Delta $6 Billion Airbus order 50 new planes
11-21-2014, 06:25 AM
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The main reason Boeing did not win was due to a backlog. They have a full load of 787 orders running well into the 2020's... so while Boeing might be upset they couldn't extend the line to 2030 with a DAL order, its not like theyre hurting to make sales. Its not a buyer's market right now, its a seller's market and will continue to be so for years as demand for widebodies increases in the future. Would it have helped DAL to throw a few bones at Boeing to help their case in SEA? Sure, much like the Surface deal with Microsoft to keep that relationship strong. But in the end, Both Boeing and Airbus production lines are going to be busy cranking out airplanes for the next 20 years...
11-21-2014, 07:33 AM
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The new DAL front office:
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11-21-2014, 07:45 AM
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DL is taking delivery of 100 739s so the Seattle argument doesn't hold much water. They have a large widebody fleet to replace and this order is only 50 aircraft. I have a feeling we'll see plenty of new Boeing widebodies at DL in the future.
11-21-2014, 08:09 AM
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Originally Posted by Hawaii50
DL is taking delivery of 100 739s so the Seattle argument doesn't hold much water. They have a large widebody fleet to replace and this order is only 50 aircraft. I have a feeling we'll see plenty of new Boeing widebodies at DL in the future.
I would actually question that now. Why would we ever buy 787's if we have a fleet of 25 A350's that have a common type with the 330's? 777's are too expensive for what we do with them. We might see some used 777's if we can steal them, but new Boeing widebodies.....not so sure.
11-21-2014, 08:22 AM
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Originally Posted by forgot to bid
There is also a chance that the airframes Airbus was offering were better suited to Delta's needs than the frames Boeing was offering.
Airbus is building what airlines are asking for. Boeing is building what SouthWest and Emirates is asking for. Other than United, what U.S. carrier is getting new Boeing widebodies?
11-21-2014, 08:29 AM
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Originally Posted by NWA320pilot
So what are you basing your opinion on? Ever flown an Airbus?
I haven't really met anyone who 'loves' flying the bus. They all do LOVE the comfy cockpits though.
However, to be fair, I'm most likely going to bid an Airbus next to try one out.... That way, I might have to stick my foot in my mouth.
Is it true, during level flight, if you command a turn you do not need "back pressure" on the stick?? Since the bus is so smart?
11-21-2014, 08:37 AM
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Originally Posted by thefoxsays
You got me there... I'll be honest.
I haven't really met anyone who 'loves' flying the bus. They all do LOVE the comfy cockpits though.
However, to be fair, I'm most likely going to bid an Airbus next to try one out.... That way, I might have to stick my foot in my mouth.
Is it true, during level flight, if you command a turn you do not need "back pressure" on the stick?? Since the bus is so smart?
I haven't really met anyone who 'loves' flying the bus. They all do LOVE the comfy cockpits though.
However, to be fair, I'm most likely going to bid an Airbus next to try one out.... That way, I might have to stick my foot in my mouth.
Is it true, during level flight, if you command a turn you do not need "back pressure" on the stick?? Since the bus is so smart?
You're commanding a roll rate and a load factor with the stick(just like the F-16), so when you roll into a turn there is a bump back to get the higher load factor.
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