Then again, this article says it was independently confirmed by the Seattle Times:

Boeing loses to Airbus on big Delta order | Business & Technology | The Seattle Times

Loan Issues
 

I know this has been answered on here before...but does anybody have any expertise on how to justify an airline pilot salary to a bank's loan department?

I'm trying to get a 6 month construction loan to finish a place, then that would be taken over by a conventional mortgage of some type once an occupancy permit is issued.

Lady at bank tells me my salary doesn't justify the loan. This isn't a million dollar home...couple hundred grand. I'm a new hire, only been here 6 months after retiring from the military so naturally, the pay has been low. I tried to explain the hours and pay scale thing to them and they said that is all "projected earnings" and that my salary since retirement doesn't warrant a loan.

Anybody got any expertise or experience on how to work this thing? I was polite about it, but basically asked her..."if a guy who has retired from the military, with a monthly retirement check, no debt, and a job as a pilot at Delta airlines can't get a loan for a couple hundred grand... who is getting them then?"

Airbus debuted both the Airbus 330-800 & 330-900 aircraft. (Delta ordered the -900's.) Both variants (-800 & -900) will be certified as NEO engined aircraft.

Anyone in the know? Can they "hang" a NEO engine on either of the two smaller variants? (e.g. -200/-300 w/ NEO engines?)

330-800/900 = 330-200/300 with new engines

You might want to check out wingsfinancial.com, or even the Delta Credit union. they both understand pilots, and Wings has been exceptionally good to me.

Went through this 2 years ago, same scenario. Went with a local small town bank with many military retirees in the area. Did jump through hoops a bit and showed them pay scales in the contract.
Also showed them TSP assets which more than covered the loan. You might just have to shop around for a small town bank.
Or find one that deals often with your builder or local builders. Not all banks do construction loans, so one that has relationships with builders may be best bet.

Did we get EK's delivery slots?:)

Try this guy. Have not used him but he used to be a former Delta pilot. Also former military.

Jeff Kobold | Prospect Mortgage | Orleans, MA

Pretty much replacement or a little less.

This is the only article that give a clue as to when they would start being delivered, relating it to the delivery slots Emirates gave up. Does anyone know when they might start showing up on property in Delta paint?