RedFlyer From United States, joined Feb 2005, 2853 posts, RR: 16 Posted (4 months 1 week 3 days 5 hours ago) and read 24485 times:
Quote: expects 2008 to be a 'big year' for Boeing's 747-8 Intercontinental aircraft. He said there appeared to be 6 ongoing active sales campaigns, 3 of which could conclude in 2008.
CX flyboy From Hong Kong SAR, PRC, joined Dec 1999, 5301 posts, RR: 51 Reply 15, posted (4 months 1 week 3 days 4 hours ago) and read 24089 times:
Why has noone mentioned Cathay yet? With a large aircraft decision being looked into, and 747-8Fs on the way next year, surely they are a very realistic target for Boeing.
Just wanted to add Katie from the Pacific
My others would be
Malaysian
JAL
China Airlines
and I would not exclude EK of the game. As the B748Fs will be crewed by EK pilots they could also be interested in getting the Pax version.
my 6th vote goes for AI or Air China
Pnwtraveler From Canada, joined Jun 2007, 679 posts, RR: 0 Reply 18, posted (4 months 1 week 3 days 4 hours ago) and read 23936 times:
Quoting Cloudyapple (Reply 12): Only 6 ongoing campaigns? Of all the airlines in the world they can only pick 6 to talk to? That is sad.
Is a snide comment all you have to contribute? I suggest someone who has the term "cloudy" as part of your name you look at some clear skies with sunshine.
Everyone was so quick to jump on the A380 never going anywhere. Now it is in service the only question is can the seats be filled consistantly on them all to make economic sense. Will the individual program ever make money. Probably but it may take a while. It will probably bring Airbus prestige even if it isn't an excellent financial venture. Some car companies field high end sports models that are not really worth the investment per se but do wonders for the overall brand.
The 747-8i will be built and it will sell more copies than just LH. It will be a fine aircraft with a great interior. I can't wait to fly on one. Like with the A380 there will be a lot of people who have made foolish statements with egg on their faces who jumped to far too early conclusions. Will it have record sales. No. Does Boeing expect it to be a massive seller. No. Will it be a financial success (despite all the opinion on this subset of subculture of the traveling public) we will see, but I think Boeing knows something a few people on here don't.
United Airline From Hong Kong SAR, PRC, joined Jan 2001, 7025 posts, RR: 16 Reply 19, posted (4 months 1 week 3 days 4 hours ago) and read 23855 times:
BA, SA)">UA, MH, SQ, CX, CI, CA, KE, JAL, ANA, NZ, QF, AI, Oasis, TG, SA)">NW are potential buyers.
BrianDromey From Ireland, joined Dec 2006, 1997 posts, RR: 4 Reply 20, posted (4 months 1 week 3 days 4 hours ago) and read 23824 times:
The argument I heard for CX not taking the 748i was that they could have ordered i with the F. Fair point.
Basically what we know is that 6 airlines are looking at the 748i, and almost certainly the A380 as well. I suppose that means that 6 airlines are looking for aircraft of that size at this moment in time, and will likely place an order soon. These may, or may not be A380 customers looking to add additional orders, or new VLA customers. Either way, 60-100+ frames are likely to be ordered soon of 748/388 size.
I would not rule out VS and BA, just yet either, and UA or NW could be candidates too. But even if they are not and even if the 748i does not win any of the orders, i will not necessarily mean the end for the programme.
Exciting times!
Brian.
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