So, a year after they started operating the A350, ET orders an additional 10. Now, allegedly, they've decided they don't like them? Yes and when the CEO publicly says they are performing well he allegedly means the opposite. The fact that just about every other CEO of a350 operators have said the s...
Jump to postSource: Well, so far I prefer to say it's "talk in the streets of Addis". I am to close to give better statements about the source and I'd like to appologize for it. Why would they stop taking A350s? Not performing? Issues with Airbus? The ET CEO has gone on record saying that the a350 is...
Jump to postThe a330-941 has been certified by EASA
http://www.easa.europa.eu/sites/default ... 9.2018.pdf
Etihad Looks At Airbus A350 Maintenance Services, Parts Repair Expansion
https://aviationweek.com/%5Bprimary-ter ... -expansion
Apparently the rumor may not be that accurate or things have changed very rapidly...
Jump to postEtihad Looks At Airbus A350 Maintenance Services, Parts Repair Expansion
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lCVdNqsvkj8
Great video of the last MH a350 delivery by Sam Chui...
Instrumentation shows a oew of 137.9t and this not the latest build standard which is even lighter.
CX BLRX has been stuck in Dublin since the 28th of August.
Jump to postI’m assuming JFK service. If so, will it be back on the LR or can the A350 make it? The 350 will be restricted to 32-33t payload on the worst headwinds from BOM but will burn a lot less fuel. The economics may favor the a350 but there could be market share being sacrificed. How is market share sacr...
Jump to postYes..I Wonder why they went to fl300? Weather? or perhaps more favorable winds...
Jump to postThe a35k is on it's first ultra long haul flight from Doha to Miami. The aircraft is at fl360 as it starts crossing the Atlantic- a good 4000-6000 ft above 777's on similar route lengths from the middle east.
Jump to postKICT wrote:Why were the pitot tubes covered? Was this a RON aircraft on the ground for a prolonged period of time?
A little off topic but just comparing a real world 15 hour flight today on A359....maxed takeoff, zfw limited, hauling 30 tons same flight time on 77w, maxed out, zfw limited, hauling 44 tons approx same time on 77LR, hauling 38 tons payload but could take another 23 tons of payload and fuel. don't...
Jump to postThe SQ test ULR with a damaged winglet... I wonder how long it will take to fix?
http://www.flickr.com/photos/146519169@N03/29469954128/
The 10 abreast a350 is brilliant in terms of seat mile costs even though it's not so brilliant for passenger comfort. It is making a big impact for both the Dubreuil operators.
Jump to postA little off topic but just comparing a real world 15 hour flight today on A359....maxed takeoff, zfw limited, hauling 30 tons same flight time on 77w, maxed out, zfw limited, hauling 44 tons approx same time on 77LR, hauling 38 tons payload but could take another 23 tons of payload and fuel. don't...
Jump to postNo airshow hangover- Boc orders 17 a32xneo
http://www.reuters.com/article/us-boc-a ... SKBN1KD039
No one has answered the question. It’s irrelevant what the MTOW (268t, 275t or 277t). The only thing that matters is the RTOW, which most certainly wont be close to the MTOW at 25deg, 5500ft, Rwy 21. Twins take a big knock out of JNB when compared to a quad. Back to the original question. Can a A35...
Jump to postGE is actually working on increasing GE9X thrust because 777X will climb too slow .... In fact, 77W climb so much slower than A350 flying on the same route. With identical MTOW and further reduction in engine thrust, the performance only gets worse ...... What the 77W does against the A35(9) in ter...
Jump to post1. GE is actually working on increasing GE9X thrust because 777X will climb too slow .... In fact, 77W climb so much slower than A350 flying on the same route. With identical MTOW and further reduction in engine thrust, the performance only gets worse ...... 2. The OEW for 778 is 13 tons more than ...
Jump to postzeke wrote:ap305 wrote:the 77l will be more economical in terms of fuel per ton of payload.
Not a hope in hell of a 77L beating an A359 on fuel per ton of payload.
I'd imagine they will take their 268t A350s on order without retiring any 777s. Down the road, when the 77E needs to be replaced, they can get more A350s. When the 77L comes up for replacement in ~10-15 years, they can get higher rated A350s. (or whatever is on offer in 10-15 years) Dl's a350s are ...
Jump to postDl's a350s are at 275t and can be increased to 277t. If Delta is constantly flying with a belly full of cargo along with 100% pax , the 77l will be more economical in terms of fuel per ton of payload. However even small variations in cargo and pax load factors will shift the equation in favor of the...
Jump to postThe agreement for 34 A330neo is conditional. And AirAsia X is planning massive restructuring, details here. https://www.theedgemarkets.com/article/airasia-x-says-signed-conditional-agreement-airbus It is obvious they signed the agreement on June 14 and announced it later after they got the board ap...
Jump to postStTim wrote:Is there going to be a flood of China deliveries over the next 2/3 months now that it is certified?
I am sorry but that is confusing.... what happened to the 10 a330neo they booked as firm in H1?
