Originally Posted by
acl65pilot
Interesting post Bar.
I agree that there are no current jets that meet our long term needs (WRT to the narrow body market)
A few comments:
1) Talking does not mean buying, but I do agree that they need to look and it is good that they are.
2) Looking now and even ordering a new clean sheet design (minus the 350, 787 and C-Series) means that if ordered those jets will not be here for at least five more years (Best case)
3) Delta does not talk publicly about its plans unless there is an underlying reason. In this case they could be sending a signal to Boeing to get off their duff, and airlines they want to merge with, that yes, there are other options besides buying them. It would be more of a warning to all. Do not get greedy!
It makes you wonder if Delta says this publically imagine what they're saying behind closed doors? They've got to be frustrated with Boeing considering their needs and that Boeing is dragging its feet. Maybe it's like those mortgage commercials where the bank is shocked that they have to compete for their customers business? I guess since they gave us the 737 42 years ago, 747 40 years ago and 756 almost 30 years ago that they have the midas touch and can do no wrong?
