Conc has it about right, as far as I know, current planning has the ACL 72's gone by the end of 2002 although I hear some will be moved to South Africa (Safair). The DHL ones should be gone shortly after although I think Swiftair will continue to operate the old lady for a few years yet. A lot depends on the deliveries of the 75, currently well behind schedule for several reasons but the EU hush kit ban is the real reason for their demise. I'm sure there are lots of people who agree with Neil A but, as of 2003, Europe fast runs out of airport where they can operate, especially at night.
I'm sure they still have a future in less restictive parts of the world. May their fires never go out & their tyres never go flat
