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by Capn
Tue Apr 09, 2024 2:49 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Delta Air Lines Network - 2024
Replies: 804
Views: 144272

Re: Delta Air Lines Network - 2024

LAXdude1023 wrote:
I sure would love to see IAH-BOS/SEA....


I would too, but does DL. have the gate space at IAH ?

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by Capn
Wed Mar 13, 2024 4:37 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Delta Air Lines Fleet - 2024
Replies: 1009
Views: 160088

Re: Delta Air Lines Fleet - 2024

Interesting to see the parking/storage of A319 & A320s. This is engine parts/supply chain issues or MRO capacity/throughput related? Showing following A319s parked at SBD (5) 3125 (3/2/24) 3130 (1/16/24) 3131 (1/16/24) 3135 (3/11/24) 3148 (9/19/23) Showing following A320s parked at BHM (2) 3209...

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by Capn
Sat Jan 20, 2024 4:52 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Austin Aviation - 2024
Replies: 170
Views: 17421

Re: Austin Aviation - 2024

Thanks again

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by Capn
Sat Jan 20, 2024 2:24 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Austin Aviation - 2024
Replies: 170
Views: 17421

Re: Austin Aviation - 2024

Thank you.
Will they get more gates from AA?

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by Capn
Fri Jan 19, 2024 4:30 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Austin Aviation - 2024
Replies: 170
Views: 17421

Re: Austin Aviation - 2024

Apparently DL knows how much of a bloodbath the new routes are. So are they sitting on gates here at AUS for future potential expansion: https://viewfromthewing.com/deltas-desperate-austin-strategy-skymiles-deals-expose-disaster-roundup/ How many gates does DL have now and how many will they gain w...

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by Capn
Mon Dec 25, 2023 3:50 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Delta Air Lines Fleet - 2023
Replies: 3331
Views: 714426

Re: Delta Air Lines Fleet - 2023

If I remember correctly, I believe Boeing is to do the cabin redo on those 737 so it might be a problem with Boeing scheduling before they can get done

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by Capn
Thu Dec 14, 2023 6:19 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Fastest ever 707 taxi
Replies: 20
Views: 4637

Re: Fastest ever 707 taxi

I had to laugh.. if I had ever taxied a plane like that, some of the great Southern Airways FAs I had the pleasure of flying with would have made sure I was also quite bruised, and black and blue when we got to our destination…

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by Capn
Fri Nov 03, 2023 2:14 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Delta Air Lines Network - 2023
Replies: 4249
Views: 934715

Re: Delta Air Lines Network - 2023

Just doing a rough estimate, it looks like DL will have @40 more aircraft to place in service next summer.
So maybe quite a bit more service will be announced soon.

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by Capn
Tue Jul 25, 2023 3:32 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Delta Air Lines Fleet - 2023
Replies: 3331
Views: 714426

Re: Delta Air Lines Fleet - 2023

Can anyone give a rough estimate of the cost of a heavy check on a 757 and others?
Thanks in advance

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by Capn
Mon Jul 17, 2023 3:03 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Kansas City Aviation - 2023
Replies: 1009
Views: 137791

Re: Kansas City Aviation - 2023

How many gates does DL have, and could they get more easily

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by Capn
Fri Jun 09, 2023 5:10 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: 2 go-arounds lead to unfriendly radio exchange with ATC at SFO
Replies: 48
Views: 14050

Re: 2 go-arounds lead to unfriendly radio exchange with ATC at SFO

I once had to do two go arounds at BOS one day. No not a big deal delayed us a little bit and the passengers got some nice sightseeing of Boston, beautiful town . A few weeks later when I showed up for my next trip, had a note to see the Chief pilot, who was a great guy. I walked in his office, and ...

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by Capn
Thu May 18, 2023 1:16 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Delta Air Lines Fleet - 2023
Replies: 3331
Views: 714426

Re: Delta Air Lines Fleet - 2023

Thanks again

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by Capn
Tue May 16, 2023 4:01 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Endeavor folding into Delta?
Replies: 64
Views: 14701

Re: Endeavor folding into Delta?

ADM94 wrote:
Capn wrote:
Can anyone say how many 175s and 900s Dl is operating with only 70 seats due to scope clause ?


Off the top of my head, 20 CR9s and maybe 40ish E75s? Someone can correct me on that.



