Lindy field From United States of America, joined Mar 2001, 3072 posts, RR: 15 Posted (11 years 5 months 2 weeks 2 days 1 hour ago) and read 961 times:
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For those who wanted to wait for official confirmation, it's here:
Boeing to Continue 717 Production; Updates Sept. 11 Financial Impacts
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CHICAGO, Dec. 13, 2001 – Boeing affirmed today its commitment to the 717 jetliner program and provided an estimate of non-recurring charges related to this and other Sept. 11 events.
Based on current information and assessments, the company expects to recognize non-recurring, after-tax charges in the fourth quarter totaling approximately $700 million for these Sept. 11- related events, as well as some minor charges at its Military Aircraft and Missile Systems unit. The cash flow impact has been included in our guidance.
At the time of its third quarter earnings release, Boeing officials said they were still assessing the financial impact of the events of Sept. 11 and the future of the 717 program.
After a thorough evaluation of the program and market, Boeing has made a business decision to continue production of the 717. The 717 is the leading 100-passenger airplane. However, due to reduced near-term demand following the events of Sept. 11, the program will go forward with a lower production rate and revised delivery projections.
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As predicted for the last few days. How long will it take before we hear about another 717 order? Maybe Midwest Express and Boeing can now finally settle on the terms of their deal...
717fan From Switzerland, joined Nov 2001, 2017 posts, RR: 7 Reply 2, posted (11 years 5 months 2 weeks 1 day 20 hours ago) and read 776 times:
So, now its official and thats good. I hope that posts about stopping the 717 or so will be gone! I am sure that Boeing has some customers for the 717 left otherwise it would really make no sense for Boeing to continue the production and the sales efforts.
Airlinelover From United States of America, joined Jun 2001, 5580 posts, RR: 27 Reply 3, posted (11 years 5 months 2 weeks 1 day 19 hours ago) and read 765 times:
YAY!! PARTY TIME!! :
Chris
Lets do some sexy math. We add you, subtract your clothes, divide your legs and multiply
Elal106 From United States of America, joined Jan 2000, 975 posts, RR: 5 Reply 5, posted (11 years 5 months 2 weeks 1 day 19 hours ago) and read 755 times:
RoyalDutch From United States of America, joined Mar 2001, 917 posts, RR: 3 Reply 6, posted (11 years 5 months 2 weeks 1 day 17 hours ago) and read 734 times:
Oh ya!!!!!!!! Agree with Chris! Let's have a party!
RayChuang From United States of America, joined Jun 2000, 7696 posts, RR: 5 Reply 9, posted (11 years 5 months 2 weeks 1 day 10 hours ago) and read 659 times:
I think Boeing is keeping the 717-200 line open for these reasons:
1. NW and AC have a large fleet of twin-engine jets that are getting old at a rapid pace. The 712 would be a perfect replacement for these older jets.
2. A number of airlines in southern Europe have expressed interest in the plane.
3. The possibility of a 20-plane Aloha Airlines (AQ) order.
4. The possibility that China Eastern and China Southern Airlines will order the plane for high-frequency service between Chinese cities.
In short, Boeing could have as many as 300-350 712's on order by 2005-2006.
FlagshipAZ From United States of America, joined Jan 2001, 3419 posts, RR: 15 Reply 14, posted (11 years 5 months 2 weeks 20 hours ago) and read 597 times:
The Concorde & the L-1011 were 'orphans' too. Yet those planes went on to be reasonably successful. The 717 has a better chance of surviving than the 736, 753 & 764. Give it some time. Regards.
"Beer is living proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy." --Ben Franklin
Acvitale From United States of America, joined Aug 2001, 921 posts, RR: 13 Reply 16, posted (11 years 5 months 1 week 5 days 12 hours ago) and read 539 times:
Orphan or not it is the best selling and most delivered aircraft currently in the 100 seat market. It has more orders and deliveries then the B736 or the A318...
NorthStarDC4M From Canada, joined Apr 2000, 2804 posts, RR: 40 Reply 17, posted (11 years 5 months 1 week 5 days 12 hours ago) and read 533 times:
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Im glad the 717 is gonna continue the Dc-9 family on a while longer, and with the ARJ-X out of the picture it has a bright future, though the future may be a ways off...
Also, FlagshipAZ, what are you smoking and where can i get some? The Concorde could never be considered a success?
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DeltaBoy777 From United States of America, joined Jun 2001, 411 posts, RR: 1 Reply 18, posted (11 years 5 months 1 week 5 days 10 hours ago) and read 519 times:
I think this is a very smart decision by Boeing to continue production. If they didn't their regional jet business would get run over by DeHavilland, Fairchild-Dornier, Bombardier, Embraer, etc.
And right now with the growing regional carriers I believe this is a very strategic move by Boeing to stay in the business.
Akelley728 From United States of America, joined Dec 1999, 2101 posts, RR: 6 Reply 19, posted (11 years 5 months 1 week 5 days 9 hours ago) and read 515 times:
I've also heard rumors that the 717 will be the basis for the slightly smaller 'RJ' that Beoing is co-developing with either Sukhoi or Tupolev for the Russian market.
BH346 From United States of America, joined Jan 2000, 3265 posts, RR: 17 Reply 20, posted (11 years 5 months 1 week 5 days 9 hours ago) and read 510 times:
Any chance we'll see in in Northwest colors?
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