CopilotDoug
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- Feb 16, 2006
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AA was looking at re-engining their MD-80's before oil prices went through the roof. Their bean counters determined that it wouldn't be economically feasible given the then current prices of oil. Someone will make alot of money by purchasing a pool of these GTF's and leasing them to the Airbus operators.Apparently there is interest in a A319/320 with the Pratt GTF's. AirBus is already started on the certification and a re-fit will probably be offered to operators of the aircraft. I'm not sure how long it would take to pay off the engine swap, looks like the fuel savings would be about $1.4 to $2.0 million per airframe per year if they hit the 15% number relative to a PW6000.
In my crazy way of thinking, why not hang a pair on the back of a DC9-50, or MD88?