Thanks, that would be a lot of extra revenue

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by Capn
Mon May 15, 2023 7:13 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Endeavor folding into Delta?
Replies: 64
Views: 14701

Re: Endeavor folding into Delta?

Can anyone say how many 175s and 900s Dl is operating with only 70 seats due to scope clause ?

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by Capn
Sun May 14, 2023 3:07 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Delta Air Lines Fleet - 2023
Replies: 3331
Views: 714426

Re: Delta Air Lines Fleet - 2023

PW1133G

Thanks for the reply. I had no idea it took that long.
P.S. Glad you joined the net, you bring a lot of great info.

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by Capn
Sun May 14, 2023 3:06 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Delta Air Lines Fleet - 2023
Replies: 3331
Views: 714426

Re: Delta Air Lines Fleet - 2023

PW1133G

Thanks for the reply. I had no idea it took that long.
P.S. Glad you joined the net, you bring a lot of great info.

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by Capn
Sat May 13, 2023 5:19 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Delta Air Lines Fleet - 2023
Replies: 3331
Views: 714426

Re: Delta Air Lines Fleet - 2023

I’ve always been curious about how long a complete engine overhaul takes. With all parts needed and space available, from removal to rehanging. Can someone give me a rough estimate ?

Thanks

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by Capn
Mon Apr 17, 2023 11:33 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Delta Air Lines Network - 2023
Replies: 4249
Views: 934715

Re: Delta Air Lines Network - 2023

Just wondering if the inconsistency in 223 deliveries is delaying the announcement of the service. I do fully believe Dl. Will be in that market, it is a must for them at Lax. I would assume Lax~Clt and Phl in 2024, pretty much have to in order to be the dominant carrier at Lax. Nobody is going to ...

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by Capn
Mon Apr 17, 2023 9:44 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Delta Air Lines Network - 2023
Replies: 4249
Views: 934715

Re: Delta Air Lines Network - 2023

Just wondering if the inconsistency in 223 deliveries is delaying the announcement of the service. I do fully believe Dl. Will be in that market, it is a must for them at Lax. I would assume Lax~Clt and Phl in 2024, pretty much have to in order to be the dominant carrier at Lax.

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by Capn
Thu Jan 05, 2023 9:50 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Delta Air Lines Network - 2023
Replies: 4249
Views: 934715

Re: Delta Air Lines Network - 2023

I too hate that DL had to cutback on Midwest flying. I flew those routes for years as RC and NW pilot. I do think that DLs network planners knew which tough decisions to make , and where they could reclaim there market dominance quickly when they were able to do so. I do wonder what all the critics ...

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by Capn
Tue Dec 27, 2022 3:35 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Salt Lake City Aviation Thread - 2022
Replies: 265
Views: 53446

Re: Salt Lake City Aviation Thread - 2022

I’m sure this is up thread, but could someone show the timeline for gate openings

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by Capn
Wed Dec 21, 2022 3:43 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Delta Fleet Thread - 2022
Replies: 2098
Views: 508650

Re: Delta Fleet Thread - 2022

Are the used 739s that are being deployed in Skd.ops. In Dl livery?

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by Capn
Mon Dec 19, 2022 4:53 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Delta Fleet Thread - 2022
Replies: 2098
Views: 508650

Re: Delta Fleet Thread - 2022

Please correct my thinking if wrong, but I thought Dl has another 50 220-300s on option.
I thought that had been announced when the 220 order was placed.

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by Capn
Wed Nov 16, 2022 2:59 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Delta Fleet Thread - 2022
Replies: 2098
Views: 508650

Re: Delta Fleet Thread - 2022

Will be off the grid through the weekend so updates might be a bit intermittent... 5021 delivery today 3954 on track to ferry to MCI today 5006 delivery tomorrow 3951 now showing exit from VQQ 11/17 IFC 3229 RTS today 3237/3742/3762 to enter mods today 3249/3763 RTS tomorrow SAY IT AINT SO Enjoy yo...

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by Capn
Sat Oct 08, 2022 5:05 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Delta Network Thread - 2022
Replies: 2447
Views: 535706

Re: Delta Network Thread - 2022

Wow how times have changed.Back in the 80s, I can’t remember if we were still R.C. 0f N.W. at the time, we would fill up 2 - 50s ( we called them wing tip flights ) every week night @ 9 PM to MBS.
We always had great loads in and out of there.

