Old B74F aircraft and their operations
In the last year or so, there have been many new cargo airlines
proposing to start up using very old B74F aircraft, Ocean Air,
Cargo B, Jett 8, Pronair to mention a few. These aircraft are
notorious fuel guzzlers and maintenance queens. In this age
of Jet A being at or near $100 a barrel, what is the real feasibility
of these old birds making a profit for someone? How can anyone
think they will have a viable business plan with an aircraft that
costs more to operate, carries less payload and may have limited
spares? On another view, what is going to happen to the 6 B742F
that Ocean was buying from Air France?? How much longer can
FO and FE's expect to make a living flying the ole queen of the skies?