Re: GSR's First Overland Arrives

Michael Cuthbert (u2154492@civeng.unsw.edu.au)
Sun, 16 Nov 1997 11:36:33 +1100

Bill Hough wrote:
> Maurie Daly wrote:
> > The 767s for example are all around 25 years old and there is no sign of them
> > being replaced, you just need to maintain them properly.
>
> er, sorry, the first 767s were built around 1982. Ansett got their early
> ones in 1983.

Maybe Maurie is talking about 727s.. Many of these are being phased out
due to tightening noise restrictions. Some freight aircraft are having
their engines replaced with a quieter variety.

Mike.