atpcliff
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Hi!
They are right, the advanced engine technology for a 100+ seat aircraft (which is what the -30s and -50s are) that is substantially better than what is operating now, is not available now.
It HAS been announced, and the first generation is the GTF (Geared Turbofan) engine by Pratt & Whitney. It will power the new Mitsubishi and the Bombardier "C" aircraft. The "C" is what NWA has been planning to replace the -9 with. It is a 100-150-class seat aircraft, and is due to come off the assembly line starting in 2012.
cliff
YIP
the NWA leadership team has not been proactive in trying to replace our DC9s with anything. They have stated that the engine technology is just not there for the 100-125 seat range airplane.
They are right, the advanced engine technology for a 100+ seat aircraft (which is what the -30s and -50s are) that is substantially better than what is operating now, is not available now.
It HAS been announced, and the first generation is the GTF (Geared Turbofan) engine by Pratt & Whitney. It will power the new Mitsubishi and the Bombardier "C" aircraft. The "C" is what NWA has been planning to replace the -9 with. It is a 100-150-class seat aircraft, and is due to come off the assembly line starting in 2012.
cliff
YIP