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by MCOflyer
Mon Apr 15, 2024 12:29 am
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: UPS Fleet News and Discussion - 2024
Replies: 53
Views: 8698

Re: UPS Fleet News and Discussion - 2024

DeltaMD95 wrote:
What’s the estimated timeframe on the MD-11F retirement now? Is it expected that FedEx and Western Global will outlast UPS as operators of the type?


It would not surprise me if Western global outlast FedEx. Knowing them, they will buy the FedEx spares to keep their fleet in the air.

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by MCOflyer
Sun Apr 07, 2024 12:48 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Canadian Airports & Smaller Canadian Air Carriers - 2024
Replies: 106
Views: 12541

Re: Canadian Airports & Smaller Canadian Air Carriers - 2024

Would Buffalo consider adding another 733F or 734F??

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by MCOflyer
Thu Apr 04, 2024 9:33 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Air Cargo Discussion - 2024
Replies: 408
Views: 43246

Re: Air Cargo Discussion - 2024

Even being on the older side for A330s, they're were still younger than most of DHLs A300 fleet. I'm a bit surprised that they wouldn't be efficient enough to keep around the EMEA network, while there's still 35 year old A300s and B757s out there. Or could it be the case that there's still a fair b...

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by MCOflyer
Thu Apr 04, 2024 3:48 am
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: North Central/East Coast Florida (JAX/UST/GNV/DAB/MLB/VRB) Aviation - 2024
Replies: 48
Views: 3776

Re: North Central/East Coast Florida (JAX/UST/GNV/DAB/MLB/VRB) Aviation - 2024

AA has the largest share of the market in JAX, slightly more than Delta. AA needs an Admirals club to compete with Delta since there has been a sky club in JAX for many years. I believe Delta has a high number of Diamond medallion sky miles passengers in JAX. An Admirals club would put AA in a posi...

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by MCOflyer
Mon Mar 18, 2024 4:04 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Sun Country Airlines News and Discussion - 2024
Replies: 72
Views: 9044

Re: Sun Country Airlines News and Discussion - 2024

I have no solid info on the -900 seating, should be around 212 give or take. Routes, I'm sure would be the heavy leisure markets… MSP to Mexico in winter, DFW to Mexico in the summer. Even MSP/DFW to the Caribbean. Texas, love to travel during the summer to the sun What about MCO? Will they see a 9...

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by MCOflyer
Sun Mar 17, 2024 1:10 am
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Air Cargo Discussion - 2024
Replies: 408
Views: 43246

Re: Air Cargo Discussion - 2024

Yes. Rumor has it it had counterfeit parts and the DOJ involved. Is she a late built 748 or an early one? If she is the first, I imagine once the stuff gets sorted out, UPS might want her. According to Planespotters, she's a 2014 build, line number 1502. I don't think she ever officially entered wi...

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by MCOflyer
Sat Mar 16, 2024 11:04 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Air Cargo Discussion - 2024
Replies: 408
Views: 43246

Re: Air Cargo Discussion - 2024

jreeves96 wrote:
MCOflyer wrote:
Isn’t there a former Air Belgium 748F stored at CVG that needs a new operator?


Yes. Rumor has it it had counterfeit parts and the DOJ involved.


Is she a late built 748 or an early one? If she is the first, I imagine once the stuff gets sorted out, UPS might want her.

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by MCOflyer
Sat Mar 16, 2024 9:23 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Air Cargo Discussion - 2024
Replies: 408
Views: 43246

Re: Air Cargo Discussion - 2024

Isn’t there a former Air Belgium 748F stored at CVG that needs a new operator?

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by MCOflyer
Sat Mar 16, 2024 1:56 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: iAero Group files bankruptcy
Replies: 160
Views: 28938

Re: iAero Group files bankruptcy

Maybe Eastern Air Holdings will acquire iAeroGroup and merge it into Hillwood... :duck: Five month later and here we go: https://www.bizjournals.com/southflorida/news/2024/03/14/miami-airline-bid-bankruptcy-auction.html Can you copy and paste the whole article as you require a paid subscription to ...

