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Potential New 717 Operator
Chalk this one up as an interesting rumor. We recently saw that Global X Airlines (aka Global Crossing Airlines) posted a job online for a Boeing 717 captain on LinkedIn. The interesting thing is, that Global X currently does not operate the Boeing 717. (avgeekery.com) Más...Sort type: [Top] [Newest]
If memory serves, the Douglas DC-9 was renamed the 717 upon the merger of Boeing and Douglas. ð³
Only the MD-95 was in production when merger completed and got the 717 designation. Its a shame they changed it.
Just a pet peeve but the KC-135 was given the designation of 717 before it was named the 135 by the USAF. Boeing should have picked a different number out of respect for the venerable old gal still flying 65 years later. I guess the McD/D management team who took over had no respect for Boeing's history.
Seriously?
The term "Airbii" could also mean it can go either jet or prop? :)
Buried in the squawked article is a use of “Airbii” as the plural of Airbus. Never seen that before….
Journalists on this forum are prone to things like that...
One Sheriff, several Sheraphim, one goose, a group of geef. Two Jackii.
I'd guess that Airbii sounds better than Airbuses to the writer.
I'd guess that Airbii sounds better than Airbuses to the writer.
In the context, the correct wording is Airbus'