"German airline Air Berlin said on Friday it was considering ordering at least 40 new planes from European jet maker Airbus or its U.S. rival Boeing this
year."
"We are thinking about a big order for the future -- either Airbus or Boeing," Joachim Hunold, managing partner of the Berlin-based airline, told reporters on the sidelines of a tourism industry show."
40 new planes ? Considering that they have 27 quite new B738, I doubt that they'll drop them. That would mean an expansion by more than 200% from their current fleet of 32 aircraft. Or could Air Berlin start long-haul service? I doubt it.
Fokplanes From Spain, joined Oct 2000, 70 posts, RR: 0 Reply 1, posted (10 years 2 months 2 weeks 1 day 8 hours ago) and read 2687 times:
Well, I got a letter from Air Berlin today stating I needed a German ATPL in order to be able to work for them. Think it makes sense to do the conversion, with this massive expansion.
Racko From Germany, joined Nov 2001, 4838 posts, RR: 21 Reply 2, posted (10 years 2 months 2 weeks 16 hours ago) and read 2505 times:
If DBA fails, there'll be lots of unemployed pilots with a B737 typerating...
Do you already a 737 typerating? Anyway, good luck for your further job chances.
Lubcha132 From United States of America, joined Feb 2001, 2776 posts, RR: 8 Reply 3, posted (10 years 2 months 2 weeks 15 hours ago) and read 2458 times:
its good to see at least one airline doing well in this world!
Airbus Lover From Malaysia, joined Apr 2000, 3248 posts, RR: 10 Reply 4, posted (10 years 2 months 2 weeks 15 hours ago) and read 2410 times:
Actually Lubcha132, many airlines are doing well in this world...
Southwest
Germanwings
Ryanair
easyJet
jetBlue
Air Tran
Singapore Airlines
Malaysia Airlines
Air Asia
Cathay Pacific
Vietnam Airlines
Pacific Airlines
EVA Air
China Airlines
Korean Air
Emirates
Qatar Airways
Qantas
many Chinese airlines
lots more (someone might be able to add some to this list)
mainly Asian airlines and some from the pacific rim and many LCCs and i think they have bright future as long as there is no war. I could be wrong though so feel free to correct me!
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