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by MCOflyer
Thu Mar 14, 2024 6:25 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Air Cargo Discussion - 2024
Replies: 408
Views: 43246

Re: Air Cargo Discussion - 2024

I noticed that there is an atlas air 763F at MLB. Is this just for a regular check up or is this for major maintenance? Atlas has been bringing freighters here for a few years. We've had a bunch of 747's, 777's and 767's consistently come through here. It’s always a sight to see them. Especially wh...

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by MCOflyer
Thu Mar 14, 2024 12:50 am
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Air Cargo Discussion - 2024
Replies: 408
Views: 43246

Re: Air Cargo Discussion - 2024

I noticed that there is an atlas air 763F at MLB. Is this just for a regular check up or is this for major maintenance?

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by MCOflyer
Sun Mar 10, 2024 3:47 am
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Former Global Crossing Chief to start Florida based A220 airline: Air Flo
Replies: 62
Views: 8763

Re: Former Global Crossing Chief to start Florida based A220 airline: Air Flo

I wish them the best. However, they’re gonna have to create a product to sustain and make a name for themselves in this oversaturated market.

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by MCOflyer
Wed Feb 28, 2024 4:55 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Air Cargo Discussion - 2024
Replies: 408
Views: 43246

Re: Air Cargo Discussion - 2024

NameOmitted wrote:
Who flies for Amazon into and out of Alaska?


Doesn’t SY handle the 738F flying.

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by MCOflyer
Sat Feb 24, 2024 1:49 am
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Air Cargo Discussion - 2024
Replies: 408
Views: 43246

Re: Air Cargo Discussion - 2024

balboeing737800 wrote:
Word on the street Mesa lost the DHL contract two aircraft parked in TUS, one route will be flown to the end of March then ops will end


I wonder who will replace Mesa?

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by MCOflyer
Fri Feb 23, 2024 6:15 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Venezuelan airline 747 cargo flight sets off alarms in Argentina
Replies: 316
Views: 95404

Re: Venezuelan airline 747 cargo flight sets off alarms in Argentina

This story just gets better and better!! I wonder how many hours and cycles that the old girl actually has? It may still have a lot of life left in it, with a few upgrades.. Without maintenance records, it is unlikely that this plane will fly again. I agree, 110%. Just to get the plane up to snuff ...

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by MCOflyer
Thu Jan 04, 2024 12:37 am
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Venezuelan airline 747 cargo flight sets off alarms in Argentina
Replies: 316
Views: 95404

Re: Venezuelan airline 747 cargo flight sets off alarms in Argentina

What’s the range of a empty 743 with the current engines? Because it could easily fly over the Atlantic to say San Juan, Puerto Rico and refuel, and then head up to its final destination without even over flying Venezuelan airspace.

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by MCOflyer
Wed Nov 29, 2023 7:10 am
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Air Cargo Discussion - 2023
Replies: 1138
Views: 213693

Re: Air Cargo Discussion - 2023

A true team meaning if a driver and co-driver utilize their hours correctly, then you can easily go from the East Coast to the West Coast in 44 to 45 hours depending on origin and final destination . It would not surprise me if UPS is shipping that way via double or triple trailers or putting it on...

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by MCOflyer
Mon Nov 27, 2023 9:06 am
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Air Cargo Discussion - 2023
Replies: 1138
Views: 213693

Re: Air Cargo Discussion - 2023

A true team meaning if a driver and co-driver utilize their hours correctly, then you can easily go from the East Coast to the West Coast in 44 to 45 hours depending on origin and final destination . It would not surprise me if UPS is shipping that way via double or triple trailers or putting it on ...

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by MCOflyer
Fri Nov 24, 2023 4:30 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Alaska Airlines Fleet, Network and News Discussion - 2023
Replies: 2060
Views: 382973

Re: Alaska Airlines Fleet, Network and News Discussion - 2023

If anything, I see Alaska buying more 738F’s or turning some into combi’s if the FAA will grant an STC like Transport Canada is doing the same for Canada. AS is really big in pushing for a consistent experience, the 738 Combi won’t give that. Consistent experience is one of the reasons the Q400 and...

