Re: Will there be a 787F?

They could make one when they are ready to kill the 747-8f and/or the 767.

Re: Official: Airbus announces A380 production to end in 2021

Being a Boeing/747 guy myself, it’s still sad to see the A380 program end, although I knew it was only a matter of time. I didn’t think they would’ve kept the lines open for another decade.

Re: N777UA- How much longer does she have?

Know someone that flew her recently:

Re: Two 747-200F reactivated after 17 years (!) storage

Now that's something you don't see every day. Glad to hear it!

Re: Could anything save the 747?

The freight market. The freight market is growing and there are demands for more freighters. There is also a rebounded interest in used 744's.

Re: Will the A380 become the MD-11 for cargo?

That's so true. No one wants it. They tried making a freighter version but it didn't work for whatever reason regarding engines. The 747-8 is much more economical when it comes to freight hence Boeing is dominating the freight market right now. Since this is new info please enlighten us what was it...

Re: Will the A380 become the MD-11 for cargo?

Not another "maybe the 380 can..." thread. Just let it die. With only a couple of airlines, no one wants this plane. No one will convert it into a restaurant and it wont be anything more than a future trivia question. Enough of this albatross. That's so true. No one wants it. They tried m...

Re: Future of UA's Airbus Fleet

I think you guys better go back and check again. The MOM has been proposed in 2 versions; one a NB and the other a WB. Why do you think SW is also trying to be the launch customer? Southwest killed the 757 remember. One of the reasons they didn't want the 757 was because of the responsibilities of ...

Re: Bloomberg: A380-Saving Emirates Deal Is Stalled Due to Engine Impasse

Anything new regarding the stalled deal?

Re: Last Azores Airlines A310 flight happening right now

Nooooooooooooo! Only Air Transat and maybe one of the Iranian airlines are left with the A310. I love both the 767 and 310, smaller wide bodies are amazing. I really wish that we will see an aircraft like the 310 and 767 come out soon, but I doubt it. The 797 will probably be a smaller widebody air...

Re: Last Azores Airlines A310 flight happening right now

Is this particular plane going to be converted to a freighter for FX?

Re: Future of UA's Airbus Fleet

UA is holding off until the 797 is launched and they will be the head of the line. While they like the 320 series, there are no plans to order more of them, and the used ones are basically 'fill orders' until the new MOM is on property. . I think you mixed up the markets... The 797 is aimed at 757/...

Re: Bloomberg: A380-Saving Emirates Deal Is Stalled Due to Engine Impasse

If this deal dies the A380, unfortunately, goes with it. That being said it might've been too ambitious for Airbus to plan on keeping the A380 production line open for another 10 years.

Re: Emotional support animal again, woman removed, flight delayed

Sometimes I think "support animals" are just an excuse for people to bring whatever animal they please on board. Wouldn't be surprised if someone brought something random like a penguin on board.

Re: Why United Airlines needs to up the anti regarding ratings

jetero wrote:

Oh if there’s one thing UA needs to do it’s not up the anti.

Ante, sure.

Why United Airlines needs to up the ante regarding ratings

As I know people who work for United, it makes me sad to see this historic airline not being what it used to be. UA employees seem to sometimes mention how it was before the merger, and how the flight attendants and other workers were nicer and friendlier than the continental ones. I'm not trying to...

Re: Major Airline New Livery Photo posted on A350?

It was Lufthansa,

Re: Major Airline New Livery Photo posted on A350?

It was Lufthansa,

Re: Lufthansa Reveals Why It Dropped Yellow From Its Livery (Interview)

well, now they seem like Blue-fthansa

Re: Airliners: The Most Uncompetitive Industry?

I disagree. Selling airliners is a tough business. The stakes are very high. One wrong move and your company loses billions and your rivals gain billions. How is it not competitive when Boeing in under two months managed to get 50+ dreamliners ordered from US airlines and have them cancel their exis...

Re: Saudia A330 crunched in Jeddah.

That must be an awful sound

Re: Boeing 797 Discussion Thread - 2018

Question is which will sell more; capacity or range? The past has shown that capacity wins since the CASM is better due to similar operating costs, although this wasn’t the case with the 752/753. I imagine with 4000+ nautical miles of range for the larger version that this would be practical for fl...

Re: Boeing 797 Discussion Thread - 2018

keesje wrote:

UAL747422 wrote:

New question: The probability of US airlines being the launch customer for the 797?

Well they're the only left flying sizeable 757/767 fleets..

Re: Boeing 797 Discussion Thread - 2018

New question: The probability of US airlines being the launch customer for the 797?

Re: Iran Air is gonna resurrect its 747SP ?

This seems unlikely but likely, considering the Boeing Iran deal fell through, I can see it happening. But I'm a B747 maniac so ill have hopes for every 747 story.

Re: LH retiring most (or all?) A340-600?

I'm pretty sure they replaced the A340 on MUC-ORD with an A359. I might be wrong, could be seasonal.

