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Old Sep 30, 2017 | 10:40 am
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Originally Posted by NOLAnwGOLD
It's kind of like why NW held onto the DC-9s for so long, all were like 40+ years old.

is the C-100's going to replace anything? Or just augment services?
Yeah, but PMNW kept those aircraft in great mechanical condition, despite using them as real workhorses. It was very cost effective and wasn't bad for the passengers, especially after they renovated interiors in the ones that only had two rows of FC. I grew to love those old DC-9s.
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