Aussie Maddogs Flying The Coop

[Capn Bloggs]

Farewell, old friend. It was fun.

https://twitter.com/flightradar24/status/1650426269144678400?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7 Ctwgr%5Etweet

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/540x1202/717_twitter_741feacbd65fac8053d035966e9097cdfe64f8fb.jpg

[bafanguy]

So where are they going ?

I think I remember something about Delta buying 717s for parts ? I can't prove that so maybe my memory is slipping.

[bafanguy]

It's at least getting to be an entertaining topic:

https://www.airlinepilotforums.com/delta/142563-717s-oz.html

[bafanguy]

Delta just put out a bulletin saying they're buying 14 717s from Boeing to be used as parts donors. No mention of where Boeing is getting them.

[aussieflyboy]

Delta just put out a bulletin saying they're buying 14 717s from Boeing to be used as parts donors. No mention of where Boeing is getting them.

Think you’ll find QF leased some of the mad dogs from BCC so Boeing owns them already and QF are returning the aircraft to its owners.

[markis10]

Think you’ll find QF leased some of the mad dogs from BCC so Boeing owns them already and QF are returning the aircraft to its owners.

only two are leased AFAIK (last two produced) rest are up for sale with Qantas

https://www.myairtrade.com/available/B717

[smiling monkey]

Interesting that NJS are still advertising for B717 crew. How long before all the B717 are gone?

[Unregistered User]

Aussie B717's are technically, not Mad dogs, which is more applicable to the MD80 and its ilk. I have heard the 71's referred to as an "Angry puppy" being a smaller version of a proper Mad dog.

[Capt Fathom]

B717 was originally an MD95. So definitely a MadDog!

[Transition Layer]

Let’s be honest, they’re actually DC-9s

[bafanguy]

Let’s be honest, they’re actually DC-9s

:ok: :ok: :ok:

[R.Cruizo]

Maybe Qantas could send the B717 training dept. and management pilots with them with a one way ticket.

[dejapoo]

Maybe Qantas could send the B717 training dept. and management pilots with them with a one way ticket.

Failed hey. The VIP sqdrn get ya? They'll build you up again

[aussieflyboy]

Is it reasonable to assume one of these QF DC9 NEOs has flown more Qantas passengers than one Qantas A380 over its lifetime?

[Buckshot]

There are ex-Ansett DC9's still flying with US Navy at almost 50 years old. Life in the Mad Dogs yet

[smiling monkey]

Spotted in LAX on the way to Victorville for storage.

https://fb.watch/kdp4agFC8V/

[Capn Bloggs]

So where are they going ?
Victorville!

If you're not into Farcebook:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EIQG9zAeD-0

[Taildragger67]

Ouch. That's the long way round. Flightaware history suggests that since 18 Apr, the routing was:
CBR-ASP-BME-SUB-SZB-BLR-AAN-SSH-CAI-SOF-SVG-KEF-YYR-YQT-LAX-VCB arriving at VCV on 27 Apr.

[bafanguy]

Victorville! If you're not into Farcebook:

Capn B,

Definitely not into Facebook. My question was more along the lines of a potential destination airline for the 717s and not a geographic location. Poor wording on my part.

[markis10]

I wonder if the 717s demise is premature given the engine issues with its replacement https://twitter.com/FlyingFan1/status/1654192226350641152