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Southwest Air Ends an Era With Delivery of Last 737 Next Gen
Southwest Airlines Co.’s dedication to an all-737 fleet entered a new phase Sunday as the carrier closed out deliveries of one generation of the jet and turned attention to the next. From now on, the airline will receive only 737 Max planes, the latest iteration of the narrow-body aircraft that is Boeing Co.’s largest source of profit. Southwest operates the biggest 737 fleet. Southwest first ordered 63 of Boeing’s 737-700s in 1993, serving as the launch customer for the so-called Next… (www.yahoo.com) More...
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Closing out an era? I mean, let's face it, the 737 Max is still a 737, so this whole. Closing out an era makes no sence. I agree withI'm sparkie624. I work for an airline, and Airbus is just a piece of crap. Ever since I worked an A300, back in the day, there was something always wrong with it, and the new Airbus aren't any better. Boeing is the way to go. My favorite ac is the 777. Awesome airliner to work and fly.
While it is still a 737, the way the -600, -700, -800, -900, NG73s phased out the classic 73s , the MAX series ended production of the NG series. from here on out it is only the MAX series being produced. PS I also work for an airline, which has Embraers and Airbus, and I prefer the feel and comfort of the Airbus 32X family to the cramped 73s.
Not surprising... That is one good thing that SWA has done is to stick with Boeing. I respect them for supporting the US Based company.... However as many know my feelings here, it is also one company I cannot support for many other reasons. I wish them luck with the Max... It is a great aircraft.
I said nothing wrong here... Why down Vote? I did not use Fowl Language or break any rules?
