Return of the 727 ???

[n4gix 4,961]

I saw this on my YouTube feed a few moments ago and wanted to ask what y'all think of the plans to resume building the 727 after updating the avionics and installing new generation of engines...

 

[RichieFly 738]

Umm. Not seeing any articles backing up this claim using my google-fu.

Is this video reliable?

[dave2013 1,151]

Sounds cool, but this is likely nonsense.  The author doesn't list any sources.  Sadly, it's probably just more clickbait for the Youtube channel like so many videos nowadays.

It wouldn't make any sense to remake the 727 as you could just take the MD-90 and slap new engines on it.  This would be much more fuel efficient than a 3-engine 727.

Dave 

Edited August 17, 2023 by dave2013

[C2615 322]

I mean... why not bring back the successor of 727... aka. 757 then...

[n4gix 4,961]

45 minutes ago, dave2013 said:

Sounds cool, but this is likely nonsense.  The author doesn't list any sources.  Sadly, it's probably just more clickbait for the Youtube channel like so many videos nowadays.

I suspect that it is a phony report, largely based on the really blatant use of fuzzy video clips throughout. This is the primary reason I posted this so I could get other's feedback on the veracity of this "report."

[Luis Hernandez 591]

That YT preview here looks like it was made in FS9 with the TDS 727😂

[Christopher Low 5,400]

My vote for a comeback goes to the Vickers VC10 

[stans 709]

Bring back the Convair CV-240/340/440.  If we are going to dream, why not dream of aircraft powered by engines that suck, squeeze, bang, and blow?

[787flyer 646]

The guy posting these YT videos has a history of sensationalizing various aspects of the aviation industry and as others have pointed out, not much to report from true, validated aviation sources that this is being considered.

 

Another series of what/if scenarios. I am surprised he did not call it a 727 NEO! 😉

 

Seriously, I doubt in the current times, whether this type of re-engineering effort would be financially viable for airlines.

No harm in dreaming I guess.... 🤨