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Old 08-09-2015 | 12:53 PM
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Originally Posted by CLazarus
Setting aside TK's dismal prediction history, this rumor actually makes some sense to me. I think more 777s would be a good idea if we were to cancel the A350 order, I think this company needs another fleet type like it needs a $3B stock buyback. More small Buses (used, I hope) would help add back some capacity vs. all the 50 seat RJ retirements. Goes a long way towards explaining why the hiring pace is expected to easily outstrip retirements all the way through next spring. But, if it all makes sense then perhaps it is too good to be true...
The A350 order won't be cancelled.
The reason we have both Boeing and Airbus is price reduction for future orders. As for the A350 is concerned it won't have Sparky the Scab Wagon reliability issues. Even if it does when it arrives by then the reliability numbers for the ScabCab will be a nice insurance policy to keep the schedule running until big FiFi can catch up.
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