RE: [cactuswings 2217] Storage & other News

My contact in Delta tells me that DAL rejected these aircraft, partly because of their condition – several had been sitting in the desert for years, partly because the FAA would not approve pilots being rated on these and standard MD-90’s. The Saudia aircraft have a unique glass cockpit which also makes them useless for spares. Delta has rejected any thought of other spares recovery.

 

It is possible that Airbus took on the fleet as part of a purchase deal and, presumably, has sold them on to AerSale – which is who the aircraft listed below are registered to. From their condition, it will be a surprise if they all arrive ROW.

 

 

Phixer

 

From: cactus-wings@googlegroups.com [mailto:cactus-wings@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Chris Witt
Sent: 30-April-2013 11:48
To: cactus-wings@googlegroups.com
Subject: AW: [cactuswings 2213] Storage & other News

 

Hi Rafal,

 

Nothing is known with my Delta Air Lines contact, what is your source please

 

Chris

 

Von: cactus-wings@googlegroups.com [mailto:cactus-wings@googlegroups.com] Im Auftrag von Rafal S
Gesendet: Sonntag, 28. April 2013 19:39
An: cactus-wings@googlegroups.com
Betreff: Re: [cactuswings 2209] Storage & other News

 

Stefan,

 

Delta has bought them and they will use them despite having glass cockpit.

 

Take care,

Rafal

 

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From: S.Krause <cpt_cruise@yahoo.com>
To: "cactus-wings@googlegroups.com" <cactus-wings@googlegroups.com>
Sent: Sunday, April 28, 2013 3:00 PM
Subject: Re: [cactuswings 2208] Storage & other News

 

Hi Dave (& All),

 

thanks to your update i have noted more and more (ex) Saudia MD90s sneaking into ROW.

 

Are the plans for these to go to the breakers, or will Delta Air Lines abosrb them (as so many other MD90s) ?

Regards
Stefan

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From: Dave Richardson <daveuk@cox.net>
To: cactus wings <cactus-wings@googlegroups.com>
Sent: Sunday, April 28, 2013 4:29 PM
Subject: [cactuswings 2207] Storage & other News

 

Hi all

This weeks movers.

Roswell (KROW)

AAL9609        B752            arr apr 26 from Dallas DFW

N631AS          MD90          arr Apr 22 from Bangor

N635AS          MD90          arr Apr 22 from Bangor

AAL9655        MD82          arr Apr 21 from Dallas DFW

AAL9608        B738            dep Apr 25 to Dallas DFW

N710JM          B737            dep Apr 22 to Indianapolis