First Air B-737

[Canuck[_10_]]

[Alan Erskine[_4_]]

On 22/07/2010 11:34 AM, Canuck wrote:
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Still flying the -200 series? Man, Australian airlines got rid of those
things in the '90's and replaced them with -300's and have since
replaced the replacements with -800's and -900's as well as Embraers.
Unbelievable that aircraft that old are still in commercial service.

[Canuck[_10_]]

"Alan Erskine" > wrote in message
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> On 22/07/2010 11:34 AM, Canuck wrote:
>>
>
> Still flying the -200 series? Man, Australian airlines got rid of those
> things in the '90's and replaced them with -300's and have since replaced
> the replacements with -800's and -900's as well as Embraers. Unbelievable
> that aircraft that old are still in commercial service.

Yes, I agree. First Air is an aboriginal run airline and serves Northern
communities in Canada. I guess they were able to get several 200 series 737s
and operate with them as well as a few other types.

Our major carriers have much more modern fleets. Air Canada has a Boeing,
Airbus, Canadair/Bombardier, and Embraer fleet. WestJet is 737s only but
their fleet is very new and is mostly 700s and 800s.

Nick

[Canuck[_10_]]

"Edward" > wrote in message
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> On 7/22/2010 9:50 AM, Alan Erskine wrote:
>> On 22/07/2010 11:34 AM, Canuck wrote:
>>>
>>
>> Still flying the -200 series? Man, Australian airlines got rid of those
>> things in the '90's and replaced them with -300's and have since
>> replaced the replacements with -800's and -900's as well as Embraers.
>> Unbelievable that aircraft that old are still in commercial service.
>
>
> Those are great aircraft to fly! Take it from me I have loads of stick
> time on them as short hop cargo carriers (<4 hours). You can get in and
> out of places with them you can't with anything else with equitable
> capacity. They are getting long on the tooth, but with avionic upgrades
> and proper maintenance they are a very forgiving and enjoyable craft.


Yes, you are right! The aircraft is fitted with the rock/gravel "kit" and
you can see it attached to the nose gear. I'm amazed at where they can land
and takeoff with these aircraft.

Nick