Did Connie just buy 12 Ex-NWA 747-200Fs?

[General Lee]

Someone stated that Connie MAY HAVE just bought 12 Ex NWA-747-200Fs sitting in Marana, AZ. Anyone know if that is true? I know the JAL Cargo 744Fs are available, but UPS may have the inside track on those. If you did get those 747-200Fs, then that should equal some growth for sure.


Bye Bye--General Lee

 

[avbug]

No "may" about it. The airplanes are bought and paid for, and in the process of being moved. They were bought along with a large supply of spares, engines, etc.

Some will be put in service, some sold, some used for parts.

 

[Victor Meldrew]

1st one is already in Oscoda and planned to be online in a month. 2nd is due there about now. Maybe as many as 5 will go into service. Rest are parts birds due to many factors (time, condition etc).

 

[atpcliff]

Another thread said they bought 120 engines!!!

 

[avbug]

Correct.