Originally Posted by
Green Giant
The 319NEO is a great plane. With practically no orders; deep discounts and earlier availability might be the deciding factor. Without a significant 319NEO order; the plane would be out of production. Just my opinion.
Keeps Spirit with one aircraft type and breaths new life into an Airbus Product. Win for both companies. You will be sure to see more Airlines buying the A319NEO now.
I don’t think Airbus is interested in heavily discounting 319NEOs due to slow sales. After all, it’s the same slot in the production line that a hot selling 320/321.
If they would have gotten into the JV with Bombardier prior launching the NEO, I highly doubt there would be a 319NEO today. The A220-300 is claiming a 15-20% DOC advantage over the 319NEO.
One important financial factor to consider is depreciation. Please reference the B737-600. It was the direct replacement for the beloved -500 (SWA and Continental workhorses). It turned into a wet fart. Excellent range, but too heavy.
I understand the desire to stay single fleet, but I think it would be best to focus on the 320/321 if no 220 are to be brought in.