NW & 7E7
Jun 20, 2004 | 1:56 pm
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NW & 7E7
there's been a huge discussion regarding 7E7 and NW on A.net http://www.airliners.net/discussions....main/1616348/. Apparently Boeing is trying to persuade NW to replace their 330 with 7E7.
Any thoughts?
Any thoughts?
Jun 20, 2004 | 3:05 pm
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Originally Posted by SeaMeFly
there's been a huge discussion regarding 7E7 and NW on A.net http://www.airliners.net/discussions....main/1616348/. Apparently Boeing is trying to persuade NW to replace their 330 with 7E7.
Any thoughts?
Any thoughts?
Jun 20, 2004 | 3:12 pm
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Correct me if I am wrong, but the last time I looked at the A.net discussion it was all speculation. I would not put much weight on it.
Now, for my speculations, NW has only recently purchased its last (or alsmost last) 757. No rush to replace them yet. New A333 and A332 coming online as we discuss this. Not a great time to trade in planes. I would not look at NW for the 7E7.
Now, for my speculations, NW has only recently purchased its last (or alsmost last) 757. No rush to replace them yet. New A333 and A332 coming online as we discuss this. Not a great time to trade in planes. I would not look at NW for the 7E7.
Jun 20, 2004 | 4:23 pm
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NWA looking at 747-200 and DC10 Replacement Options
I think NWA is looking at the 7E7 or the A340/A380 as possible widebody replacements for the 200's and DC10-30's that will be leaving pax service in the next few years.
I think NWA is just looking for the best deal.
With the USD buying a lot less in Euro's maybe the exchange rate has shifted to Boeing's favor.
Does anyone know when a purchase decision will be announced?
RC
I think NWA is just looking for the best deal.
With the USD buying a lot less in Euro's maybe the exchange rate has shifted to Boeing's favor.
Does anyone know when a purchase decision will be announced?
RC
Jun 20, 2004 | 5:00 pm
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Originally Posted by Radiocycle
With the USD buying a lot less in Euro's maybe the exchange rate has shifted to Boeing's favor.
Jun 20, 2004 | 6:00 pm
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I'm hearing that the airline is very impressed with the capabilities of the 7E7, and had a lot to do in the initial design and technical development phase.
I've also heard that they are looking at more 330s or even 340s to replace the DC-10s that remain.
Could also be a mix for all of the above.......stay tuned.
I've also heard that they are looking at more 330s or even 340s to replace the DC-10s that remain.
Could also be a mix for all of the above.......stay tuned.
Jun 20, 2004 | 6:44 pm
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Boeing is probably being very aggressive to get a US launch customer on board for the 7E7, and NW is the only one who is really in a position to buy any planes. The other one, Continental, has already publicly stated that they want it now, but they don't want to and aren't going to pay for it right now.
ATA is pretty much the only one who is guaranteed to buy it, since they will want planes to start flying overseas as they plan. (they will probably lease 767s initially, and replace them with 7E7s as they are delivered.)
ATA is pretty much the only one who is guaranteed to buy it, since they will want planes to start flying overseas as they plan. (they will probably lease 767s initially, and replace them with 7E7s as they are delivered.)
Jun 20, 2004 | 9:07 pm
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Let's get the pilots and other unionized employees onboard with revised wage agreements so that there's a little knowledge about the financial future.
And see how traffic holds up and what the economic situation is.
Then we can start speculating about further aircraft purchases.
Airwhiners.net has an occasional gem, but 90% of those posters are even more ignorant than a few of the posters here.
Witness this thread where up until now thirty-five posters have still not answered the question correctly and none have pointed out that the question is easily answered by looking at a printed Delta schedule, available at most US airports.
And see how traffic holds up and what the economic situation is.
Then we can start speculating about further aircraft purchases.
Airwhiners.net has an occasional gem, but 90% of those posters are even more ignorant than a few of the posters here.
Witness this thread where up until now thirty-five posters have still not answered the question correctly and none have pointed out that the question is easily answered by looking at a printed Delta schedule, available at most US airports.
Last edited by LexPassenger; Jun 20, 2004 at 9:31 pm Reason: thanx, Paul, for pointing out my imprecision
Jun 20, 2004 | 9:14 pm
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Originally Posted by LexPassenger
...even more ignorant than the posters here.
never mind...
Jun 20, 2004 | 10:59 pm
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Originally Posted by LexPassenger
Let's get the pilots and other unionized employees onboard with revised wage agreements so that there's a little knowledge about the financial future.
And see how traffic holds up and what the economic situation is.
Then we can start speculating about further aircraft purchases.
Airwhiners.net has an occasional gem, but 90% of those posters are even more ignorant than a few of the posters here.
Witness this thread where up until now thirty-five posters have still not answered the question correctly and none have pointed out that the question is easily answered by looking at a printed Delta schedule, available at most US airports.
And see how traffic holds up and what the economic situation is.
Then we can start speculating about further aircraft purchases.
Airwhiners.net has an occasional gem, but 90% of those posters are even more ignorant than a few of the posters here.
Witness this thread where up until now thirty-five posters have still not answered the question correctly and none have pointed out that the question is easily answered by looking at a printed Delta schedule, available at most US airports.
Last edited by bk42; Jun 20, 2004 at 11:09 pm Reason: rewording
Jun 21, 2004 | 3:41 pm
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The shorter range 7E7 could be an interesting choice for intra-asia travel from the NRT hub