Southwest reaches out to Airbus
08-04-2011, 11:55 AM
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Southwest reaches out to Airbus
08-04-2011, 06:07 PM
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Eh...ya' think? Stranger things have happened, but it looks like SW may be trying to weasel a better deal out of boeing for the re-engined version. Boeing is on the ropes and SW knows it, what better time to hit them with an Airbus sit down.
08-04-2011, 06:14 PM
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The story goes that Herb asked Airbus for some lighters prior to negotiating with Boeing for the -700's. He then "accidently" drops one while lighting his smokes. It allowed us to keep the overhead panel the same as the -300. In the interest of truthiness....I made up the part about the overhead panel.
08-04-2011, 07:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Rolf
The story goes that Herb asked Airbus for some lighters prior to negotiating with Boeing for the -700's. He then "accidently" drops one while lighting his smokes. It allowed us to keep the overhead panel the same as the -300. In the interest of truthiness....I made up the part about the overhead panel.
08-04-2011, 07:18 PM
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Originally Posted by thrustreversers
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08-04-2011, 09:34 PM
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Originally Posted by throttleweenie
Before ya know it, they'll be just another airline. With Herb went the magic.
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08-04-2011, 10:37 PM
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I still have to think this is a page from the book of many airlines before: play the competition game to get the airplane you want at the price you want.
Trippe famously did this between Boeing and Douglas....and Pratt and Rolls Royce...etc.
SWA is in such a power position these days that they're smart to use a little of that muscle.
Trippe famously did this between Boeing and Douglas....and Pratt and Rolls Royce...etc.
SWA is in such a power position these days that they're smart to use a little of that muscle.
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