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by MCOflyer
Fri Nov 24, 2023 1:35 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Alaska Airlines Fleet, Network and News Discussion - 2023
Replies: 2060
Views: 382973

Re: Alaska Airlines Fleet, Network and News Discussion - 2023

If anything, I see Alaska buying more 738F’s or turning some into combi’s if the FAA will grant an STC like Transport Canada is doing the same for Canada.

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by MCOflyer
Fri Nov 24, 2023 11:17 am
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Air Cargo Discussion - 2023
Replies: 1138
Views: 213693

Re: Air Cargo Discussion - 2023

aristoenigma wrote:
Whoever buys the Asiana cargo ops carve out may want to take as many of China Air's 744Fs as can be fit into the Business Plan.


I was hoping Atlas, National or Kalitta would be interested. Geo Sky could be interested as well.

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by MCOflyer
Thu Nov 23, 2023 2:03 am
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Air Cargo Discussion - 2023
Replies: 1138
Views: 213693

Re: Air Cargo Discussion - 2023

https://simpleflying.com/china-airlines ... reighters/
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Looks like China airlines is selling some of its 744F fleet. Aren’t these some of the youngest 744 built?

https://simpleflying.com/china-airlines ... reighters/

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by MCOflyer
Sun Nov 12, 2023 6:26 am
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Air Cargo Discussion - 2023
Replies: 1138
Views: 213693

Re: Air Cargo Discussion - 2023

Honestly, I think that CAM should pick up the 757 frames and put them into short term storage. This could be an opportunity for CAM to place those 757’s with the operators who need to replace older 762’s.

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by MCOflyer
Sat Nov 11, 2023 12:43 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Air Cargo Discussion - 2023
Replies: 1138
Views: 213693

Re: Air Cargo Discussion - 2023

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/cargo ... rsions/amp

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It looks like according to freight waves, cargo jet is going to be selling off some aircraft due to the downturn in the freight market.

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/cargo ... rsions/amp

Hunter

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by MCOflyer
Sun Nov 05, 2023 3:49 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Upstate New York Aviation - 2023
Replies: 201
Views: 39970

Re: Upstate New York Aviation - 2023

Looks like DL is responding to SY's SYR-MSP add with a mainline flight of its own. Begins 7Jun24 eastbound, 8Jun24 westbound; ops with 319. Dep MSP 1955 Arr SYR 2308 Dep SYR 0645 Arr MSP 0815 Nice to see it back. Hopefully it lasts after SY's seasonal service ends, especially if it doesn't return i...

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by MCOflyer
Tue Oct 24, 2023 1:08 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Airbus freighter conversions – Overview
Replies: 201
Views: 48277

Re: Airbus freighter conversions – Overview

P2F wrote:
A330-343 MSN 356 T7-SERES (ex-San Marino Executive Aviation) was ferried ISL-DRS for conversion yesterday.

Pretty old frame compared to the ones DHL uses...


I’m guessing that frame has low hours and cycles compared to other frames of similar years.

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by MCOflyer
Mon Oct 23, 2023 10:00 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Horizon E175 diverts after ‘Authorized’ Person in Cockpit Tries to Shut Down Engines
Replies: 252
Views: 39330

Re: Horizon E175 diverts after ‘Authorized’ Person in Cockpit Tries to Shut Down Engines

I think we need to know the whole entire reasoning behind his actions that caused him to do these actions. What was going on in this personal life that made him do this? There is always a story like the FedEx incident. Last, but not least, has days of flying in aircraft are most definitely over.

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by MCOflyer
Mon Oct 16, 2023 3:50 am
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Air Cargo Discussion - 2023
Replies: 1138
Views: 213693

Re: Air Cargo Discussion - 2023

https://skytech-aic.com/skytech-aic-for-sale-or-lease/ Are the 16 PW4056-3s that are on the four ex-Air India 744s in much demand for cargo fleets? If you look at it, it says LOI which means letter of intent. I’m not sure if somebody is interested in the planes or the engines. There has to be deman...

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by MCOflyer
Fri Oct 13, 2023 8:02 am
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Air Tahiti NUI Considering A321XLRs
Replies: 64
Views: 13302

Re: Air Tahiti NUI Considering A321XLRs

My bet is they will get more 789’s. I think the A321LR would be payload restricted with combined pax and payload. If they need freighters for transporting freighters to and from Papeete, then I think they should get a couple. Whether it would be A321’s or 738’s.

