Originally Posted by
N830MH
Well, yeah, they want to get 77W aircraft by replaced the 744 aircraft. I think it's time to retired the entire 744 aircraft. Long overdue!!!
Not sure if you fly UA much to remember, Glenn Tilton ordered the A350-1000 were said specifically to replace the 744, and to be delivered by 2019.
Not to mention, UA is not NW (DL), UA has more than 20 744, so the 10 77W ordered for now won't be able to replace the entire UA's 744 fleet !
Originally Posted by
Jet'Dillo
This may be the beginning of the end for the 744s, but more immediately will provide a path for phasing out the older 772s. UA was the launch customer for the type. With an average lifespan of about 25 years on an airframe(Yes, I know we actually count cycles but work with me here), some of those first planes are about due for their trip to VCV.
The oldest PMUA 777 are approaching 20 years, not 25 years.