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by Capn
Tue Sep 27, 2022 9:37 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Delta Fleet Thread - 2022
Replies: 2098
Views: 508650

Re: Delta Fleet Thread - 2022

Could someone compare range and seating capacity between 359 and 35k. ( guessing on 35k cap. )?

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by Capn
Wed Sep 14, 2022 8:21 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Salt Lake City Aviation Thread - 2022
Replies: 265
Views: 53446

Re: Salt Lake City Aviation Thread - 2022

Sorry if I missed this, but how many gates will Dl.have now and when A is completed ?
Thanks in advance.

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by Capn
Sun Jul 17, 2022 5:48 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: 2022 MLB Charters
Replies: 19
Views: 16733

Re: 2022 MLB Charters

Any idea how Braves players will get to all star game today? Charter number if any
Thanks

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by Capn
Sat Jul 02, 2022 2:05 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Updated #2: DL ordered 100 737 MAX 10 + 30 options
Replies: 321
Views: 93543

Re: Rumor: Delta 100 737 MAX 10 Deal At Farnborough

Does anyone have an idea on seat capacity for Max 10 in Dl config. Thanks in advance. The -10 is ~64” longer than the -9, so DL can fit 2 more rows of Y in. That’s 192 seats total. For comparison their A321ceo seat 191, Neos 194, all (739ER/-10/A321) have 20F. Depending on how fuselage spacing is D...

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by Capn
Sat Jul 02, 2022 1:08 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Updated #2: DL ordered 100 737 MAX 10 + 30 options
Replies: 321
Views: 93543

Re: Rumor: Delta 100 737 MAX 10 Deal At Farnborough

Does anyone have an idea on seat capacity for Max 10 in Dl config.
Thanks in advance.

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by Capn
Sat Mar 12, 2022 5:40 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Southern Airways (old) MEM hub
Replies: 57
Views: 9456

Re: Southern Airways (old) MEM hub

Mem Was my first base with SO. I went there as a M-404 FO. In early 1973. It was a great time in my life, loved the crews and the Martin. One day we lost the left engine shortly after take off from JAN. We declared an emergency and started a slow turn back. The FA., who was a real 404 pro came up to...

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by Capn
Mon Mar 07, 2022 5:32 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Delta Fleet Thread - 2022
Replies: 2098
Views: 508650

Re: Delta Fleet Thread - 2022

Thanks for the info.Glad that it got back in the air so fast.
I got to fly a brand new DC-9-50(second revenue flight)we were still Republic at the time.
Man that was sweet. Cockpit had not yet acquired that “LIVED IN”smell !!!

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by Capn
Mon Mar 07, 2022 4:50 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Delta Fleet Thread - 2022
Replies: 2098
Views: 508650

Re: Delta Fleet Thread - 2022

Has the last 321ceo delivered that had the runway excursion in ATL been returned to service ?

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by Capn
Sat Feb 12, 2022 2:22 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Nashville Aviation Thread - 2022
Replies: 878
Views: 136313

Re: Nashville Aviation Thread - 2022

Thanks all for info

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by Capn
Fri Feb 11, 2022 7:12 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Nashville Aviation Thread - 2022
Replies: 878
Views: 136313

Re: Nashville Aviation Thread - 2022

Please forgive a short off topic diversion.
My wife and her best friend are in Nashville as we speak and she wanted to see the really nice suburbs.
Any quick suggestions?
Thanks in advance, and sorry again for off topic.
HONEY DO S are a bitch.

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by Capn
Sun Jan 30, 2022 8:11 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Delta Fleet Thread - 2022
Replies: 2098
Views: 508650

Re: Delta Fleet Thread - 2022

Can anyone venture a guess as to how much DL saves by taking the ac to NRT for induction and tariff adjustment.
I know no one here would know for sure, but a swag would be awesome .

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by Capn
Mon Jan 03, 2022 7:03 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Delta Fleet Thread - 2022
Replies: 2098
Views: 508650

Re: Delta Fleet Thread - 2022

I thought the FAA had issued a directive that the 717 seats had to be replaced by 2023.
Did I get that wrong, or did that get pushed back or rescinded. OR, is DL. Going to replace the seats ?

