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bearkeeper
25th Jun 2003, 06:09
Heard today from a fairly reliable source that European will be introducing 2 x B737-300's by this October, with a further 4 to join the fleet during 2004. No mention of where the aircraft are coming from, only that they are to replace the ageing -200's.
Anyone confirm whether this is the case.
bmibaby.com
25th Jun 2003, 23:57
There are always rumours circulating about European re-equipping their fleet, considering the age of some of the aircraft.
I had heard something about European taking some of the many Boeing 737-300/737-400/767-200 aircraft that US AIRWAYS are currently getting rid of, but I dont know!
Redstripe
26th Jun 2003, 23:02
The 2 -300s this year seems likely to happen. Not sure about additions next year. Operating two different types of 737 could be expensive - it may make economic sense to replace all the -200s as soon as possible.
Stability Jane
27th Jun 2003, 00:32
A modern day version of an early Dan Air?
chiglet
27th Jun 2003, 03:20
Sorry, but I am Confused:confused:
Are we talking about European [B737/200] or European [b747/200] :confused:
Or are they the same Airline?:rolleyes:
we aim to please, it keeps the cleaners happy
bearkeeper
27th Jun 2003, 05:33
Chiglet,
Sorry that you are confused.
European operate B737-200's and B747-200's. We are talking about the replacement of the B727-200's with B737-300's.
Hope this clarifies things.
Apologies, slip of the finger. I meant B737-200's with B737-300's!!!!
younglad20
2nd Jul 2003, 07:33
hiya,sorry to add yet more cofusion but heard(just on galley FM) that European are to gain 2 ex BA 747-400 for ther winter to operate a weekly Gatwick- Sydney route.Has anybody else heard this?Be interesting to see if it materialises.
BAe 146-100
3rd Jul 2003, 02:15
Hi,
The 737-200 fleet is in need of replacement. All of the 737's EAC have were built in the mid 70's. There oldest 737 is G-CEAF built in 1974.
BAe 146-100
http://www.csdl17613.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/images/thumbs/g-ceaf.jpg
That might explain the appearance of two Ansett 737-300 at BOH this week. Right now they are parked at back close to the European hanger access taxi-way.
Yak97
19th Jul 2003, 23:00
Arn't these some of the aircraft for CHX/JET2?
Oh Yeh could very well be. Forgot that they were getting ex Ansett 737-300's. And also being at BOH would make perfect sense!