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by MCOflyer
Thu Oct 12, 2023 6:32 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Iran's Mahan Air leases one A340-200 to Venezuela's CONVIASA
Replies: 22
Views: 5630

Re: Iran's Mahan Air leases one A340-200 to Venezuela's CONVIASA

Someone correct me if I’m wrong and I’m not trying to get off topic, but the airline was Emtrasur and it was the only 743 converted to a cargo passenger configuration by Iran. It was the airlines only aircraft. There was a big thread on it at the last known time the US wanted to seize it and fly it ...

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by MCOflyer
Thu Oct 12, 2023 12:22 am
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Iran's Mahan Air leases one A340-200 to Venezuela's CONVIASA
Replies: 22
Views: 5630

Re: Iran's Mahan Air leases one A340-200 to Venezuela's CONVIASA

Wingtips56 wrote:
Can Coviasa get parts and service that Mahan can't get? Fix her up and then sneak it back to Iran?


No, otherwise those countries would risk being sanctioned from getting parts for their own aircraft. It’s a tough catch 22.

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by MCOflyer
Wed Oct 11, 2023 9:25 am
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: IAG in talks to replace BA 777s
Replies: 330
Views: 63298

Re: IAG in talks to replace BA 777s

Honestly, I wouldn’t be surprised if the order split considering you have fleets of both. BA currently has more 787-10 including those to be delivered than the A35K. Hence my reasoning that the order will be split. I imagine more 789’s will be ordered as well.

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by MCOflyer
Sat Sep 30, 2023 12:03 am
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Air Cargo Discussion - 2023
Replies: 1138
Views: 213693

Re: Air Cargo Discussion - 2023

I would agree, however, the 77W would enable them to serve routes that demand cargo volume. In addition, they would be able to add new routes to their cargo network, that otherwise would not be served. It’s a catch 22 because we don’t know when the cargo market is going to boom again.

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by MCOflyer
Fri Sep 29, 2023 11:41 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Air Cargo Discussion - 2023
Replies: 1138
Views: 213693

Re: Air Cargo Discussion - 2023

AC canceled their 77F new orders. They might be better off ordering a converted 77W.

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by MCOflyer
Fri Sep 22, 2023 8:52 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Air Cargo Discussion - 2023
Replies: 1138
Views: 213693

Re: Air Cargo Discussion - 2023

MO11 wrote:
AerSale bought N271UP and N296UP from UPS on Wednesday.


Both Pratt powered MD11’s. I wonder if they’re gonna be cannibalized for parts or sold to another operator? Honestly, not to get off thread, but they would make a good aerial firefighting platform.

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by MCOflyer
Sun Sep 17, 2023 2:21 am
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Air Cargo Discussion - 2023
Replies: 1138
Views: 213693

Re: Air Cargo Discussion - 2023

CX747,

I’m willing to bet you a company like Amerijet will snap them up. FedEx could snap them up to replace older 757’s.

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by MCOflyer
Sun Sep 10, 2023 2:05 am
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Sun Country Airlines News and Discussion - 2023
Replies: 222
Views: 50136

Re: Sun Country Airlines News and Discussion - 2023

Would not surprise me if they get more than five 739ER as those are a great casm a/c. I have a feeling meaning a gut feeling that they will get around 10 if the five work out well. Use some for Florida and use the other for their holiday bread-and-butter routes.

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by MCOflyer
Tue Sep 05, 2023 10:58 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Hurricane Lee impacts on Airlines
Replies: 1
Views: 730

Hurricane Lee impacts on Airlines

According to the hurricane center, Hurricane Lee is heading towards the Bahamas passing by Puerto Rico. It is looking like that Puerto Rico will get some of the storms on the outer bands. Any ideas on what airlines are going to do? Everyone in the SE region should monitor this storm.

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by MCOflyer
Mon Sep 04, 2023 11:39 am
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Global Crossing Airlines to start A330 ops in 2024
Replies: 0
Views: 831

Global Crossing Airlines to start A330 ops in 2024

It looks like global x is looking to start a 330 passenger and freighter operation next year. Here’s my source as defined by the forum rules: https://simpleflying.com/global-crossing-airlines-passenger-airbus-a330/ What are your thoughts on this. National airlines currently has a single A332. Maybe ...

