Motorhussy From New Zealand, joined Mar 2000, 2750 posts, RR: 10 Reply 1, posted (9 years 9 months 4 days 1 hour ago) and read 2111 times:
Yeah I reckon Air India could easily be an A388 candidate. India has the largest middle-class upwardly mobile population in the world and these people travel for business and pleasure.
Bombay - London
Delhi - London
Delhi - New York
I also think there's a high likelihood of an imminent A388 order from the Chinese Aviation Authority.
Eventually JAL and ANA will come to the party.
Cathay has dibs on a leased fleet before it orders its own.
Thai could do with a small fleet as could China Airlines, Asiana, Eva and Air New Zealand.
Maybe BA and KLM (has CargoLux ordered yet?).
Perhaps NWA and United.
Eventually South African.
ConcordeBoy From , joined Dec 1969, posts, RR: Reply 4, posted (9 years 9 months 4 days 1 hour ago) and read 2092 times:
I'm willing to bet my first child that AI wont be the next "big aircraft order"
AZ has been quietly looking at a larger fleet type for a while now.
DL is studying 100seaters
QR has yet to decide between A345 and 772LR to complement its A346s
NZ has yet to decide between A346 and 773ER
752is From United States of America, joined Oct 2001, 88 posts, RR: 0 Reply 5, posted (9 years 9 months 4 days ago) and read 2047 times:
Cargolux will not order the A380 due to the fact theres no nose load option.
As far as I know Cargolux will be a faithful Boeing customer for a awhile.
Jaws707 From United States of America, joined Aug 2001, 708 posts, RR: 1 Reply 6, posted (9 years 9 months 4 days ago) and read 2008 times:
I guess that the Star Alliance has been looking for an aircraft in the 100 seat category to purchase. The group includes Lufthansa, SAS, Air Canada, and possibly Austrian. I really dont know how Air Canada can even be looking to purchase aircraft considering the financial position they are in, and the fact that they didnt take the A345's. I guess Finnair is also looking for a 100 seater, but I have no idea how soon they plan on purchasing anything.
Behramjee From Canada, joined Aug 2003, 4439 posts, RR: 43 Reply 7, posted (9 years 9 months 3 days 21 hours ago) and read 1890 times:
Here are my replies to suggestions posted for this topic :
1. If Alitalia is thinking of bringing in a larger aircraft into its fleet, it will 100% not be the A 380, it will most likely be the Boeing 777-300ER or Boeing 747-400 (they have a freighter version of it)...but I bet it would be the 773 as they already have the 772. 773 would replace MD 11s and maybe B 7E7 replace their ageing B 763s by 2007-08.
2. Cathay Pacific and Air Canada are not in a position to order new aircraft this year.
3. Air India's order would be for 17 B 772ERs or A 343s + 17 B 739s or A 321s.
4. JAL and ANA will not be ordering the A 380 anytime soon and I dont think so will order them as they would be filled up on domestic routes mainly and not consistently on LHR-HKG-SA - California">LAX-SA - New York">JFK routes!
Motorhussy wrote "Thai could do with a small fleet as could China Airlines, Asiana, Eva and Air New Zealand. Maybe BA and KLM (has CargoLux ordered yet?). Perhaps NWA and United. Eventually South African"
5. Only BA and SAA have the demand scale to consistently operate the A 380 on key routes to USA-UK-SA-HKG-SYD etc etc, the other airlines do not especially ANZ-UAL-NWA.
6. Qatar Airways is not now going to order Boeings until 2007 earliest I would say as its Chairman has already said that it will and continue to be "an exclusive AIRBUS customer". Its not considering A 345s...it is sticking with A 346 IGWs.
7. Air New Zealand have replaced their B 737 Classics with A 320s. The ideal replacement for their B 763s is the Airbus A 332 or A 343 or B 772 however I see Airbus winning the battle here using the A 332 + A 343 combo promotion to its advantage. I dont think so that it will replace its B 744s with A 380s nor A 346s as they regularly fill up their 744s to LHR and SA - California">LAX.
