Daniel
The B757 and B767 were launched in 1983. That was an entire generation before todayβs technology. Perhaps before some of your readers were born. Both aircraft reflect aeronautical engineering concepts of 1970 and before. That time lapse is meaningful, both from an economic point of view and an engineering point of view. I would opine that the DC3 was a great aircraft in its day and was a money-maker. But it is just way too old. So are the 757 and 767. Way too old. I am not all that happy putting my family on board a B767. It is an antique by any measure. Your harsh words for management are not necessary for polite and courteous conversation. I suggest being more diplomatic. Try harder. It can be done. Bob Ditchey From: Dan Solon via Mifnet <[email protected]> Sent: Sunday, February 22, 2026 2:17 PM To: [email protected] Cc: Dan Solon <[email protected]> Subject: [Mifnet π° 75496] Re: we miss the 757 Jack, You would also still be seeing AA 757s (and 767s) if our former employer had not been captured by intellectually challenged management who shoulda stuck to running America West or, at the most, USAir. Daniel Solon Fuming from the sidelines, but not using the "m" word, to avoid ruffling feathers among our vallued fellow members On Sun, Feb 22, 2026 at 8:52β―PM Jack Keady via Mifnet <[email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> > wrote: keady - i still see DL and UA 757s at LAX _____ <https://substack.com/redirect/44fb56f0-bef5-425d-911f-6d924f2dbea5?j=eyJ1IjoiNnpjOGgifQ.kktVkSHgDoIBUrBMveQZgB0T6d_b4N7Ucc4b0A4DrvQ> <https://substack.com/redirect/1b391c7b-1da6-46ac-8bdc-26838626afdb?j=eyJ1IjoiNnpjOGgifQ.kktVkSHgDoIBUrBMveQZgB0T6d_b4N7Ucc4b0A4DrvQ> History <https://substack.com/redirect/44fb56f0-bef5-425d-911f-6d924f2dbea5?j=eyJ1IjoiNnpjOGgifQ.kktVkSHgDoIBUrBMveQZgB0T6d_b4N7Ucc4b0A4DrvQ> 2/19/1982: Maiden Flight of the Boeing 757 <https://substack.com/redirect/44fb56f0-bef5-425d-911f-6d924f2dbea5?j=eyJ1IjoiNnpjOGgifQ.kktVkSHgDoIBUrBMveQZgB0T6d_b4N7Ucc4b0A4DrvQ> Today, in 1982, the prototype Boeing 757 (N757A) took to the skies for the first time from Renton Municipal Airport. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Revised: 20250507 You are receiving The Mifnet because you requested to join this list. The Mifnet is largely a labor of love, however the infrastructure isn't exactly cost-free. If you'd care to make a small contribution to the effort, please know that it would be greatly appreciated: https://wardell.us/url/mifbit All posts sent to the list should abide by these policies: 1) List members acknowledge that participation in Mifnet is a privilege--not a right. 2) Posts are always off the record, absent specific permission from the author. 3) The tone of discussions is collegial. 4) Posts are expected to be in reasonably good taste. 5) We discuss ideas and not personalities, and we don't speak ill of other Mifnet members. * The Mifnet WEB SITE is: https://www.mifnet.com/ * To UNSUBSCRIBE from this list at any time please visit: https://lists.mifnet.com/ OR: SEND THIS MESSAGE via email: [email protected]?subject=leave <http://[email protected]?subject=leave> * Send Mifnet mailing list POSTS/SUBMISSIONS to: [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> * You may reach the person managing The Mifnet at: [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> * Please consider the DIGEST version of The Mifnet, which consolidates all list traffic into 1-3 messages daily. See instructions at: https://lists.mifnet.com/ * Manage your personal Mifnet SUBSCRIPTION at: https://lists.mifnet.com/ * For a list of all available Mifnet commands, SEND THIS MESSAGE via email: [email protected]?subject=help <http://[email protected]?subject=help> * View The Mifnet LIST POLICIES and PRIVACY POLICY at: https://mifnet.com/index.php/policies * View instructions for Mifnet DELIVERY PROBLEMS at: https://mifnet.com/index.php/delivery-problems * View The Mifnet LIST ARCHIVE at: https://lists.mifnet.com/hyperkitty/list/[email protected]/
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