DfwRevolution From , joined Dec 1969, posts, RR: Reply 1, posted (8 years 3 months 2 weeks 2 days ago) and read 2967 times:
737 is on a roll...
Two thoughts, one:
If I had the time to plot A320 vs. 737NG "dominance," I swear it would appear as a sine curve, the "prefered" product seems to change on an biannual period. I doubt Boeing has recouperated the lost ground yielded to major A320 wins (Air Berlin, Asian LCCs, ect) through 2003-2004, but the recent 737NG orders are promising. At least the Airbus spanking has slowed down
Two,
Very interesting that the first Libyian order goes to Boeing. I suspect more orders from Lybia...
HlywdCatft From United States of America, joined Jan 2001, 5321 posts, RR: 7 Reply 4, posted (8 years 3 months 2 weeks 1 day 23 hours ago) and read 2796 times:
Yeah Solnabo, you must be smoking what your smilie character is
RedDragon From United Kingdom, joined Jul 2004, 1135 posts, RR: 7 Reply 5, posted (8 years 3 months 2 weeks 1 day 20 hours ago) and read 2681 times:
I'd echo all of what DfwRevolution said... just that he was quicker and more articulate than I would've been
The periodic shift between Boeing and Airbus in this market isn't something I've considered explicitly before, but it does seem to happen every couple of years doesn't it? Clearly there's some strange aspect to the bread-and-butter ranges that doesn't affect both manufacturers' larger aircraft... strange!
BoeingFever777 From United States of America, joined Jul 2009, 409 posts, RR: 57 Reply 6, posted (8 years 3 months 2 weeks 1 day 20 hours ago) and read 2649 times:
PANAM_DC10 From Australia, joined Aug 2000, 3987 posts, RR: 93 Reply 9, posted (8 years 3 months 2 weeks 1 day 17 hours ago) and read 2513 times:
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Can we expect Lybian Arab Airlines to order some Boeing jetliners soon?
Yes, most likely a split order between Boeing and Airbus. Sorry Solnabo but the 777 is their preferred widebody. Most likely A320 Series will be their choice for narrowbody requirement.
Atmx2000 From United States of America, joined Oct 2004, 4576 posts, RR: 39 Reply 14, posted (8 years 3 months 2 weeks 1 day 15 hours ago) and read 2411 times:
I expect Libyan airlines will also be ordering Airbus's, mainly because Blair got Libya out of the doghouse, even if France behaved poorly.
[Edited 2005-02-04 11:58:57]
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PANAM_DC10 From Australia, joined Aug 2000, 3987 posts, RR: 93 Reply 16, posted (8 years 3 months 2 weeks 1 day 14 hours ago) and read 2355 times:
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LAA doesn't need a large aircraft as the 777
Then why state their interest in it? No, I am not saying they will buy it, merely that they have expressed their interest in it and requested a response from Boeing in an RFP.
As I stated in my previous post I fully expect a split order from Lybian Arab though as others have pointed out Politics could well influence how the order is split.
Avt007 From Canada, joined Jul 2000, 2131 posts, RR: 5 Reply 17, posted (8 years 3 months 2 weeks 1 day 7 hours ago) and read 2249 times:
Anyone who expects a logical decision from LAA (Late As Always), hasn`t had the dubious pleasure of working with Libyans. What they need will only be a small factor in the decision. What Qaddafi wants, what the heads of LAA want, and most important of all, who offer the biggest kickback (baksheesh is the local term), will settle the order. Throw in some blatant sucking up to the
USA, and who knows? I have flown LAA and Buraq, and Buraq is the better of the two, although not a great airline by most standards. I know they are hoping to get some new contracts flying to various oilfields in the desert, and a 738 would be a nice change from the 727s they operate now.
MIASkies From United States of America, joined Jun 2004, 1335 posts, RR: 1 Reply 18, posted (8 years 3 months 1 week 5 days 8 hours ago) and read 2065 times:
It's Official : According to the AFP, Privately owned Libyan Airline, Buraq Air; has signed a deal with Boeing for 6 Boeing 737-800 aircraft at a price of USD$366 million.
NYC777 From United States of America, joined Jun 2004, 5147 posts, RR: 49 Reply 19, posted (8 years 3 months 1 week 5 days 8 hours ago) and read 2057 times:
LAA doesn't need a large aircraft as the 777
LAA has publically said that they want the 777 and that they could use an aircraft of that size. It's purfect for opening (or reopening) routes to North America and Asia.
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