the A350 order did not exist, there would be no question American would go all 787 for future planes Very Incorrect :shakehead: AA still has the A330 and 777, both will stay prevalent in the decades ahead. Once again, an A350/787 fleet is unreasonable for AA at this time, ESPECIALLY if they end ...

Re: Is AA going to cancel their A350 order?

The LUS management team, including the CEO, running AA prefers Airbus. The 787s they are taking delivery were ordered by previous AA management. I don't see them taking any of the 787 options. Instead, I think they will eventually take delivery of the Airbus A350-900 when they are ready to replace ...

Re: Why does AA keep a global First Class?

“First Class” at AA has been reduced to only the Premium Markets within the system, which is onboard the A321Ts and 777-300ERs.

The F product on both aircraft is excellent, and are perfect for their respected aircraft.

Re: Is AA going to cancel their A350 order?

The LUS management team, including the CEO, running AA prefers Airbus. The 787s they are taking delivery were ordered by previous AA management. I don't see them taking any of the 787 options. Instead, I think they will eventually take delivery of the Airbus A350-900 when they are ready to replace ...

Re: What if: Alaska had widebodies

If Boeing restarts the 76 line, I can see the 767-300ER fitting in....24 in First, 35 in premium economy, and 196 in "main cabin". First would maintain the new Alaska F product with a slightly more roomy seat than the other guys, but still nothing super elegant. I could see new 763s if th...

Re: Is AA going to cancel their A350 order?

LOL, what? An A330 isn't the same as an A350. Even if the engines are similar, they're two totally different planes. The A350 and A330 share the same type rating. They are not 'totally different planes'. Check this: http://www.aviationtoday.com/2014/10/23/side-by-side-common-type-rating-approved-fo...

Re: Is AA going to cancel their A350 order?

I don't think so. It's likely AA doesn't want the fleet period. It's just too expensive to add another subfleet when there is one already established (The 787-9) that does a similar type of mission. AA is not UA. Well, AA managed to add the A320 fleet even when they had the 737, and they didn't com...

Re: Is AA going to cancel their A350 order?

Again, this does not have anything to do with Delta. I don't care if AA keeps the A350 order or not. If you don't want to contribute to this thread, don't comment. Goodness, the audacity of asking a simple question....... Don't let rabid fanboys ruin your day. As for AA and the A350, current manage...

Re: Is AA going to cancel their A350 order?

Again, this does not have anything to do with Delta. I don't care if AA keeps the A350 order or not. If you don't want to contribute to this thread, don't comment. Goodness, the audacity of asking a simple question....... Don't let rabid fanboys ruin your day. As for AA and the A350, current manage...

Re: Alaska Airlines unveils A321neo "Most West Coast" livery

To say the Alaksa livery fits the A321 is an understatement... https://i.imgur.com/7M6tlCy.png That actually is kind of hot! :scratchchin: The great thing about AS's livery, which was so perfectly executed, is how modern it is without overdoing it. Naturally, while I think it will look far better o...

Re: Is AA going to cancel their A350 order?

The key word is “cancel”, which I think is the wrong word. Covert is better. At this point, the A350 order will likely get swapped for something else. The 77Es can be replaced by additional 787s or the 777X. What’s a pressing matter is the 757/767. The order can be swapped for the A321LR to replace ...

Re: What will Delta replace the 777 fleet with and is DAL going to order more?

Whatever Airbus offers them. A350-1000 most likely. Wow, I didn't know Airbus is an automatic lock to land all future Delta orders......... I think AA with take a very long look at the -1000 too.......I do like to speculate! Don't bet money on it. Once AA converts their order, there will be no A350...