EGFFbmi From , joined Dec 1969, posts, RR: Reply 1, posted (5 years 8 months 4 weeks 11 hours ago) and read 7285 times:
I'm not to sure if they'll get either, maybe just increase the number of A332's and A333's... but if they did opt for a bigger aircraft I would guess it would be..
The A340-500/600
Reason
NWA is going for an all airbus fleet so this aircraft would allow any pilot trained on one of the other Airbus aircraft would be able to fly it... SIMPLE!
Boeing nut From , joined Dec 1969, posts, RR: Reply 2, posted (5 years 8 months 4 weeks 11 hours ago) and read 7212 times:
I agree. With the A330 already in the fleet, it just makes sense. One could argue that the 777 would have cockpit commonality with the 744, but there are slight differences between the two. The A345 would be an interesting addition for NW's pacific routes too.
P.S. I'd love to see someone put the red, black and gray stripped livery on the A345. That would look good IMO.
DesertJets From United States, joined Feb 2000, 6909 posts, RR: 29 Reply 4, posted (5 years 8 months 4 weeks 10 hours ago) and read 6850 times:
As the current future of the 747-200 fleet is still in limbo NW can do many things. If demand for transpac and Asian regional traffic moves up I could see Northwest keeping the 747-200s longer. If demand is soft I can easily see them adding a few A330-200/300s to their current order to replace the DC-10s and 747-200s still flying. They could also pick up a few new or used 747-400s as well.
It seems that Northwest is VERY flexible in its fleet decisions and when they finally do decide to make a major order it will be because the aircraft fits the needed mission profile the best.
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Syncmaster From United States, joined Jul 2002, 1880 posts, RR: 23 Reply 6, posted (5 years 8 months 4 weeks 9 hours ago) and read 6731 times:
NW is NOT going to an All Airbus fleet, they just bought 753's that will be around for a while, as well as more 744's. They are going for whatever is cheaper in the long run, weather it be Airbus or Boeing.
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Heavierthanair From Switzerland, joined Oct 2000, 479 posts, RR: 0 Reply 9, posted (5 years 8 months 4 weeks 8 hours ago) and read 6382 times:
G'day
Would someone please alert the driver of that 345 that the center gear has not extended. The red bulb for the center gear may have burnt out - pardon me - that particular section of the display may not be working.
Cheers
Peter
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Delta767-400er From United States, joined Sep 2001, 11 posts, RR: 0 Reply 11, posted (5 years 8 months 4 weeks 8 hours ago) and read 6295 times:
Whatever NWA chooses it will have to have a Pratt&Whitney engine for it. So far the only engine for the B777-300ER is the GE 90-115B and on the A340-500/600 is the Rolls-Royce Trent 553 and 556 series engines and NWA does not prefer either of them so P&W will have to make an engine for them.
JBirdAV8r From United States, joined Jun 2001, 2983 posts, RR: 21 Reply 13, posted (5 years 8 months 4 weeks 8 hours ago) and read 6235 times:
NWA is going for an all airbus fleet
Source please.
Baseless comments such as these really detract from the usefulness of the forums and, quite frankly, make them a laughingstock among industry insiders.
ConcordeBoy From , joined Dec 1969, posts, RR: Reply 14, posted (5 years 8 months 4 weeks 8 hours ago) and read 6171 times:
NW stated in their release as to why they chose the A330 as their transatlantic ship that, should they choose a 300-350seater, PW engines would not be a limiting factor.
PW-powered 772s are looked upon unfavorably; and PW engines are not, nor will they ever be, an optin on the 777NGs.
Something of an advantage to Airbus is that they could theoretically offer the A340NGs with PW engines, should sufficient demand be proven.
Isitsafenow From United States, joined Feb 2004, 4114 posts, RR: 32 Reply 15, posted (5 years 8 months 4 weeks 8 hours ago) and read 6129 times:
According to a news release by NW a couple of years ago, the 757-300 is replacing the DC10-40, what NW referred to as the domestic version. The A 330 will replace the Model 30, with NW referred to in the same newsrelease as the international version. Don't look for the 747-400 to be replaced for a while, with only one or two cycles a day, they may outlast the DC 9's.
