Originally Posted by EI896
Yes but easyJet only started bying their B737NGs only in 2000 or 2001. I'm not sure if I'm right?
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If logic applies and EZJA was the first one, then it was built in 2000. G-INFO database shows it and some of their other -700s of flying around 4500 hours a year. Say it leaves in 2008, it could have around 35,000 flying hours.
Compare that randomly with G-BVZE, built in 1993 and clocked up 24,000hours in 10 years.
They might not be that old in years, but will have a high number of cycles and hours by the time they do leave. One type fleet will probably help keep costs lower too.
Or am I barking up the wrong tree?