I was actuall thinking we should get 727-100 i have always wanted to fly them!!!!
I would have to agree with you
DesertHawk. I've always wanted to fly a 727 also (I think the idea of getting 727-200's should not be ruled out entirely either). Any 727 pilot you talk to speaks rapturously about the aircraft and it's performance-- it goes fast and is fun and easy to fly. With three engines and sexy lines, it also has widespread passenger appeal (and 3 engines enhances safety) . . . although I am not enitirely convinced with the winglets which make the airplane look just plain queer. Just imagine what a head-turner a 727 sporting the new Golden Falcon with the name "WhisperJet" on the tail would have-- it would be the talk of the Gulf and bring back the glory days!
And for just a couple million dollars per aircraft, Gulf Air could have a stable full of 727's (which have 3 engines) for the price of just one little Embraer (which have only two engines)! In fact, the Company could probably arrange a swap-- a number of B-727's for the A340's the airline is trying to shed which makes it a cash-free transaction! It is like buying a car, you can buy one Mercedes or you can buy a few Hyundais for the price of one Mercedes. Both take you from point A to point B.
