Originally Posted by
dkc192
I would be surprised and disappointed if UA retired a relatively iconic bird without a hint of fanfare.
Originally Posted by
Longboater
Nope, as it is being stored for one reason and that is PW engine related issues. UA has parked several PW powered 772s in the past year, only to reactivate them later. I would assume this aircraft will be stored six months tops.
Yes!!! More chance to get this off my bucket list!
Being such a historic bird, I bet UA can have a month's worth of commemorative flights prior to its (real) retirement and AvGeeks and plane nuts (like me) will keep lining up for those!