8. Whats the latest on KUWAIT AIRWAYS replacing their AB6s and A 313s with A 332s?
9. BIMAN buying B 772ERs to replace DC 10-30ERs? They leased 3-4 this year for HAJJ!
10. I wouldnt be surprised if EMIRATES places a MOU or a large order for more B 777s or A 330/340s at some prestigious air show/event next year.
Wedgetail737 From United States of America, joined Aug 2003, 5526 posts, RR: 5 Reply 8, posted (9 years 9 months 3 days 21 hours ago) and read 1849 times:
Aer Lingus and Virgin are looking for airplanes at the moment.
QatarAirways From Qatar, joined Sep 2008, 0 posts, RR: 1 Reply 9, posted (9 years 9 months 3 days 20 hours ago) and read 1801 times:
Kuwait Airways is studying aircraft replacements. They are considering the A32X/B738 to replace their current A320, the B7E7/A332 for the A310/A300 replacement as well as the A340-300E/A340-500/B777-200LR to replace their A340/B777. If the Boeing exclusivity agreement still counts then expect a nice size order for Boeing.
Behramjee,
"6. Qatar Airways is not now going to order Boeings until 2007 earliest I would say as its Chairman has already said that it will and continue to be "an exclusive AIRBUS customer". Its not considering A 345s...it is sticking with A 346 IGWs."
I suggest you do some research on the issue and you will find that it is not the case. A Boeing spokesperson said to Reuters after Airbus got the order that they are still in discussion with QR for the B777-200LR for the US operations. The Chairman and CEO then said that they want to open competition between the two manufacturers "soon" for an order to be placed next year. As for the "exclusive AIRBUS customer", QR was saying that earlier in the year even as they were prepared to anounce a B777-300ER order which was cancelled about a week before the Paris show for the A340-600HGW (See Flight International).
STT757 From United States of America, joined Mar 2000, 16255 posts, RR: 52 Reply 10, posted (9 years 9 months 3 days 20 hours ago) and read 1787 times:
IloveBOI From , joined Dec 1969, posts, RR: Reply 11, posted (9 years 9 months 3 days 20 hours ago) and read 1779 times:
What about US? Any smaller planes for airlines or something? I know Alaska Airlines is seriously considering A320s and A321s. Air Tran, as we already know, has that big 737-700 order. Anything?
HlywdCatft From United States of America, joined Jan 2001, 5321 posts, RR: 7 Reply 13, posted (9 years 9 months 3 days 20 hours ago) and read 1752 times:
**I know Alaska Airlines is seriously considering A320s and A321s.**
Why? They have the 73G and the 739.
That just sounds rediculous right there. Is Alaska Airlines going to make their headquarters and main hub in Anchorage now? Because if they buy Airbus's there's a good chance they won't be hubbing at SEA anymore
Tekelberry From United States of America, joined May 2003, 1459 posts, RR: 5 Reply 15, posted (9 years 9 months 3 days 20 hours ago) and read 1736 times:
Whoa! STT757, where did you hear this? I would love to know.
I believe he was kidding.
I know Alaska Airlines is seriously considering A320s and A321s.
Fat chance. They've got a large fleet of 737s. Airlines strive to keep it as simple as possible. I would be shocked if they ordered Airbuses. Not only would it be bad for fleet commonality, but Boeing would be pissed considering they're based in their home town (OK, Boeing is technically based in Chicago, but we all know where it originated and where they make the big 'ole planes).
As739x From United States of America, joined Apr 2003, 5819 posts, RR: 23 Reply 16, posted (9 years 9 months 3 days 20 hours ago) and read 1720 times:
HlywdCatft-we are not moving our HQ to ANC We will not by Airbus's! We have deferred orders on some 900's, and changed some to 700's. Which means we are looking more towards range more then seats. If Boeing comes out with the 900X, I assure you we are first in line. No Airbus's!!!!
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L-188 From United States of America, joined Jul 1999, 29350 posts, RR: 62 Reply 17, posted (9 years 9 months 3 days 20 hours ago) and read 1713 times:
They need to move their headquarters back to ANC. It was a currupt New York junk dealer named Raymond Marshall that moved it down south back in the forties so it would be closer to his offices.