Re: C-130 Crash Near SAV

estorilm wrote:

Air National Guard confirms 5 people on-board, no word on status.

Re: Boeing 797 Discussion Thread - 2018

There will be no boeing 797 because boeing is developing 777x That is unlikely, as Boeing has already made a program office for the NMA meaning they are actually somewhat serious. The 777x cant really replace the 757/767 in the way that the NMA is trying to do, the same thing with the 787-8 wasn't ...

Re: Air Belgium Delays Lauch By Over A Month

I believe there is already a topic chatting about this

Re: 787 Scrapping

will this happen with the -10 prototype?

Re: The 777 retirement and scrapping thread - 2018

I've seen a lot of other 777's that have been scrapped young. Why is this?

Re: 787 Scrapping

It was a testbed airplane!! The costs to bring it up to production standards would be more than the airplane would be to Build it NEW.. I see. Makes sense. Small detail: it was never intended to be a testbed airplane . . . I can see why. The 787 had quite the growing pains in its testing phase

Re: Moron... .. err "Unruly passenger" removed from AA flight in Miami - Tased multiple times

Oh boy. It's not the airline's fault. Just stupid people. Got the link to the video? I need some laughs today

Re: SkyBus Jet Cargo DC-8 Fleet

I honestly don't know. The planes were probably super cheap and they are somehow efficient or work for them, like how the A380 and the 747-8 work for Lufthansa. That or they are filled up on shorter routes. Maybe both.

Re: 787 Scrapping

strfyr51 wrote:

UAL747422 wrote:

After 5 years in storage, they couldn't sell it to anyone? I'm surprised, I'm sure a charter airline would love a used 787.

It was a testbed airplane!! The costs to bring it up to production standards would be more than the airplane would be to Build it NEW..

Re: 787 Scrapping

After 5 years in storage, they couldn't sell it to anyone? I'm surprised, I'm sure a charter airline would love a used 787.

Re: "Passengers Cry, Scream in Southwest Airlines Landing"

sounds like people overreacted- unless it was an actual bad or rough landing.

Re: Delta 767-300 Last Flight Date?

they are still operating -300ER correct? Also can't they just retrofit the -300?

Re: Rumor: UA to introduce new and/or revised livery in the coming years

So is the new MAX 9 just going to sit at BFI or RNT until late May or June? Other than flight testing of course.

Re: Rumor: UA to introduce new and/or revised livery in the coming years

rnav2dlrey wrote:

the MAXwave:



pic from @airlinegeeks twitter feed

Re: If UA and CO had NOT merged, would UA end up ordering the 737ng/max?

United would compete the contract and pick best overall deal, including financing options. But they had a good relationship with Airbus and P&W and a bad relationship with GE. Tips the scales a bit towards A320Neo with GTFs. Right. I remember when the two merged, they made a "compromise&qu...

Re: TW 757s remaining in DL Fleet

davescj wrote:

jbmitt wrote:

Delta would also operate ex-TWA 717s

I've only seen 717s ending with AT (so I presume from Air Tran). Would the ex-TWA end TW? I'll keep a look out for them if so.

Re: AA to retire 45 737-800's

maybe we will finally see a 737-800BCF that Boeing talks about in their freighter section on their website. Who knows.

If UA and CO had NOT merged, would UA end up ordering the 737ng/max?

I would imagine eventually they would order the MAX 10 to replace some of their 757's, that being said, they could also have ordered the A321neo. (and they still could). I ask this because I know that a lot of former Continental people seem to make the big decisions up at a corporate level.

Re: What happens to the unused fuel in retired aircraft?

Note Multiple grammar errors in my last post. Sorry about that. Typing very quickly. And yes Starlionblue, you are correct I forgot to mention fungal growth inside those fuel tanks. If that airplane gets repurposed, I'd hate to be the sad fellow who cleans out those fuel tanks. Never ever let gasoli...

Re: What happens to the unused fuel in retired aircraft?

I would imagine it's like a lawnmower or any car where if it sits for too long, it creates kind of a varnish were it is any kind of changes form. Not to mention it breaks down and becomes less effective. I don't know if its the same with avgas, but they are both petrol-based. But to answer your ques...

Re: Rumor: UA to introduce new and/or revised livery in the coming years

I like this one. A mix of old and new-ish.

Re: Rumor: UA to introduce new and/or revised livery in the coming years

My best friend's sister's boyfriend's brother's girlfriend heard from this guy who knows this kid who's going with the girl who saw a new livery for UA. I guess it's pretty serious. I did not ask for sarcastic comments in this topic. I'm saying this is something I heard and I wanted to see input on...

Re: Rumor: UA to introduce new and/or revised livery in the coming years

I honestly like this one the best. It's a clean sheet design, but very different.

Re: Rumor: UA to introduce new and/or revised livery in the coming years

A person I know who works at UA said there is a rumor flying around about a possible new or revised livery in the coming years. My best friend's sister's boyfriend's brother's girlfriend heard from this guy who knows this kid who's going with the girl who saw a new livery for UA. I guess it's prett...