Re: Boeing talking with airlines to launch new 737-900 jet

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From: "RT Simpson" <BraniffIntl@aol.com>

Sent: Tuesday, February 25, 2003 1:25 PM


> In a message dated 2/25/03 10:42:32 AM US Mountain Standard Time,
> DZTOPS@aol.com writes:
>
>
> > How would this differ from a B757?  The ones DL is planning to fly  as
SONG
> > are said to have 199 Y class seats.   Sounds like Boeing is going to
> > duplicate its planes.
> >
>
> Look at it this way: there are a lot more B737(200-800) drivers than B757.
> The training time for the 900 series will be a cake walk compared to
checking
> out on the B757/767.  I just wonder what kind of reinforced concrete
Boeing
> will use on the tail skid!  The 900 may end up looking like a two engined
> Super 60 series Diesel 8.
>
It sounded as if they were just talking more doors and seats, not more
airplane.  Just squeeze the folks a little more?

Gerry
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