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by Capn
Fri Dec 31, 2021 9:55 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Delta Fleet Thread - 2022
Replies: 2098
Views: 508650

Re: Delta Fleet Thread - 2022

Could someone recap all planned deliveries for 22 ?
Thank you

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by Capn
Fri Dec 31, 2021 9:38 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Boston Aviation Thread - 2022
Replies: 885
Views: 191416

Re: Boston Aviation Thread - 2022

Same here !
Best of luck to you at your new station
Have a great 22

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by Capn
Tue Dec 14, 2021 8:49 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: JFK Terminal 1 Redevelopment Moves Forward
Replies: 127
Views: 21646

Re: JFK Terminal 1 Redevelopment Moves Forward

If memory serves T1 has 11 gates, and T2 has 10.
So, the new construction will only net 2 gates, for total of 23 gates, or am I missing something ?

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by Capn
Fri Nov 05, 2021 9:21 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Atlanta Aviation Thread - 2021
Replies: 127
Views: 15413

Re: ATL's terminal makeover

Any pics?
I don’t get out much any more

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by Capn
Wed Oct 27, 2021 3:22 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Delta Fleet Thread - 2021
Replies: 1660
Views: 393138

Re: Delta Fleet Thread - 2021

Thanks for the info

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by Capn
Wed Oct 27, 2021 3:11 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Delta Fleet Thread - 2021
Replies: 1660
Views: 393138

Re: Delta Fleet Thread - 2021

https://aibfamily.flights/A320/10300

I thought DL was only getting 127 321ceos. Did they skip a number or did I miss another add on order?
Thanks
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n515cr wrote:
1028 (N128DN) first flight today: https://aibfamily.flights/A320/10300

I thought DL was only getting 127 321ceos. Did they skip a number or did I miss another add on order?
Thanks

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by Capn
Fri Aug 27, 2021 1:28 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Nashville Aviation Thread - 2021
Replies: 638
Views: 100902

Re: Nashville Aviation Thread - 2021

I remember years ago, in the old terminal,the employee cafeteria had incredible navy bean soup.
It was a must stop.

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by Capn
Thu Aug 12, 2021 7:39 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: DL BOS hub
Replies: 58
Views: 13513

Re: DL BOS hub

Does anyone know how much, if any, renovations DL. Did to their gates on A while they flew their reduced pandemic schedule ?

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by Capn
Tue Aug 10, 2021 4:58 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Updated: Used Delta Aircraft Purchase A359/737-900ER
Replies: 989
Views: 302131

Re: Updated: Used Delta Aircraft Purchase A359/737-900ER

If you can remember being on a 30 that felt like it flew slightly wing down in cruise…and you may have been on her.
Now that would be a great memory test for you.

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by Capn
Mon Aug 09, 2021 12:58 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Updated: Used Delta Aircraft Purchase A359/737-900ER
Replies: 989
Views: 302131

Re: Updated: Used Delta Aircraft Purchase A359/737-900ER

I flew that plane many times and always got a kick out of it and also relating its history.
Never felt like I could trim it properly in cruise!
But, what a great conversation piece it made.

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by Capn
Wed Jul 28, 2021 5:39 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Bombardier CL 600 down near Truckee, California
Replies: 136
Views: 30954

Re: Bombardier CL 600 down near Truckee, California

Does anyone have the pilots names yet?

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by Capn
Sat Jul 24, 2021 12:54 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Updated: Used Delta Aircraft Purchase A359/737-900ER
Replies: 989
Views: 302131

Re: Updated: Used Delta Aircraft Order A359/737-900ER

If I remember correctly, the DC-9 40s also had the FD-108s.I think we had 8 of them. Nice flying but a little under-powered. Underpowered...because they had the same engines as the 30 series, out of curiosity? I ask as someone who flew on probably a couple hundred flights on NW 9s in the 2000s, at ...

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by Capn
Fri Jul 23, 2021 8:50 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Updated: Used Delta Aircraft Purchase A359/737-900ER
Replies: 989
Views: 302131

Re: Updated: Used Delta Aircraft Order A359/737-900ER

If I remember correctly, the DC-9 40s also had the FD-108s.I think we had 8 of them. Nice flying but a little under-powered.

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