FMS is a navigation system. FADEC’s (Full Authority Digital Engine Control) control engine perameters.

I was told that Delta want to re activate all their Delta Connection 737-200s

Delta own the 737s outright, thus any profit made with them is 100% theirs… no leases etc to pay.

This is exactly the same situation as NWA and their DC-9’s.

The latest announcement from Delta regarding their cost cutting was to shutdown their DFW hub and eliminate 4 fleet types. Included in that list of 4 fleet types was the 732 (as well as 762, MD-11 and MD-90 as far as I can tell). Unless something more recent has come out since then the 732’s probably going away.

I agree about aircraft ownership. Even with their poor fuel efficiency, NWA is better of running their old DC-9’s since they own those outright rather than lease new more efficient aircraft. In tough times though it seems that even that small advantage is undone by maintaining parts stores and training for such a model.

If you mute the show it’s not nearly as bad. 😀

I’ve only ever had a partial power loss and a fire indication inflight. Both concluded without incident.

Even though there are sill some in the US. When I flew through ATL last april, I saw some 732s taking off, leaving lot of smoke, and of course, you still have those old NWA DC9s hanging around…

Not too many of the 732’s left. Southwest is retiring theirs and Delta announced their 732’s are going to be phased out not leaving any other operators State-side, at lease by major airlines. We still get a daily Delta 732 here.

The DC-9’s are still around but not nearly as noticable among the sea of ERJ’s and CRJ’s that now litter most ramps. Even with sound proofing found in airport terminals you can still tell when a NWA DC-9 is departing without even looking out the window. In fact, the NWA DC-9 is the only aircraft loud enough to be noticed from within the terminal upon takeoff. 🙂

Over the last 10 years the reduced presence of the Jurassic Jets sure has been noticable.

My significant other said the worst issue was the incorrect use (lack) of proper lingo. I guess they were refering to runways as “22 R and 22 L” instead of “22 Right and 22 Left.” There was more but she didn’t want to talk about it anymore. 🙂

That sure would be fun to watch.

If you know anything about aviation this is this the worst show EVER. I personally haven’t watched it but numerous crewmembers I work with have and they were disgusted.