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[ABXbooger]

Check this link out...

www.planemad.net

it shows aircraft fleets and what models SN etc. Several 767's sittin in the desert as we speak...

rumors I am hearing are for larger aircraft including over water models. The rumor of the proving run from Europe is true. A friend of mine spoke with the guy who is doing it. The union is also talking about int'l flying...

 

[LarryinTN]

Here's something I never thought I see DHL say...

Packages will be loaded into Type C shipping containers, a more space-efficient model that is smaller than the standard Type A container and which is used only by DHL in the U.S. Type C containers are ideal for shipping botanicals and other fragile or perishable items because they receive less handling during the shipping process.

http://www.dhl-usa.com/about/pr/PRDetail.asp?nav=&seq=746

 

[KeroseneSnorter]

Off topic question....


What are ABX's crew bases?

 

[LarryinTN]

The primary domicile is ILN. We have a small domicile in MIA. It's less than ten DC8 crews who fly charters to the Caribbean, Central and South America. The MIA operation is not part of the DHL system.

 

[Teets]

The B737 burns about 5800lbs an hour in cruise at FL300 and above. I plan on about 9000 to 10000 in the first hour.

 

[steamgauge]

Here's something I never thought I see DHL say...



http://www.dhl-usa.com/about/pr/PRDetail.asp?nav=&seq=746

Me, neither. But it makes sense in some special circumstances, though. I can't wait for the palletized C containers. I know ABX owns the patent to the C container system but I can't imagine DHL (or Astar) is going to allow a SLC like situation to happen more than once.

That's the kind of thing that make the "big bang" a frightening scenario.

Steam

 

[FreightNazi]

Not meant to be a flame in any way, but my friends at ABX have told me ABX has experienced problems from time to time closing the main cargo door on one of the new 767SFs. They told me that when it is empty it works fine, but when fully loaded the door binds and will not close properly. I heard that they had to send a DC-8 to CVG to rescue the 767 that was scheduled to BFI. Is this a systemic problem with the 767SF or just a fluke?

 

[abexpilot]

I was talking to a 767 stds. guy a few days ago and he said that the problem was worked out.

 

[FreightNazi]

That's good to hear. Any idea what the problem was?

 

[abexpilot]

Not really sure. Logic would suggest a problem with the fuselage "torqueing" (spelling?) when the aircraft was loaded/fueled in particular combinations.