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Jwenting From Netherlands, joined Apr 2001, 10017 posts, RR: 29 Reply 17, posted (5 years 8 months 4 weeks 6 hours ago) and read 5942 times:
hmm, given that KLM supposedly got A330s because NWA has them (real reason is more likely that AF wants them), the logical choice would be NWA getting 777s because KLM has them
Yyz717 From Canada, joined Sep 2001, 15044 posts, RR: 65 Reply 18, posted (5 years 8 months 4 weeks 6 hours ago) and read 5842 times:
NW's long haul needs based on their current network can be satisfied by the 744, 332/333. Since most of their Asia services hub thru NRT, there is no need for an ultra-range aircraft.
If NW evers decides to operate Asia nonstops bypassing the NRT hub, then a small fleet of 345/772LR gauge aircraft would be needed, but it would remain unlikely that NW would add another type or subtype in only small numbers.
Boeing nut From , joined Dec 1969, posts, RR: Reply 23, posted (5 years 8 months 4 weeks ago) and read 5269 times:
Doesnt GE have a exclusive contract for the 300ER/200LR engines with Boeing?
Yes, in theory. At least until a customer comes along with a prospective order for 20 772LR/773ER with RR or PW engines. Then, things will change.
Don't hold your breath. It'll take a bigger block order than 20-30 frames to override the GE exclusive deal. I'm not sure, but I think Boeing is legally obligated to offer GE's only.
Nlink From United States, joined Nov 2003, 312 posts, RR: 0 Reply 24, posted (5 years 8 months 3 weeks 6 days 23 hours ago) and read 5078 times:
I am sure there is a time period when that is up, doubt Boeing would sign something that would potentiality damage sales long term, so maybe 5 years they can offer another engine. That is just a theory, I haven't really researched it.
Baw2198 From United States, joined Dec 2003, 623 posts, RR: 5 Reply 25, posted (5 years 8 months 3 weeks 6 days 22 hours ago) and read 4919 times:
NW would be smart if they went for the 777-300. Reason being is the versitility it would give NW. If the overseas market slows down (ie another sars case). You could at least go coast to coast with the 777 and not have it be a wasted resource. Don't get me wrong, airbus makes a good product, but it would better suit NW's needs domestic and international to go with the 777-300
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26 Gigneil: You could at least go coast to coast with the 777 and not have it be a wasted resource. A 777-300 for any US carrier on domestic services would be a
27 Baw2198: A 777-300 for any US carrier on domestic services would be a waste. Like using a 763/4 isn't? Ok, all-be-it that the 773ER/LR holds 80-90 pax more, if
28 Thales007: I am sure there is a time period when that is up, doubt Boeing would sign something that would potentiality damage sales long term, so maybe 5 years t
29 Rjpieces: Baw1298, it is not that simple. Fleet planning is very complex and not as simple as "80 more pax, it can be done." Just to go on your example: To oper
30 N79969: If NWA ever decides to get something between the 330 and 747, I think the B777 has a really good chance of being selected-. If a company like Air Fran
31 Maiznblu_757: I hope NW goes with the A340. Besides it making sense, fitting in with their fleet plans, its a great looking plane.
32 Korg747: You guys talk as if the Regular 773 will not do it for NW. It can have Pw engines and has some what a common cockpit with the 744s. Doesn't the 773 ha
33 ConcordeBoy: It can have Pw engines and has some what a common cockpit with the 744s. NW has already illustrated its frustration in the PW4090 powered 773; only on
34 Sv11: I think NWA is going to operate the twin A330-200 over the Pacific. If that works well for them, they might order a bigger twin like the 777-300ER to
35 Baw2198: Rjpieces I was meerly making the point to "Gigneil" that the 777-300ER/LR would NOT be a wasted resource as far as using them on the domestic side. M
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