What will replace the MD88/90/ B717 Models?

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Okay these things have been around for awhile. DL & AA work the heck out of them as you know. As these airframes age which aircraft is bound to replace them as the short hauler?

CRJs? 737-800s?, Airbus XX?

I was pondering this for awhile. Then again 727s & L1011swere not phased out of the legacy carriers until fairly recently. These airframes are worked for a long time.
 
yeah, I have a feeling we will see more of the Embraer (sp?) jets around... CRJs seem too small, I do get a lot of 737s on smaller, shorter trips, but its dependent upon the airline.

I always like the MB88/super80/B717. I hope that an American-made item with similar space can be found as an alternate...

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80's are not very green, but they are tough. It's likely that high oil prices will drive them out of service before they break.

I do believe that airframe life is virtually indefinite with proper maintenance. Just look at the B52's in our airforce. How long have they been around for? I bet they sustain just as much punishment as MD80 airliners do.

It's very hard to say what will replace the 80's though. If regional flying continues to consume routes that the majors are flying, then the E170/190's are very promising. CRJ700/900's also.
 
If the DC-9's that Northwest fly are any indication, all MD-80's/90's should be around for much longer than expected. Douglas built amazing planes and I like flying on them.
They known for "high and hot" performance (Salt Lake/Denver, and desert airports) and I don't know what is currently out there or what's being rolled out that is geared towards this.
 
Originally Posted By: Chris Meutsch

They known for "high and hot" performance (Salt Lake/Denver, and desert airports) and I don't know what is currently out there or what's being rolled out that is geared towards this.


C17s & C130Js ... but those are not for commercial passengers :)

Yes, Embraer is a company to watch. I also have a gut instinct that the E-Jets are going to increase. The airline pilots in the majors are gonna have hissy fit watching lower paid regional Cpts take away thier routes$$ with these.

Thanks, all these positive posts on the quality of the MD88/90s make me feel very confident in them!
 
Every now and then I have the opportunity to fly and MD88/90, but most of the time it seems NW really likes to use the CRJ series. Doesn't seem like a half bad plane, but I am a bigger guy and have a hard time fitting into the seats.
 
They are certainly purchasing the A380's. The interesting thing will be to see if any country has the stones to actually put the max of 800 passengers into one. Cattle cars think that's crazy.
 
I guess it's official...On the local news in Dallas, it was said that AA is looking for a MD80 replacement. It's so funny to me that the MD80 replaced such planes as the 727 and L1011 on a lot of their routes because those planes were deemed 'gas hogs', now AA is calling the MD80 a gas hog. I thought it was a pretty efficient plane. What's out there that could be more efficient? You need at least 2 engines, and if the engines are inefficient, can't they be upgraded?
 
L1011 :)

I am sure the jet mechs and engineers can answer that. Re-engining as I understand is definately possible but it is more complicated than simply bolting it in and powering them on.
 
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Don't laugh they are starting to build commercial aircraft. Do not underestimate China or India for that matter
That is why I posted.
 
Originally Posted By: Chris Meutsch
They are certainly purchasing the A380's. The interesting thing will be to see if any country has the stones to actually put the max of 800 passengers into one. Cattle cars think that's crazy.
It simply is the bottom line. I would guess the advantage of the huge jets will be the air freight .
 
The airlines have enough trouble keeping up with older, corroding parts on their current Boeings, Airbuses, etc. What they don't need is to take delivery of planes that have faulty, low-grade Chinese parts installed from the get-go.

At times I have regretted quitting my job as a flight attendant. Now, I couldn't be more glad I did. Thousands of people lost their jobs at Continental and United in the last week. Route cuts and less equipment only means more completely full and oversold flights and generally nightmarish travel experiences in everyone's future. No amount of free soft drinks on board is going to help with travelers' moods.
 
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