Originally Posted by
DenverBrian
UA took its last 744 in late 2000, NW in late 2002, so a decade and a smidgen?
My reference was to the order date, not delivery. Decade and and a somewhat larger smidgen then. Still doesn't distract from the fact no US based carriers are in the market for a VLA the size of a 747-8 or A380, and therefore the US market has zero relevance to the production of these types.