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Post subject: Re: Merlin IIIB  Posted: 15 Dec 2021, 23:07 |
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Username Protected wrote: The small feeders are not going to buy a $6m+ airplane to put on a contract that can end in 30 days. They will when all the old planes are gone. The MU2, Metro, etc, all started at higher prices when new. In 15 years, FedEx will be dumping old Sky Couriers, then they will be bought by small operators. Mike C.
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Post subject: Re: Merlin IIIB Posted: 15 Dec 2021, 23:15 |
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Username Protected wrote: The small feeders are not going to buy a $6m+ airplane to put on a contract that can end in 30 days. They will when all the old planes are gone. The MU2, Metro, etc, all started at higher prices when new. In 15 years, FedEx will be dumping old Sky Couriers, then they will be bought by small operators. Mike C.
Nope, they will fly them until they are scrapped. How many Caravans has FedEx sold (to other than an insurance company)?
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Post subject: Re: Merlin IIIB Posted: 16 Dec 2021, 09:46 |
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Username Protected wrote: If I could get a heated windshield for my C-414 for $11k, it would be on its way today. A Twin Cessna heated windshield is $25k. A basic plastic one is $6k. Aerostar owner also checking in; also jealous of an $11K windshield.
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