Originally Posted by
Aero1900
Yeah, good point. I would have thought that opening the A320 production facility in the U.S. would have helped the backlog more, but I suppose the biggest factor is the slow rate of engine production. I understand both NEO engines are struggling to keep up with demand.
The engines are an issue, but actual production slots are the problem. Their order book is spoken for. I’m sure some leasing companies have some slots for sale. Are those slots priced at an acceptable rate, and are there enough of them to meet Spirit’s needs?