More U long haul?

[d328pilot]

ARLINGTON, Va. (Reuters) - Bankrupt US Airways Group Inc. (OTC BB:UAWGQ.OB - news) said on Friday it agreed with jetmaker Airbus SAS (EAD.DE) (EAD.PA) to restructure orders for 38 aircraft, changing the model mix and taking 29 jets instead.

The Arlington, Virginia-based airline will take 10 wide-body A330-200 jets and 19 narrow-body A320 family aircraft, in place of one A330-300 and 37 A320s

That is a lot of A330's. I have herd lots of rumors of expaning into south and central america. I have even herd of U buying some of Uniteds South American assets if they are put up for sale...Any other ideas....

 

[altimaklr]

They want to shift the short haul flying (the A320/319) flying to RJ's, and the 330-200's will replace the 767's.. quite logical.

 

[d328pilot]

Yeah, I researched more and found they are planning on getting rid of 10 of the 767s. The -200 is a wonderful replacement. Much longer range than the -300...Could go from philly to Buenos Aires if they wanted...or Philly to Hawaii. boy wouldnt that be nice.

 

[reepicheep]

The 10 A330's are almost certainly replacements for our 10 767's. Our long-haul fleet will remain at it's present size of 19 aircraft.