When rumors become reality: Airbus will increase production of its A320 family to 75 aircraft per month: “These Q1 results reflect a solid performance across our commercial aircraft, helicopter and defence businesses. Our 2022 guidance is unchanged, even though the risk profile for the rest of the ...
Jump to postI think its tongue in cheek because so many here seem to want him to cancel (and frankly the 777X to fail). I do not think many of us want him to cancel. The truth is that EK's CEO has repeatedly said he might cancel the order if the 777X is delayed. His statements do not reflect his actions. I sur...
Jump to postBad news for you guys, "Clark is sticking with the 777x" https://www.seattletimes.com/business/boeing-aerospace/boeing-writes-off-1-2b-and-delays-777x-another-year-adding-1-5b-more-in-future-costs/?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=article_inset_1.1 Why would it be...
Jump to post.... If Tim wasn't bluffing, then it might spell the end for the 777-programm. He should be more coherent and just cancel his 777x orders. He can then order a lot of A350-1000. Really? It does sound like EK claims to want both (a) price concessions to take 5 year old aircraft and (b) compensation f...
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If Tim wasn't bluffing, then it might spell the end for the 777-programm.
The main issue with the GTF is not reliability, it is longevity. These two issues seem to be getting intermixed in this thread. The dispatch and in-service reliability has improved dramatically as bugs get addressed. The time-on-wing has only improved marginally. So is the issue premature wear of c...
Jump to postCan Airbus tweak the MTOW up a few tons by trading against maintenance tasks set by cycles? These frames will by definition fly low numbers of cycles You are right. These aircraft will fly at most 360 flights per year. Normally the engine wear and tear will also be modest considering the fact those...
Jump to postAirbus’s standard marketing “ULR configuration” referenced in the Airbus infographic is 80J/93Y for a total of 173 seats. For comparison the standard Airbus marketing A359 configuration is 315 seats (48J/267Y). Is that the A350-1000 that would be operated by Qantas for Project Sunrise? No. That is ...
Jump to postfrom https://www.airbus.com/sites/g/files/jlcbta136/files/2021-10/Infographic-A350-Family.pdf "True long range leader flying up to 9,700nm***" "***ULR configuration" Can somebody please tell us what the exact configuration is for the ULR? Thank you. Airbus’s standard marketing “...
Jump to postDon't think it is mentioned anywhere on A.net or news reports, but Boeing further removed 29 777Xs from the firm order backlog & moved them into the ASC 606 bucket, making the firm order 224 at end-Mar 22 instead of 253 at end-2021. This compares to the 334 777Xs on contract. P.40 "Account...
Jump to postHas Airbus even confirmed that there'll be such an aircraft? from https://www.airbus.com/sites/g/files/jlcbta136/files/2021-10/Infographic-A350-Family.pdf "True long range leader flying up to 9,700nm***" "***ULR configuration" Can somebody please tell us what the exact configura...
Jump to postWe do not know (well, most of you) the level of engine change on the PW1500G or on PW1100G-JM.
Jump to postI do think it is dangerous to assume that the ME3, and particularly EK, are wedded to having the largest WB available. The world is potentially heading for the biggest economic shock in decades, on the back of the Russian situation, with a possibly prolonged global recession, with air travel doing ...
Jump to postThe current thinking seems to be that the A380 was too big for most carriers and that most routes are better served by frequency rather than capacity. If that continues to be the case, will there really be a market for a plane of greater capacity than the 777W? And if not, might not the A350-1000 (...
Jump to postHeavierthanair wrote:The Qatar case for the A321 NEO's has been rejected by the British court
https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/uk-judge-dismisses-qatar-claim-over-a321neo-jet-contract-2022-04-26/
You are implying more than two engines due to GTF sizing limitation??? :spin: :spin: :spin: :spin: Nope. I am saying that geared turbofan for long-haul widebody aircraft would not yield in good enough fuel efficiency improvement at overall aircraft level to justify a development. In addition, the m...
Jump to post... Basically I am saying that a geared turbofan is probably not a thing for such a big engine. No, I sincerely do not believe in geared turbofan for application in long-haul widebody aircraft. You do not need to believe what I said. You are implying more than two engines due to GTF sizing limitati...
Jump to postI am wondering if the combined 777-9, 77-8 and 77-8F total deliveries would exceed 1,000 units during the first 20 years after EIS or even earlier. I would say easily 700 777-9 and 300 777-8X in the first 20 years after deliveries begin is a reasonable target that will be achieved. Airports will be...
Jump to postThe following is my opinion about the 777-8. The initial specification of the 777-8 looks like a payload hauler for medium-range routes. I mean it would be good to carry a lot of passengers and cargo (the proportion is up to the airline) on routes up to 5,000 nmi. As such, it could go very long dist...
