UPS to buy RJs?

[80for80]

The latest rumor around UPS is that they are talking to Embraer to launch a cargo version of the EMB-170/190 aircraft.

 

[kngarthur]

The latest rumor around UPS is that they are talking to Embraer to launch a cargo version of the EMB-170/190 aircraft.

As long as their flown by UPS pilots! If they try to outsource, I say we show up to UPS's headquarters with pitchforks!

 

[80for80]

As long as their flown by UPS pilots! If they try to outsource, I say we show up to UPS's headquarters with pitchforks!

They would be required to be.

 

[CX880]

Some airlines in Europe are starting to convert CRJs into cargo versions. I think it was Cimber air or some airline in Scandinavia. I read an article that said large cargo operators need small jets for small amounts of cargo to cover 500-1000 mile runs where flying larger aircraft wouldn't make any sense.

 

[80for80]

If this rumor comes true, UPS' single pay scale would be great. Imagine $223/hr to fly an RJ!

 

[00Dog]

As long as their flown by UPS pilots! If they try to outsource, I say we show up to UPS's headquarters with pitchforks!

Why pitchforks? Hasn't UPS outsourced to Ameriflight for decades?

 

[80for80]

Anything with a payload over 12,899 lbs has to be flown by UPS pilots.

 

[flyboyzz1]

I'd take the job... that would be great

 

[ASApuppy]

12,000 lbs of cargo in a CRJ would put you real close to landing limit. Curious though, would some sort of container loading system be used, or would you load Chinise Fire drill style and net it off.

I always wondered why CRJ or ERJ's weren't getting used for some routes in the cargo world. Maybe because they have been too new and expensive.

 

[80for80]

It wouldn't be a CRJ or ERJ, it would be an EMB 170 series airplane.

 

[PCL_128]

You guys do realize that 80for80 never posts anything but flamebait, right? Even his screen name is flamebait!

 

[80for80]

That's not true, this is a legit rumor.

 

[B-J-J Fighter]

What does 80for80 mean?

 

[PCL_128]

legit rumor.

Oxymoron.

 

[PCL_128]

What does 80for80 mean?

Some of the Eagle guys used to say that they'd fly AMR's MD-80s for $80/hr.

 

[80for80]

If UPS gets EMB-190s, I'll change my screen name to 190for190!

 

[willNOTfly4free]

this is a legit rumor.

LMAO!! Is that suppose to make you sound more credible? :laugh:

 

[rickair7777]

Some of the Eagle guys used to say that they'd fly AMR's MD-80s for $80/hr.

OUCH! I had assumed it referred to 80 seat RJ's...

 

[JettBoii]

80for80.....your a moron.

 

[flylike44]

jettboii...if YOU'RE going to call someone a moron, mix in a grade school english lesson...80for80.....YOUR'RE a moron...

 

[bizicmo]

jettboii...if YOU'RE going to call someone a moron, mix in a grade school english lesson...80for80.....YOUR'RE a moron...

I don't get the joke why do you have it spelled two different ways. YOU'RE and YOUR'RE

 

[HoursHore]

YOUR'RE a moron...

Who's the moron?

 

[JettBoii]

Whatever. I am going fishing.

 

[flylike44]

bizicmo, u win the prise! reeeding comprehenshun is not a facter for u!

just kidding...i was hoping someone would blast me for being a grammar nazi or some such thing...unfortunately someone raised you with more manners...please remove your post so someone can attack me...it's slow around the crash pad damn it!!!

 

[flylike44]

hourshore, your're the moron! for the record jettboii, i agree with the original sentiment...

 

[Oakum_Boy]

So how many seats do you think they will have?

 

[TAWS]

They'll be in the same config as JetBlue - each box will have it's own TV and a zillion channels to chose from!

 

[Oakum_Boy]

Wouldn't it be cool if they got hot meals? I'd love to fly them for about $5-6 dollars an hour over 50-seat pay. Industry average, and considering the state of the industry, and all.

 

[U-I pilot]

Oakum_Boy.....LOL,

Your avatar is straight off the ATP website. It shows the pictures and tells a story for each person who "became a pilot in 16 months for a cost of $50,000!!!!"

Smoooooooooth

 

[L'il J.Seinfeld]

Too bad 80 for 80/Freightnazi/flyboi/guppykiller are all full of sheet. We don't need airplanes incapable of crossing the pond with lots of cargo. We'll never buy anything smaller than a 767 again. We are not replacing the 727 we are upsizing them.

Interesting thought though. Imagine a UPS 747-400 and E-170 captain making the same paycheck!!