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Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific

16th Aug 2019, 18:43

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So you need a new fleet Leigh?

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Posted By tdracer

I expect the 777-8 to come before an 'X'...

I expect the 777-8 to come before an 'X' freighter version, but as for the final product I don't think it would make much difference which came first. Freighter and passenger are enough different...

Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific

16th Aug 2019, 01:09

Replies: 1,323

So you need a new fleet Leigh?

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Posted By tdracer

It's worth remembering Boeing did the exact same...

It's worth remembering Boeing did the exact same thing with the 777-200LR in the aftermath of 9/11. Development work was put on hold while cash and resources were tight. When things started to...

Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific

31st Jul 2019, 00:25

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So you need a new fleet Leigh?

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Posted By tdracer

The 777 line was at 8.3 a month a couple years...

The 777 line was at 8.3 a month a couple years ago - they slowed it down due to reduced demand for the -200/300 since most buyers are now waiting for the 777X. It'll take a while to get the 777X up...

Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific

26th Jul 2019, 21:25

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So you need a new fleet Leigh?

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Posted By tdracer

[/left] I think you'll find some slots have...

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I think you'll find some slots have just opened up for 777-200LR/300ER deliveries in the near term - at very good prices.

Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific

11th Jul 2019, 18:26

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So you need a new fleet Leigh?

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Posted By tdracer

Just because a SB hasn't been formally released...

Just because a SB hasn't been formally released doesn't mean it's not "out there". It's pretty much SOP to go out with a preliminary SB and have one or more operators 'try it' (frequently with...

Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific

11th Jul 2019, 01:55

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So you need a new fleet Leigh?

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Posted By tdracer

There are exceptions, but most of the time, an AD...

There are exceptions, but most of the time, an AD simply mandates an existing Service Bulletin (either airframer or engine). So if the existing SB has already been complied with, and the AD doesn't...

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