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Old 9th Sep 2009, 00:19
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wobble2plank
 
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Fargoo,

Obviously you have insight into the new orders not yet deferred no?

There are only a few new (3 more I believe after G-YMMM's replacement) 777 aircraft coming this year and nothing for next year at all. The company is desperately trying to delay the delivery of the 380 and the 787 delay is a 'god send' in disguise.

Add to that that the lead in time for training CC and FC are totally different. Whilst the training time for FC on a new aircraft type can comprise of months the same cannot be said for the CC who can be familiarised with the 'standard' cabin equipment and the 'standard' Airbus/Boeing door as the company see fit.

Why do we need the crews now when the aircraft are, at least, 18 months away?
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