DL (ex TWA) 757 w/ Winglets, if anyone hasn't seen them yet

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In case anyone hasn't seen them yet.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/11606523@N06/1318043133/in/set-72157601500279521/

http://www.jetphotos.net/viewphoto.php?id=6053286

 

[FlyingSig]

Saw 2 of them on the ramp in JFK the other day.... only thing in our bid package right now is SNN, guess the other one was doing domestic stuff.

 

[afhercdriver]

Chicks dig winglets!

 

[Vegaspilot99]

They look better than in AA's paint, but they will never look as good as the paint they were delivered in...blue, red and gold!

 

[stlflyguy]

I'll second that...the factory delivered livery on the aircraft was the best.

stlflyguy

 

[thor2j]

Too bad they have those terrible motors on them!

 

[xrated]

God! You Delta guys have to be excited about flying airplanes with winglets! Does it get any better than that?
uke:

Please tell me there isn't a single person on property that really give a "spit" about flying planes with winglets!

 

[PeanuckleCRJ]

It's fleet expansion and something new. What's your reason for being depressed about your life today?

It's nice to see new birds on property after so many years of downturn.

 

[BigMotorToter]

It's fleet expansion and something new. What's your reason for being depressed about your life today?

It's nice to see new birds on property after so many years of downturn.

All I ask is that you wipe that smile off your face for just a couple of seconds when you walk on these "new birds" and pay some respect to all the TWA Pilots who have their blood (metaphorically speaking) splattered all over those airplanes.

I know thats the way the airline biz is, so spare me the get over it comments. This post just reminds me of yet another reason I hate the biz-one airlines pain is another airlines pleasure.

 

[TOOL CRIB]

All I ask is that you wipe that smile off your face for just a couple of seconds when you walk on these "new birds" and pay some respect to all the TWA Pilots who have their blood (metaphorically speaking) splattered all over those airplanes.

I know thats the way the airline biz is, so spare me the get over it comments. This post just reminds me of yet another reason I hate the biz-one airlines pain is another airlines pleasure.

Would you rather have nobody fly them?

 

[DrewBlows]

Is Delta installing the winglets or did they come from American with them? Is Delta installing winglets on any other aircraft?

 

[aa73]

Too bad they have those terrible motors on them!

What's wrong with the Pratts? A fine engine indeed. Granted, not as much oomph as the Rolls, but still very capable.

FWIW, I do prefer the sleeker look of the RR.

4500+ hrs on JT8Ds and not so much as a hiccup...
73

 

[AAPilot]

Great looking winglets, but what a boring paint job.....thought I saw 4 different variations the other day in atl..whats up?

 

[proftomda]

Whats wrong with the Pratts?

The Pratt 2000 series engines have had a checkered career, from a reliability, durability standpoint. Definately not in the same league as the RB211's or even the ancient JT8D's.

 

[Ex737Driver]

Keep slapping them on..................CAL gets some coin from each operator for the perf data for each 75's with winglets. Can't remember who is the launch customer for the 76 with winglets but it should also add some change to that airline's bottom line.

 

[PowerRanger]

Keep slapping them on..................CAL gets some coin from each operator for the perf data for each 75's with winglets. Can't remember who is the launch customer for the 76 with winglets but it should also add some change to that airline's bottom line.

Delta, I believe!

 

[AA717driver]

Delta, I believe!

AA has loaned out a 763 to the winglet company for testing and certification.

Would I rather than not fly? I'd prefer they be turned into cans of Bud Light rather than go to a competitor.TC