Boeing to stop producing B717 by end October 2001
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Boeing to stop producing B717 by end October 2001
Just heard Boeing is to stop producing the B717 effective end of October 2001. I suppose this might mean the end to any expansion plans for Nopulse/airconex. Has anybody heard anything similar? Will this mean the end of QF/Impulse deal? Will parts for current aircraft dry up? 
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Four Points,
You may well be right, I do not know.
However it seems odd, following is the latest press release from Boeing, on any subject, only 3 days ago, and they say they are committed to the long term success of the B717 ?????????
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Boeing 717 Preferred By Passengers Over Competing Airplanes
ATHENS, Greece, Oct. 10, 2001 - More passengers prefer the Boeing 717-200 than any other airplane with 100 seats or fewer, according to the results of a new regional jet survey released today.
The survey was conducted by NFO Plog, which is best known for Travel Trak/USA, a syndicated survey conducted every year since 1985.
"The survey data confirms what we've been telling people," said Jim Phillips, director of the 717 program, at the European Regional Airline Association show here. "The 717's big-jet comfort makes it the most preferred single-aisle regional airliner."
Phillips said that in the survey, passengers were asked, "What is your preference for the aircraft you are flying on today?" In response, travelers on 717s rated the airplane higher than those on any other rated airplane.
The Plog survey asked for passenger reactions to a number of different criteria to get a better idea of their preferences. These elements included baggage space, headroom and cabin air quality, among others.
"The 717 scored number one or number two in all of these areas," Phillips said.
Several U.S. airline operators, including AirTran Airways, American Airlines, Continental Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Northwest Airlines and United Airlines, sponsored or supported the study. Boeing and Bombardier also were sponsors.
The study began in October 2000 and continued through September 2001. Questionnaires were distributed to "express" passengers, who then mailed the completed forms to Plog.
The Boeing 717-200 is the world's best jetliner designed specifically for the short-haul, high-frequency 100-passenger airline market. The standard 717 has a two-class configuration with 106 seats. Its passenger-pleasing interior features five-across seating in economy class, creating more window and aisle seats for travelers who want more personal space. The airplane's cross section offers more head and shoulder space than similar planes; it also has the largest window area of any 100-seat jetliner.
Passengers and cabin crews appreciate the 717's ample overhead bins, which are as large and deep as those on a wide-body airplane. The standard size holds two rolling carry-on bags end to end, while the wider bins above the triple seats hold three carry-on bags side by side. Below the floor, checked baggage rides securely in a large cargo compartment.
The 717 interior has full-grip, lighted handrails along the overhead bins down both sides of the cabin. They make moving around the cabin easier and safer for passengers and crewmembers. The 717 also provides 100 percent fresh outside air for traveling comfort. And, compared with other similar jets, the 717's cabin is very quiet; more than half of the 717's cabin is as quiet at cruising speed as a 747's business class.
In addition to big-jet comfort, the twinjet's effective use of today's technology results in lower operating costs while offering breakthrough simplicity and reduced noise and emissions. More than 80 717s currently are in passenger revenue service on four continents. European carriers flying the 717 are Aerolineas Baleares (Spanair) in Spain and Olympic Aviation in Greece. There also are two European leasing companies who own 717s: Bavaria International Aircraft Leasing and Pembroke Capital Leasing.
Boeing forecasts a demand for 3,000 airplanes in this category throughout the next 20 years, as airlines around the world are expected to satisfy growing markets, meet tougher environmental rules and accommodate passenger preferences for jet service. The 717 is the best airplane to meet these requirements, and Boeing is committed to the airplane's long-term success.
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You may well be right, I do not know.
However it seems odd, following is the latest press release from Boeing, on any subject, only 3 days ago, and they say they are committed to the long term success of the B717 ?????????
Best regards,
"lame"
(QUOTE)
Boeing 717 Preferred By Passengers Over Competing Airplanes
ATHENS, Greece, Oct. 10, 2001 - More passengers prefer the Boeing 717-200 than any other airplane with 100 seats or fewer, according to the results of a new regional jet survey released today.
The survey was conducted by NFO Plog, which is best known for Travel Trak/USA, a syndicated survey conducted every year since 1985.
"The survey data confirms what we've been telling people," said Jim Phillips, director of the 717 program, at the European Regional Airline Association show here. "The 717's big-jet comfort makes it the most preferred single-aisle regional airliner."
Phillips said that in the survey, passengers were asked, "What is your preference for the aircraft you are flying on today?" In response, travelers on 717s rated the airplane higher than those on any other rated airplane.
The Plog survey asked for passenger reactions to a number of different criteria to get a better idea of their preferences. These elements included baggage space, headroom and cabin air quality, among others.
"The 717 scored number one or number two in all of these areas," Phillips said.
Several U.S. airline operators, including AirTran Airways, American Airlines, Continental Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Northwest Airlines and United Airlines, sponsored or supported the study. Boeing and Bombardier also were sponsors.
The study began in October 2000 and continued through September 2001. Questionnaires were distributed to "express" passengers, who then mailed the completed forms to Plog.
The Boeing 717-200 is the world's best jetliner designed specifically for the short-haul, high-frequency 100-passenger airline market. The standard 717 has a two-class configuration with 106 seats. Its passenger-pleasing interior features five-across seating in economy class, creating more window and aisle seats for travelers who want more personal space. The airplane's cross section offers more head and shoulder space than similar planes; it also has the largest window area of any 100-seat jetliner.
Passengers and cabin crews appreciate the 717's ample overhead bins, which are as large and deep as those on a wide-body airplane. The standard size holds two rolling carry-on bags end to end, while the wider bins above the triple seats hold three carry-on bags side by side. Below the floor, checked baggage rides securely in a large cargo compartment.
The 717 interior has full-grip, lighted handrails along the overhead bins down both sides of the cabin. They make moving around the cabin easier and safer for passengers and crewmembers. The 717 also provides 100 percent fresh outside air for traveling comfort. And, compared with other similar jets, the 717's cabin is very quiet; more than half of the 717's cabin is as quiet at cruising speed as a 747's business class.
In addition to big-jet comfort, the twinjet's effective use of today's technology results in lower operating costs while offering breakthrough simplicity and reduced noise and emissions. More than 80 717s currently are in passenger revenue service on four continents. European carriers flying the 717 are Aerolineas Baleares (Spanair) in Spain and Olympic Aviation in Greece. There also are two European leasing companies who own 717s: Bavaria International Aircraft Leasing and Pembroke Capital Leasing.
Boeing forecasts a demand for 3,000 airplanes in this category throughout the next 20 years, as airlines around the world are expected to satisfy growing markets, meet tougher environmental rules and accommodate passenger preferences for jet service. The 717 is the best airplane to meet these requirements, and Boeing is committed to the airplane's long-term success.
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Gawd I hope not, It is one of the best looking aircraft in the skies...... second only to the beloved 727...... As far as parts drying up, I don't think so, still a lot of 727's flying around, and spares are obtainable. End of QF/Impulse deal? No Idea, QF seem to be flying a very funnee game at the moment.....
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If the Greeks are calling the $35 million B717 a 'regional jet' and running them only with 100 seats (as indicated in the survey), I am not surprised it is popular. Perhaps in the densely populated northern hemisphere, where lots of customer existed prior to the 11th of September, you could get away with such luxury but it definitely is not a formula with which you make money!!
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