Airbus Order Theory
05-08-2024 | 01:48 AM
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If Spirit and JetBlue deferred their orders then these will probably go to Saudia who are on hold since October 2023 by Airbus for confirmation for 150+ A320s.
They said they would announce late December but still nothing. I'm betting on them
They said they would announce late December but still nothing. I'm betting on them
05-08-2024 | 01:50 AM
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This is the model BA and UAL are waiting for to proceed with firm orders, mid to late this year (43 B777-200s for BA need to be replaced, almot same age as UAL)
05-08-2024 | 12:14 PM
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This would be very interesting if it were us. Kirby mentioned that he would order 321NEOs if the price made sense. Sounded like it was dead in the water unless they got something worked out.
As far as WB, he mentioned that the 350/330s don’t make sense. Adding another type is very expensive and those planes would need to do the mission that others can’t. Only reason to have 350s is if we can overfly Russian airspace and that’s not happening anytime soon.
Id love to see the 350 on property. I think it would look like a sweet airplane with our livery on it
As far as WB, he mentioned that the 350/330s don’t make sense. Adding another type is very expensive and those planes would need to do the mission that others can’t. Only reason to have 350s is if we can overfly Russian airspace and that’s not happening anytime soon.
Id love to see the 350 on property. I think it would look like a sweet airplane with our livery on it
05-08-2024 | 12:50 PM
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05-08-2024 | 01:55 PM
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05-08-2024 | 07:03 PM
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05-09-2024 | 07:52 AM
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05-09-2024 | 05:18 PM
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Don't see 330's making too much sense unless we're reeeally worried about 787 having delivery issues. Now, the 350, especially 350 1k gives us a 777 replacement and range no other jet has. An airframe to introduce rumored new luxury Polaris product. As well as the all so important fleet diversification we need. Imo, a successful formula for future is 50/50 737/320 family, and 50/50 787/350 family. Variants of such to try to puzzle together 756 replacement. Hope we get 350!!
05-09-2024 | 09:31 PM
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https://www.airbus.com/en/newsroom/p...atlantic-route
https://www.airbus.com/en/newsroom/p...21neo-aircraft
From the second link:
Herndon, Virginia, 29 June 2021 - United Airlines has placed an order for 70 Airbus A321neo aircraft, positioning the airline to grow its presence in the single-aisle market in alignment with its “United Next” initiative. The new order complements existing orders from United for 50 A321XLR aircraft, bringing the total commitment from the airline to 120 A321 aircraft.
50 A321XLR in 2019
70 A321neo in 2021
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