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Originally Posted by Lauren J
Following RQG, does anyone have any insight into what the next 737s to be retired will be? I'd assume the other older -8FEs (PAG, RQC, RQP, etc.) would have their leases expire fairly soon.
Is there also any word on where the next two 737s to be introduced will come from? I believe REx mentioned there are two more on order.
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Adding to Zac above.
A frames age is not the only determining factor with regard to retirement.
Other factors may include; lease cost, running cost (fuel & parts), spares availability, down-time (repairs), cycles, flight hours, time/cost of next major service ....
I expect would have a spreadsheet somewhere with these factors and more being calculated every time a new lease operator knocks on the door.