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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) Plus d'info...
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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….