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IloveBOI From , joined Dec 1969, posts, RR: Reply 18, posted (9 years 9 months 3 days 20 hours ago) and read 1710 times:
Oops, sorry, I reread the article and it said that they were looking into Airbus' A320s and A321s and Boeings 737s, into replacing the MD-80 and 737-200 Combi. Here is the article
I think this is part of "Alaska 2010", the long term plan to build up the airlines economy. I am still trying to read more about it, but it sounds like a good idea, if you ask me.
WNfan From United States of America, joined Jul 2003, 203 posts, RR: 0 Reply 20, posted (9 years 9 months 3 days 19 hours ago) and read 1645 times:
Now that the economy is picking up again
It is? Personally, I don't quite see that. Unemployment is at a post-Depression high, and consumer confidence is in the toilet.
As for aircraft orders, we have seen quite a few good ones this year. AirTran, Ryanair, Easyjet, and jetBlue come to mind. Southwest and WestJet are taking delivery of quite a few planes as well in the coming two years as well.
Vimanav From India, joined Jul 2003, 1470 posts, RR: 20 Reply 21, posted (9 years 9 months 3 days 17 hours ago) and read 1593 times:
Kuwait Airways is studying aircraft replacements. They are considering the A32X/B738 to replace their current A320, the B7E7/A332 for the A310/A300 replacement as well as the A340-300E/A340-500/B777-200LR to replace their A340/B777. If the Boeing exclusivity agreement still counts then expect a nice size order for Boeing.
QatarAirways
you are only partially correct. No plans for the A320 or the long haul fleet replacement as yet. No new additions to the KU fleet until 2006. Even then the airplanes that will be replaced will be the A300/A310. The aircraft thought to be most likely is the A332. KU plans to expand its fleet at a very slow pace and plans to have 23 aircraft by 2010 (from the current 17).
rgds//Vimanav
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B2707SST From United States of America, joined Apr 2003, 1350 posts, RR: 60 Reply 22, posted (9 years 9 months 3 days 16 hours ago) and read 1530 times:
Evidence of a recovery is mounting. New unemployment claims are falling, leading indicators are rising, and firms' bottom lines are improving, which are all signs of a strengthening economy. US unemployment is around 6%, which is historically moderate. Unemployment is also a lagging indicator, meaning it only improves after a recession ends:
The question of whether high-yield business traffic returns is another matter; I suspect that US airlines will never again see the huge cash infusions from business class travelers that they enjoyed during the 1990s. Most will have to recover from their financial tailspins and adjust to the new market environment in order to become profitable. Only then will US airlines be in a condition to place large orders.
Vimanav From India, joined Jul 2003, 1470 posts, RR: 20 Reply 23, posted (9 years 9 months 3 days 15 hours ago) and read 1467 times:
I'm willing to bet my first child that AI wont be the next "big aircraft order"
Sadly for us friends of AI, true. With general elections due in the coming months, I do not see the Government taking any concrete decisions as far as AI goes in the near future. Like it has been doing for eons, AI's will remain the "next big aircraft order-in-waiting" for quite some more time to come.
rgds//Vimanav
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Kaitak From Ireland, joined Aug 1999, 11951 posts, RR: 37 Reply 24, posted (9 years 9 months 3 days 15 hours ago) and read 1461 times:
By the end of September, Aer Lingus will have confirmed an order for either 17 A320s or 27 737-800/900s. Boeing will have to come up with an astonishingly good deal to win the deal, but it will be the biggest order in EI's history.
Air India will hopefully order the 777 while it's still in production; at the rate the Indian civil service is obstructing things, I often doubt it! However, hopefully it can happen before the end of the year.
STAR Alliance airlines are expected to make a big Embraer 190/195 order before year end.
That's about it for this year, but there will be surprises along the way . . .
25 QatarAirways: Vimanav, What I mentioned was based upon a Flight International article, while I know they are not always accurate this time it was based upon informa
26 Vimanav: The carrier tells Flight International's sister online service Air Transport Intelligence that it is evaluating narrowbody and widebody types to repla
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We will not by Airbus's! We have deferred orders on some 900's, and changed some to 700's. Which means we are looking more towards range more then seats. If Boeing comes out with the 900X, I assure you we are first in line. No Airbus's!!!!
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