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Capn Bloggs

24th Apr 2023 13:30

Aussie Maddogs Flying The Coop

Farewell, old friend. It was fun.

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune....cdfe64f8fb.jpg

bafanguy

24th Apr 2023 21:26

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

26th Apr 2023 21:40

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

https://www.airlinepilotforums.com/d...3-717s-oz.html

bafanguy

27th Apr 2023 09:49

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

27th Apr 2023 10:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by bafanguy (Post 11426507)

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

27th Apr 2023 15:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by aussieflyboy (Post 11426519)

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

28th Apr 2023 01:49

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

Unregistered User

28th Apr 2023 06:36

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

28th Apr 2023 10:52

B717 was originally an MD95. So definitely a MadDog!

Transition Layer

28th Apr 2023 14:37

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

bafanguy

28th Apr 2023 21:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by Transition Layer (Post 11427134)

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

:ok: :ok: :ok:

R.Cruizo

28th Apr 2023 23:26

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

dejapoo

29th Apr 2023 08:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by R.Cruizo (Post 11427346)

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

29th Apr 2023 08:24

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

Buckshot

29th Apr 2023 22:31

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

smiling monkey

29th Apr 2023 23:42

Spotted in LAX on the way to Victorville for storage.

https://fb.watch/kdp4agFC8V/

Capn Bloggs

30th Apr 2023 14:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bafanguy

So where are they going ?

Victorville!

If you're not into Farcebook:

Taildragger67

2nd May 2023 13:55

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

2nd May 2023 14:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by Capn Bloggs (Post 11428066)

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

5th May 2023 07:03

I wonder if the 717s demise is premature given the engine issues with its replacement

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