Re: [cactuswings 2256] Storage & other News

With the recent cockpit upgrade/mod announcement, isn't the ''unique glass cockpit" of the Saudi MD-90s now a moot point?  I would assume these aircraft would receive the same mod if acquired by Delta, making the current difference irrelevant.  

On Tuesday, April 30, 2013 8:46:44 AM UTC-5, Phixer wrote:

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

 

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