Jump to postThe Air Asia X order was an expensive one for Airbus. Much more Money then previously intended had to be spent to defend Boeings killer attitude towards the A330NEO. And the winner is: Toni A little winner : the A330NEO Program On the looser side: The financials for Airbus and the A330Neo program B...
Jump to post. @AirAsia X re-eveluated previous order for 66 @Airbus A330-900’s and decided after seeing test data that after all it was the best aircraft, although it had a look at the @BoeingAirplanes 787-9. In the end it bought 34 extra.
From the press conference...
https://twitter.com/rschuur_aero
Jump to post. @AirAsia X re-eveluated previous order for 66 @Airbus A330-900’s and decided after seeing test data that after all it was the best aircraft, although it had a look at the @BoeingAirplanes 787-9. In the end it bought 34 extra.
fcogafa wrote:Did anyone know the 66 wasn't firm up to now?
Q4 2019 delivery indicates some of the aircraft will be the current 242t version.
Jump to postAfter many many months of flawless service A7-ANA appears to have gone tech at LHR...
Jump to postAs alluded by c933103, this might have more to do with the hot environment QR has to take off in. While other customers in cool climates would benefit from an increase in MTOW, the A35K needs improved hot/high takeoff performance. A small engine thrust bump would go a long way... why compare with 7...
Jump to postIMHO Airbus are to blame for their situation. What is the point of Tom Williams saying the success of the past is now at risk? Why did Airbus not make preparations for alternate certification of parts or suppliers? Why wait till 8 months are left before hoarding parts? Any political expert would hav...
Jump to postSo how much more MTOW is needed for the A351 to suit Qantas? They need approx 2 hours more endurance than what the aircraft is capable of now with 366 passengers. Given QF was said to be looking for around 300 seats this would free up ~8t(66 pax less along with seats) for fuel. This would result in...
Jump to postQR has their already ordered their replacement for the 77W: 50x 777-9 (and 10x 777-8 to replace QR's 77L's). So why target QR? Or is Airbus trying to take revenge at Boeing for the HA and AA orders, and their attempts to lure AirAsiaX away from their A330neo order? It would be silly of Airbus not b...
Jump to postAs mentioned above, it looks like AAB just misspoke about the variant... The 316t a35k lifts 35t over 8400nm as opposed to less than 8000nm for the 777w. I think Zeke also mentioned that the 316t variant lifts more than the 77w even over shorter ranges. The a35k also should have better field perform...
Jump to posthttps://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/farnborough-airbus-proposes-longer-range-a350-1000-450406/ To better complete with the 77W, Airbus has developed a better version of the A35K. Will it work? We'll see. Al Baker says Airbus has disclosed plans to Qatar Airways for a further weight increase,...
Jump to postInteresting link from the a321xlr thread... http://atwonline.com/farnborough-airshow-2018/airbus-pushes-a321lr-upgrade-middle-market On Airbus’ other widebody, the A350-1000, Faury declined to confirm that the company is working on another increase of its maximum take-off weight beyond the recently ...
Jump to postPeter Chandler, one of the key people involved in the development of the a350 and the captain on the first flight will retire shortly. He is flying the displays at the air show this week.
http://aviationweek.com/farnborough-air ... etire-high
Looks like Boeing still faces some interesting challenges... https://leehamnews.com/2018/07/16/farnborough-boeing-reconsiders-metal-fuselage-for-nma-as-cost-remains-major-challenge/ Passengers and Airlines both like the 767. It carries a decent amount of cargo.... Just stick a new wing, optimize th...
Jump to postFair to say after today that people have underestimated Shulz... He is no Leahy but he will have a successful run from the looks of things.
Jump to posthttps://www.easa.europa.eu/sites/defaul ... -07-09.pdf
Etops for the -1000 is now beyond 180min
All weather capability still missing on the tcds
31 flights weekly on the sin sfo route.... Somebody is going to lose money.
Jump to postCan some one clarify for me if the forward cargo compartment can be used by a 280t 359 if it is operating at 275t MTOW. Thanks Ruscoe The forward compartment deactivation has nothing to do with the standard a350 at any weight. From my understanding the equipment is removed on SQ's ULR to compensate...
Jump to postI am not sure how Airbus can improve the runway performance further... The 280t 900 uses 1000 ft less runway than a 787-9 at mtow. Hot and high is a area where a quad will always have an advantage. I guess IB needs to accept this and take a payload hit out of some airports. I am just wondering why ...
Jump to postI am not sure how Airbus can improve the runway performance further... The 280t 900 uses 1000 ft less runway than a 787-9 at mtow. Hot and high is a area where a quad will always have an advantage. I guess IB needs to accept this and take a payload hit out of some airports.
Jump to postWhat does that work out to over the course of a year in savings? $4M? I'm assuming 3 trips per week, 48 weeks a year average. That's just a WAG. http://www.iata.org/publications/economics/fuel-monitor/Pages/index.aspx.... That should help you. Sorry but my brain is too damaged today to do the math....
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