That was a good article. But my question is why would they keep an aircraft for that long (At least under 40 years). Sure with proper matniance will keep the airframe flying, but that has to cost a crap ton of money right? And with the out of production aircrafts still flying, especially for freighters, you have to think the value of each part of the aircraft itself.
Other than that I agree what he said in the article. But judging by value, I think they might replace them a little earlier than 2024.
Great report! I dont want to go off topic, but I want to ask one thing. Is this the new MoM aircraft replacement? I know it sounds kinda stupid but I know this defiantly has huge rage. I know the 737 Next Gen and Airbus A320 series has some good rage for transatlantic routes.
If I'm not wrong, I think the longest 737 flight is the Scandinavian Airlines from Houston to Stavanger with a 737-700. I'm not sure about the A320 family, but I do know they have to have some good range to them, but not a lot.
