Perhaps if Bastian had not been doing stock buybacks for the last 3 years ( 12 billion dollars worth) they would be in good shape economically. But as long as they want to line their own pockets with more millions they will keep doing stock buybacks. Same stupid stuff that Mullin did before 9/11
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B777-300ER
Presently the entire BA 777-300ER fleet are operating continuously as freighters whilst the majority of the other fleets are in storage. I believe the seats are being removed from one or two to increase the capacity.
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Originally Posted by mattyj
(Post 10783859)
Yeah in response to the person who said get them converted to freighter, there is no such conversion at this time and if there was there’d be bookings until 2030 right now..and the Israeli conversion is only for the 300 as far as I understand. My airline tried to give our 200s back to the lessor but they didn’t want that in the current climate. The ones we own outright we enquired about mothballing in the usual boneyards, and they said join the back of the queue..no one wants them for parts and the boneyards will only take them if you pay exorbitant parking charges as they have more than they need.
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Big Motors
Originally Posted by MichaelKPIT
(Post 10782950)
The engines are WIDER than a 737/757 fuselage!
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Originally Posted by procede
(Post 10784383)
I thought the 200LR is basically the same airframe as the 200F. Converting a 200 should not be an issue, if you can convert a -300, as long as you can find airframes that are worth it (not too many hours and cycles) and there is enough demand.
Originally Posted by neilki
(Post 10784394)
It's always fun when the new type you're training on has a bigger engine than the fuselage of your previous type
The GE9X fan is something like 18 inches bigger than the PW4084 :E |
Originally Posted by neilki
(Post 10784394)
It's always fun when the new type you're training on has a bigger engine than the fuselage of your previous type
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Originally Posted by procede
(Post 10784383)
I thought the 200LR is basically the same airframe as the 200F. Converting a 200 should not be an issue, if you can convert a -300, as long as you can find airframes that are worth it (not too many hours and cycles) and there is enough demand.
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Pretty sure you are correct. Outdated propaganda for sure.
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DAL X-qualification
Not really related to the 777, but...
Can a DAL pilot be dual-qualified to fly a 737 one week then a 757 the next? What about Relief Pilots? THX. |
Originally Posted by 1000tolevel
(Post 10785203)
Not really related to the 777, but...
Can a DAL pilot be dual-qualified to fly a 737 one week then a 757 the next? What about Relief Pilots? THX. Similarly, relief pilots will normally be qualified on only one major aircraft type in my experience. But I may be wrong, after all the mergers over the years some interesting legacy procedures and practices still exist. Some type ratings normally cover different variations of an aircraft with a similar cockpit e.g. B-757 and B-767, A310 and A300-600 and B-747-400 and B-747-8. |
Originally Posted by Airbubba
(Post 10785232)
I don't know about Delta specifically but I think in general the answer is no.
Airbubba is correct. That'd be a BIG no-no at Widget Wonderland. Same for relief pilots |
Delta actually does not even have relief pilots like some international airlines. All pilots are fully type rated in the aircraft and landings are rotated amongst all pilots.
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Thanks
That’s what I thought. Just stumbled upon this guy commenting on aviation news website saying he flies a 37 one day and a 57 the next. I knew it was very unlikely but had to check before calling him out.
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Originally Posted by 1000tolevel
(Post 10785520)
That’s what I thought. Just stumbled upon this guy commenting on aviation news website saying he flies a 37 one day and a 57 the next. I knew it was very unlikely but had to check before calling him out.
It's been a several years now, but I was once seated next to an 'in transit' Delta pilot who flew 757s and 767s. He mentioned that he often didn't know if he was going to be flying a 57 or a 67 until after he arrived at the airport. |
Originally Posted by tdracer
(Post 10785547)
Are you sure he said "37" (or perhaps was misquoted)? Delta has taken full advantage of the 757/767 common type rating - regularly swapping pilots between the two.
And as I've commented elsewhere here, I've seen augmented crews done every which way over the years. I ran into one of these larger than life guys a while back as I posted on another thread and I did some checking: Years ago I ran into a guy who claimed to have flown for NASA, flown helos in the Army and F-4's in the Air Force. When I asked if he had any airliner time he said he had flown 727's, 737's, 747's, 757's, 767's and 777's and a few other non-Boeings. I started wiping off my shoes. Somebody told me he was legit, I didn't believe it. I looked up his FAA license. https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune....ffd11a8828.jpg |
Originally Posted by 1000tolevel
(Post 10785203)
Not really related to the 777, but...
Can a DAL pilot be dual-qualified to fly a 737 one week then a 757 the next? What about Relief Pilots? THX. Likewise for relief pilots. US airlines train you as either CA or FO. You'll be assigned the position on some flights (CA or FO, as appropriate) depending on what your bid preferences are. |
Coming back to topic, Air New Zealand already announced their 5 772's are being retired and the 773's were going to be parked up, possibly to return. If they don't they'll be replaced with 787's. Seems to be a bit of a theme.
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Originally Posted by Anti Skid On
(Post 10785734)
Coming back to topic, Air New Zealand already announced their 5 772's are being retired and the 773's were going to be parked up, possibly to return. If they don't they'll be replaced with 787's. Seems to be a bit of a theme.
Sources also told Arabian Business the airline is considering laying off the majority of its A380 pilots, maintaining only 20 of its superjumbo fleet, to focus on the Boeing 777s instead. |
Coming back to topic, Air New Zealand already announced their 5 772's are being retired and the 773's were going to be parked up, possibly to return. If they don't they'll be replaced with 787's. Seems to be a bit of a theme. |
Originally Posted by Check Airman
(Post 10785628)
As far as I know, no US airline allows this. 757/767, yes. Some management, or maintenance pilots, yes. But the average line pilot will only fly one type. The 767-400 is a different category as well.
Likewise for relief pilots. US airlines train you as either CA or FO. You'll be assigned the position on some flights (CA or FO, as appropriate) depending on what your bid preferences are. I believe UAL pilots include the 767-400 in their 767 category bid? |
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