Originally Posted by
RemoveB4flght
David I think you’re a bit premature.
The RFP process is just the first step. Basically all the airframe manufactures have submitted their bids for whatever order size NK has tendered.
Now the lawyers and bean counters will spend a few months dissecting these contracts and negotiating changes and amendments back and forth, probably playing one off the other, until a final deal is structured.
Then, if all parties are satisfied, will they sign the contract and make the announcement. I’d wager we don’t hear anything until later this fall.
You are probably correct, but talks and aircraft demos/reviews with manufacturers have been ongoing for the last 18 months and, at least from the manufacturers’ standpoint, you would want to promote a big deal with a high-profile, low-cost carrier like Spirit at a big air show like the Paris Air Show (this June) or at Farnborough. That’s where big deals tend to be announced. Perhaps they need more time....