E190 Update...

[NoOtPilot]

American plan to shed their E190s -- 20 -- by the end of 2019.

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/artic...ine&yptr=yahoo

[Vne]

Does this mean Ann Margret isn't coming?

[Beagleboy]

American plan to shed their E190s -- 20 -- by the end of 2019.

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/artic...ine&yptr=yahoo

Old news. But..........that doesn't rule out replacement by another newer NextGen Group I aircraft. 2.5 years is plenty of time to replace 20 jets, but realistically IF (and that's a big IF) AA (mainline) were to commit to an updated Group I aircraft, they'd have to get far more then 20 to justify the costs of a new fleet. I would think they'd have to green light that be early next year though.

[Beagleboy]

Does this mean Ann Margret isn't coming?

She's up in Phu Bai with the USO shaking what she's got.

[EGF]

Son. What's that on your uniform.

[Maveric311]

Son. What's that on your uniform.

Well, they call me "the joker"...

[Sirsnacksalot]

What compelled you to post news that has been public knowledge for quite some time?

[E175ERAUDriver]

Heard they are coming to envoy. It would be a win win for all of us here guys!

[ardvark]

yawn

[No Tuna In Cockpit]

Heard they are coming to envoy. It would be a win win for all of us here guys!

Note to Dacuj and Phin: THIS is how you troll a forum.

[Beagleboy]

Note to Dacuj and Phin: THIS is how you troll a forum.

The 747 rumor is good too. DFW-ABI as the inaugural route ?

[Vne]

The 747 rumor is good too. DFW-ABI as the inaugural route ?

I heard it was a Waco turn, followed by a Longview turn THEN the obligatory Abilene overnight. Heard from a FA who knows a contract mechanic who's best friend is a ramper that Lawton is getting the appropriate airstairs, too.

[EGF]

Heard it here first. Our new VP of sanitary wipes is 1/8 Siberian. He has an in with ilyushin. We've secured 40 ilyushin 62's with options for 50 more. Only hold up is that union has to do a hotel visit to Moscow to make sure our new hires don't have a long cab ride from the airport to the training center. There is a hint of new domiciles. Think vodka with no palm trees.

[360DD]

I heard it was a Waco turn, followed by a Longview turn THEN the obligatory Abilene overnight. Heard from a FA who knows a contract mechanic who's best friend is a ramper that Lawton is getting the appropriate airstairs, too.

Yes but did they paint the lines on the ramp?

[Vne]

Yes but did they paint the lines on the ramp?

No, the ramp is too small. They're going to deplane at the end of 17R/35L then use a super tug to push back to the other end of the runway for a static takeoff. That is until Boeing reopens the 747SP line then we'll see about ramp space.

[Hapless Browny]

Envoy needs the 747-400D model for the shorter flights.

[ardvark]

Run them like the Japanese did

[xpanterica]

Heard it here first. Our new VP of sanitary wipes is 1/8 Siberian. He has an in with ilyushin. We've secured 40 ilyushin 62's with options for 50 more. Only hold up is that union has to do a hotel visit to Moscow to make sure our new hires don't have a long cab ride from the airport to the training center. There is a hint of new domiciles. Think vodka with no palm trees.

I laughed out loud.

[Hapless Browny]

Exactly, I been on one or two 747 flights that were only an hour or so.