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Originally Posted by
globalexpress
Here's an interesting statement from the Emirates Airline Chairman:
"We are buying a product from their countries. So why would they not allow us to fly to these airports? If they don't, they can take their planes back," he said.
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The Emirates Chairman (and most certainly his buds at Qatar and Etihad) is referring to the VERY LARGE aircraft orders he and his pals have on Boeing's and Airbus' books, but of note Boeing. He's basically saying, "Hey, if you don't let us fly to the US or Europe, then you (Airbus and Boeing) can take your aircraft orders back."
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Empty threat. Where are they gonna get WB airplanes to fly if they cancel Boeing and Airbus orders? The Russians or Chinese? Their business plan calls for using WBs. They'd be cutting off their nose to spite their face by canceling orders. It'd be the best thing that could happen.