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by MCOflyer
Wed Aug 23, 2023 11:57 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: North Central/East Coast Florida (JAX/UST/GNV/DAB/MLB/VRB) Aviation - 2023
Replies: 109
Views: 17747

Re: North Central/East Coast Florida (JAX/UST/GNV/DAB/MLB/VRB) Aviation - 2023

madg wrote:
G4 Starts MLB-ABE in November.


I wonder if they will add more routes out of MLB?

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by MCOflyer
Wed Aug 16, 2023 2:57 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Airbus A220 Sales Campaign - 2023
Replies: 133
Views: 43088

Air Niugini plans on buying A220’s

According to simple flying Air Niugini plans on buying 11 Airbus A220’s to replace it aging fleet of Fokker F100 aircraft, thus enabling the carrier to have better profits and enhanced operations.

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by MCOflyer
Mon Aug 14, 2023 10:58 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Air Cargo Discussion - 2023
Replies: 1138
Views: 213693

Re: Air Cargo Discussion - 2023

What do you mean EASA ban CGK? Are you talking about the maintenance facility?

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by MCOflyer
Mon Aug 14, 2023 1:01 am
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Air Cargo Discussion - 2023
Replies: 1138
Views: 213693

Re: Air Cargo Discussion - 2023

That’s a very good question. I can only speculate that Atlas and UPS would be interested because they operate large fleets of the 748F. Perhaps someone with inside knowledge can answer that question. Wasn't Brown discussing in the past few months picking up additional 747-8Fs??? Absolutely and my t...

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by MCOflyer
Sun Aug 13, 2023 11:27 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Air Cargo Discussion - 2023
Replies: 1138
Views: 213693

Re: Air Cargo Discussion - 2023

That’s a very good question. I can only speculate that Atlas and UPS would be interested because they operate large fleets of the 748F. Perhaps someone with inside knowledge can answer that question.

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by MCOflyer
Sun Aug 13, 2023 2:07 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Air Cargo Discussion - 2023
Replies: 1138
Views: 213693

Re: Air Cargo Discussion - 2023

Air Belgium have 748 that because Hongyuan can't get AOC in China.CAAC always strict to new version of aircraft operator . AB operating aircraft for Hongyuan in sino-euro flight.Operation very need Chinese market. The other two 748Fs are busy. I wonder why they took OE-LFI when they didn't use it a...

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by MCOflyer
Wed Aug 09, 2023 8:22 am
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Air Cargo Discussion - 2023
Replies: 1138
Views: 213693

Re: Air Cargo Discussion - 2023

I’m wondering if it’s going in for conversion or passenger charters?

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by MCOflyer
Sat Aug 05, 2023 12:19 am
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Air Cargo Discussion - 2023
Replies: 1138
Views: 213693

Re: Air Cargo Discussion - 2023

Buffalo had their 737F land at Edmonton yesterday on delivery. Once transport Canada allows it to be registered it will be re-registered C-FBAE.

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by MCOflyer
Wed Jul 26, 2023 5:16 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Air Cargo Discussion - 2023
Replies: 1138
Views: 213693

Re: Air Cargo Discussion - 2023

A FedEx pilot on APC has this bit of a bombshell new story... "Fedex is in contract talk about wet leasing all md11s with western global. Routes out of ind mem la and oakland. This is what i was just told from a pretty reliable source." I can see the writing on the wall already. I truly h...

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by MCOflyer
Tue Jul 18, 2023 12:39 am
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: ExpressJet seeks to comeback as a 777 charter operator
Replies: 29
Views: 7735

Re: ExpressJet seeks to comeback as a 777 charter operator

If done properly like Omni, this could work. We all have to start somewhere with the big jets, and if they got the right management, then hopefully things will go smoothly and will see a successful operation.

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by MCOflyer
Sun Jul 16, 2023 9:58 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Air Cargo Discussion - 2023
Replies: 1138
Views: 213693

Re: Air Cargo Discussion - 2023

Maybe Ameriflight to replace the brasilia.

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