FDX airplane rumor

[Pecan]

This may be "old" news to many of you, but I spoke with an individual after church the other day who works in long range planning. He pulled me aside and said that the 757 is going forward to the board of directors for approval or disapproval.

Don't know if anyone can shed any additional light on this, but just thought I'd pass along the rumor. I might hold off on stirring the purple paint just yet.

Ciao.

 

[dhampton]

What ever happened to the 737s? Are you guys still getting those?

 

[sstearns2]

How about 747-800s?

 

[JethroF15]

How about 747-800s?

Probably not the best choice to replace the 727.

 

[Noserider76]

Any rumors as to where the 757s would come from? The line is closed and used ones are in short supply. I wonder, if there were a large enough order, if Boeing would retool and open up the line again. Seems to be a hole in the product line right now that can't be filled by a tired 737 design.

 

[Old School 737]

Any rumors as to where the 757s would come from? The line is closed and used ones are in short supply. I wonder, if there were a large enough order, if Boeing would retool and open up the line again. Seems to be a hole in the product line right now that can't be filled by a tired 737 design.

I think Boeing's answer is the 737-900ER.

 

[skiandsurf]

I think Boeing's answer is the 737-900ER.

I think that will be SWAs answer.

 

[Brian a300]

I heard it might be B2s, don't believe it till it's painted purple..

 

[USNFDX]

Any rumors as to where the 757s would come from? The line is closed and used ones are in short supply. I wonder, if there were a large enough order, if Boeing would retool and open up the line again. Seems to be a hole in the product line right now that can't be filled by a tired 737 design.

Maybe here....
http://www.airliners.net/open.file/0352839/M/

or maybe here!

http://www.delta.com/planning_reservations/plan_flight/aircraft_types_layout/757-200/index.jsp

 

[PlaneDrvr]

Maybe here....
http://www.airliners.net/open.file/0352839/M/

or maybe here!

http://www.delta.com/planning_reservations/plan_flight/aircraft_types_layout/757-200/index.jsp

The North American airplanes from the first link are long since gone from the desert (one in the pic, has already been sold/exported to Iceland).

And, not really sure that Delta would be looking to get rid of any 757; as they just agreed to lease 10 that AA are sending back to the leasor starting next year (the ex TW birds).

The previous post was totally correct, as 757 are in fairly short supply, as many have been sent to Asia and Europe in recent years, due to high demand. Would be nice to see Boeing start up the line again, but don't see it happening, even with a serious order for 100 or so airfames. Possible, but not likely, as they want to sell new "Dreamliners."

DA

 

[skiandsurf]

The North American airplanes from the first link are long since gone from the desert (one in the pic, has already been sold/exported to Iceland).

.....I think those were National Airlines 757s.

 

[PlaneDrvr]

.....I think those were National Airlines 757s.

Correct, sorry, I mis-typed, that is what I meant to state, National Airlines; Thinking one thing and typing another.

DA

 

[Wildmanny]

Theory:

NWA and DAL merge. No need for the 757s (even though they are Pratt powered for both companies). New Nodelta Airlines flies narrow body 737 AND A320s, sells DC9s to some banana republic (my apologies to those of you from said Banana Republic)--flies lots of 70 seat RJs to feed narrow/wide body fleet, gets domestic widebody flying from 767, medium international distance from the A330, long international distance from 777 and soon to be 787, no more 747-400s (or shifted to what is now a very profitable NWA Cargo--Nodelt Cargo I guess).

Shazzzzaaaammmm!!!!

Paint all those 757s purple. Man, that was easy!!

 

[PurpleTail]

What ever happened to the 737s? Are you guys still getting those?

Since none of the legacies folded Fred never could rack up a big order of 73's at a deep discount. He was just sittin around with cash in hand... waiting...but they all just limped along. Dont'cha ever wonder where the airline industry would be if UA or Airways would of shut down?

 

[DLax85]

I'm betting it will be 757s

 

[PeanuckleCRJ]

Theory:

NWA and DAL merge. No need for the 757s (even though they are Pratt powered for both companies). New Nodelta Airlines flies narrow body 737 AND A320s, sells DC9s to some banana republic (my apologies to those of you from said Banana Republic)--flies lots of 70 seat RJs to feed narrow/wide body fleet, gets domestic widebody flying from 767, medium international distance from the A330, long international distance from 777 and soon to be 787, no more 747-400s (or shifted to what is now a very profitable NWA Cargo--Nodelt Cargo I guess).

Shazzzzaaaammmm!!!!

Paint all those 757s purple. Man, that was easy!!

Airliners.net called. They want their post back. jk.

 

[T Dub]

I was in for recurrent recently and overheard a few instructors talking about getting 757s. I'm like everyone else though, I'll believe it when they are on the ramp painted purple!

 

[Noserider76]

I don't think you are going to find too many used ones. I am hoping you guys can talk Boeing into opening the 75 line again with a huge order. Southwest had too much input on the 737NG. You can stretch it and add fuel tanks but it's still a 737. The 757 is a much more capable machine.

 

[Huck]

Airliners.net called. They want their post back. jk.

Now THAT was funny.

 

[P3tarbaby]

I've heard it from two GOOD sources that 75's are a done deal...140+ to be announced within the next 60 days