Fedex to replace the 727 with the 757

mpenguin1 · September 26th, 2006, 20:02

FedEx announced Monday it will buy as many as 90 Boeing 757-200s on the used market to replace its older fleet of smaller and less fuel efficient Boeing 727s.

t's not known at this time where Fedex will buy the planes or if the company will get their planes from more than one source.

Speculation is high that if Boeing were contracted to do the modifications, it would encourage airlines to part with their current 757s in favor of a good deal on the new 787 Dreamliner.

http://www.aero-news.net/index.cfm?C...-f2fd826d7777&

surreal1221 · September 26th, 2006, 20:04

Very nice move.

Maximillian_Jenius · September 26th, 2006, 21:44

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Originally Posted by mpenguin1

FedEx announced Monday it will buy as many as 90 Boeing 757-200s on the used market to replace its older fleet of smaller and less fuel efficient Boeing 727s.

t's not known at this time where Fedex will buy the planes or if the company will get their planes from more than one source.

Speculation is high that if Boeing were contracted to do the modifications, it would encourage airlines to part with their current 757s in favor of a good deal on the new 787 Dreamliner.

http://www.aero-news.net/index.cfm?C...-f2fd826d7777&

Any word on the powerplant? P&W or RR?

mpenguin1 · September 26th, 2006, 21:57

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Originally Posted by Maximillian_Jenius

Any word on the powerplant? P&W or RR?

*Geek*

aloft · September 26th, 2006, 22:08

Exciting news, unless you're an FE.....

seagull · September 26th, 2006, 22:33

Just another narrowbody....

Maximillian_Jenius · September 27th, 2006, 00:07

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Originally Posted by mpenguin1

*Geek*

Damn right...

UAL747400 · September 27th, 2006, 00:14

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Originally Posted by seagull

Just another narrowbody....

The best looking narrow body if not best looking airliner ever!

mrivc211 · September 27th, 2006, 00:29

What kind of trips can a new hire expect at Fedex? I heard every kind of rumor from 10-15 day trips, with possibly being extended up to 96 hours, to flying from 12am to 9am. Any truth to that stuff? Seagull?

CapnJim · September 27th, 2006, 01:10

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Originally Posted by Maximillian_Jenius

Any word on the powerplant? P&W or RR?

Odds are good, Rolls.

Maximillian_Jenius · September 27th, 2006, 01:36

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Originally Posted by UAL747400

The best looking narrow body if not best looking airliner ever!

Hands down agree...

seagull · September 27th, 2006, 08:44

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Originally Posted by UAL747400

The best looking narrow body if not best looking airliner ever!

I'd have to give that one to the DC-8.

seagull · September 27th, 2006, 08:49

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Originally Posted by mrivc211

What kind of trips can a new hire expect at Fedex? I heard every kind of rumor from 10-15 day trips, with possibly being extended up to 96 hours, to flying from 12am to 9am. Any truth to that stuff? Seagull?

Too many variables to answer the question. If you got hired as an MD-11 f/o out of ANC, long trips are possible (but not likely, unless on reserve, as they get grabbed by commuters pretty quick). AM out and backs are possible if you are based in MEM, but they usually are grabbed by people that want those too, so reserve is more likely, meaning any combination of trips that your aircraft type operates, but commuter-friendly trips being less probable (people don't want to give them up). Trips can be extended (into days off), normally due to broken airplanes or something unusual, etc., but you do get paid for it. Doesn't happen that often, in my experience (maybe three times in my 20 years to me) and there are options available if you really need to get home.

flyover · September 27th, 2006, 10:11

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Originally Posted by UAL747400

The best looking narrow body if not best looking airliner ever!

Lockheed Constellation takes first place, then the DC-8.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lockheed_Constellation

Bandit_Driver · September 27th, 2006, 14:53

Now what I am going to do with all 130 hours of 72 time?

adreamer · September 27th, 2006, 16:13

ASTAR?

I think they operate 727.

seagull · September 27th, 2006, 16:19

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Originally Posted by adreamer

ASTAR?

I think they operate 727.

I don't think ours are going anywhere anytime soon. In fact, I would be surprised if they're all gone before I retire!

eta71 · September 27th, 2006, 17:59

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Originally Posted by flyover

Lockheed Constellation takes first place, then the DC-8.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lockheed_Constellation

Pops flew the Connie. Those were the days.

I_Money · September 27th, 2006, 21:19

The concorde is the best looking narrow body ever.....

ComplexHiAv8r · September 28th, 2006, 09:11

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Originally Posted by eta71

Pops flew the Connie. Those were the days.

My Dad fixed them!

mpenguin1 · September 28th, 2006, 10:10

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Originally Posted by I_Money

The concorde is the best looking narrow body ever.....

What else would you expect a Brit to say!

SpiraMirabilis · September 28th, 2006, 15:23

Whats going to happen to the engineers? Are they going to go through F/O ground and sim? I'd imagine many of them would be pretty rusty at this point.

September 26th, 2006, 20:02	#1
mpenguin1 Old Skool Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Seattle Posts: 9,868 Blog Entries: 5	Fedex to replace the 727 with the 757 FedEx announced Monday it will buy as many as 90 Boeing 757-200s on the used market to replace its older fleet of smaller and less fuel efficient Boeing 727s. t's not known at this time where Fedex will buy the planes or if the company will get their planes from more than one source. Speculation is high that if Boeing were contracted to do the modifications, it would encourage airlines to part with their current 757s in favor of a good deal on the new 787 Dreamliner. http://www.aero-news.net/index.cfm?C...-f2fd826d7777& __________________ To see a world in a grain of sand And Heaven in a wild flower Hold infinity in the palm of your hand And Eternity in a hour. -William Blake

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September 26th, 2006, 22:08	#5
aloft Old Skool Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Inside your OODA loop Posts: 6,723	Re: Fedex to replace the 727 with the 757 Exciting news, unless you're an FE..... __________________ Commercial Pilot, ASEL/AMEL/IA Chief Pilot, aerial mapping company Mountain-qualified Search & Rescue/Disaster Relief Mission Pilot, Civil Air Patrol 850+ TT/25 ME B.S., Psychology, University of Utah

September 26th, 2006, 22:33	#6
seagull Old Skool Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 2,043	Re: Fedex to replace the 727 with the 757 Just another narrowbody....

September 27th, 2006, 00:29	#9
mrivc211 Old Skool Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 2,006	Re: Fedex to replace the 727 with the 757 What kind of trips can a new hire expect at Fedex? I heard every kind of rumor from 10-15 day trips, with possibly being extended up to 96 hours, to flying from 12am to 9am. Any truth to that stuff? Seagull?

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adreamer Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: AZO Posts: 1,300	Re: Fedex to replace the 727 with the 757 ASTAR? I think they operate 727. __________________ CFI/CFII/MEI/Right seat

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I_Money Moderator Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Socal Posts: 5,645	Re: Fedex to replace the 727 with the 757 The concorde is the best looking narrow body ever.....

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SpiraMirabilis Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 1,122	Re: Fedex to replace the 727 with the 757 Whats going to happen to the engineers? Are they going to go through F/O ground and sim? I'd imagine many of them would be pretty rusty at this point.

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