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They could still sell them before the major OH is due....This way if they choose, they can sell them whenever they want.700UW said:AA has ended its lease deal with airbus for 130 A320 fam ac. It will buy 62 w/ deliveries from 1Q15 to 3Q17...
Per Edward Russel of Flight Global.
So much for trading them in and getting a new plane when the heavy checks are due.
Thanks for stating the obvious.700UW said:A leaseholder and a new buyer will want the required checks done before taking possession of the plane, that is standard industry practice.
You'd think this were the first time an airline had owned an airplane instead of leasing it... Newsflash... Most airlines have traditionally owned about 40-60% of their fleet.700UW said:And actually they cant sell them whenever they want, as the majority of them will most likely have an EETC backing, so those need to be paid off before the plane can be sold.
And how would they buy a new plane, not knowing when the old plane is leaving the fleet for a new owner?
So, just because AA is BUYING aircraft MEANS that they CAN"T or WON"T sell them before the major check is due?700UW said:You are not getting the point E.
Several AA mechanics stated that when an PMAA Airbus is needing its heavy check, Airbus will give them a new plane and Airbus will take the old one back.
Maybe you need to brushen up on your comprehension skills.
What's the due date for an A320 heavy check?700UW said:No one will buy an airplane that is due for its heavy check, even lease returns have to be up to date on all their checks.