Beer cans in the making

[Dont call me Shirley]

One of the first 757s off the line meets its end:

http://www.airliners...-225/2110173/L/

and in happier days:

http://www.airliners...5b27dff544e87d8

wearing the blue top:


http://www.airliners...5b27dff544e87d8



This was one of the former Eastern 757s that US picked up around '91 and '92. It was, back in the day, kind of cool thing. Remember ship 610 "Ideas that Fly". And 604 "Christine". Once, after a maintenance delay was announced, a Gold Preferred pax asked: Is it aircraft 610?" in that case, rebook me via CLT".

 

[700UW]

610 was the first brand new 757 US operated.

 

[Dont call me Shirley]

610 was the first brand new 757 US operated.

I stand corrected, Sir!

 

[700UW]

600 through 609 were EA birds as was 618.

 

[Walmartgreeter]

#607...."Christine." Wish I had a QRH back in the day!

Greeter

 

[700UW]

Christine was 604, not 607.

 

[snapthis]

My guess is you get more beer cans out of a Boeing than an Airbus.

 

[nycbusdriver]

My guess is you get more beer cans out of a Boeing than an Airbus.

Goes to a better use in that case, anyway.

 

[FWAAA]

My guess is you get more beer cans out of a Boeing than an Airbus.

While you may be right, I would have guessed that narrowbody Airbus would yield more beer cans per plane due to the (generally) higher empty operating weights of the A320 family compared to the comparable 737 model.

 

[nycbusdriver]

While you may be right, I would have guessed that narrowbody Airbus would yield more beer cans per plane due to the (generally) higher empty operating weights of the A320 family compared to the comparable 737 model.

Good point. The narrow-body Airbuses are quite a bit heavier than the equivalent-seat Boeings. Actually, the Airbuses are not technically "narrow" body, but "standard" body according to Airbus, and hence more comfortable.

 

[Walmartgreeter]

Christine was 604, not 607.

Two airborne emergencies, a host of cancellations, and even one tow from the high speed to the gate. 607 will always be my "Christine."

 

[snapthis]

Goes to a better use in that case, anyway.

The carbon fibers in an Airbus would be better suited for tennis racquets, golf club shafts, fishing poles and Skiing equipment. If I was going to be recycled, put me on the golf course.

 

[700UW]

The mechanics in CLT base mtc would tell you .

 

[traderjake]

The carbon fibers in an Airbus would be better suited for tennis racquets, golf club shafts, fishing poles and Skiing equipment. If I was going to be recycled, put me on the golf course.

Does the 787 use carbon fibers?

 

[700UW]

Material breakout on 787

• Composites - 50%
• Aluminum - 20%
• Titanium - 15%
• Steel - 10%
• Other - 5%