Jump to post... I think it is now likely that the A350neo (ultrafan) will be launched before 777X service entry. The lifespan of the 777X program will be shorter than most here anticipates. My guess is that the 777X will have an even smaller share of the long-haul widebody market than the A380 had. When the 77...
Jump to post... I think it is now likely that the A350neo (ultrafan) will be launched before 777X service entry. The lifespan of the 777X program will be shorter than most here anticipates. My guess is that the 777X will have an even smaller share of the long-haul widebody market than the A380 had. When the 77...
Jump to postPotential 777X customers: 777-9: United - 22 American- 20 Qantas - 12 KLM - 16 EVA Air - 16 Air China - 20 China Eastern - 20 China Southern - 20 Korean Air - 20 Air Canada - 12 Air India - 16 Turkish Airlines - 12 Ethiopian Airlines - 10 Saudia - 12 Egyptair - 6 Bambo Airways - 12 Thai Airways - 1...
Jump to postI am wondering if the combined 777-9, 77-8 and 77-8F total deliveries would exceed 1,000 units during the first 20 years after EIS or even earlier.
Jump to postWill be interesting to see what EK does now with the reported EIS of 2025? A few weeks ago STC was saying that if the 777X was delayed longer than 2024, he'd be looking to cancel. Perhaps he should cancel half of the order to demonstrate he's not bluffing. He needs to be a little bit more credible.
Jump to postDo you think Air France will order the 777-9? Yes, but not as 1 to 1 replacements. They have 43 77Ws, but I'd expect the A350 to cover a lot of that. Maybe 20-25? I dont think so, they said the 350 will be their largest aircraft going forward and range is no problem. So if they keep their strategy ...
Jump to postIs there a possibility Ethiopian would order the passenger version of the 777X?
Jump to postDo you think Air France will order the 777-9?
Jump to postDo you think all potential derivative aircraft would be impacted? I was thinking about the A220-500 that has been lengthily discussed here in airliners.net. The aircraft version is the one that could become a very huge success. Do you think the certification would be an issue in light of the discus...
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Jump to postI see in the "Worldwide" tab the total order for A350-1000 is at 154 units. I remember on 28 Feb it was 162. There was one recent cancelation in Qatar's orders, but the difference between Feb and March is larger. Have there been converted A350-1000 orders? What are the changes? Thank you.
Jump to postWe talked a lot about the competition from young second hand A330 ceo. Should we also think there is some level of threat posed by relatively young second hand 787? After all the first 787 entered into service in 2011. The GEnx, Trent1000 and Trent7000 are more or less of the same generation. I know...
Jump to postJerseyFlyer wrote:Delta was pushing Airbus to develop the 330neo when it knew the other options available
tvh wrote:a A330NEO can take more payload on many trips because it burns less fuel and therefor has to carry less fuel.
I dont think your comparison does work as the moment 339 will be converted to 339F the feedstock for 333F conversions is already dried up. So what will happen is that at one point the 339F will replace the 333F and not compete against it. We are a looonnng way away from A333 feedstock being dried u...
Jump to postI think that eventually a A339F will be a reality and taking into account the available and compatible options for cargo doors, floors, cargo systems etc it's just a matter of having the market interest on it. Did you evaluate the empty weight? Even a converted A330-300 would be better as freighter...
Jump to postIt seems there is future is opportunity for the A330NEO, in the form of -800F/900Ffreighters and an MRTT NEO. https://leehamnews.com/2022/04/07/an-a330neo-freighter-should-it-happen/ I think that eventually a A339F will be a reality and taking into account the available and compatible options for c...
Jump to postI was reading again my above comment and the excerpts of Hawaiian's CEO statement. His statement (in the highlighted parts) seems to underline the real reason why the A330neo is not as popular as it older sibling the A330 ceo. It is about the A330neo's future value . Time to time people call it the ...
Jump to postCertified seat count increased to 149 per Air Baltic. "airBaltic Airbus A220-300 Seat Count Increased up to 149" https://newsroom.aviator.aero/airbaltic-airbus-a220-300-seat-count-increased-up-to-149/ According to the Type Certificate Data Sheet, the maximum capacity of 149 seats needs so...
Jump to post... The A330ceo was (and still is) a very good aircraft. The A330neo is even better, but as previously mentioned the A330-900 is somehow too close to the A350-900. Many airlines would choose the A330-900 over the A350 if the commercial terms are correct because the A330-900 can do more than 90% of ...
Jump to postAirbus are no fools. They now they should be able to offer the A330-900 priced just under the 787-9. This is after all the discounts both Airbus and Boeing give. Those discounts make it difficult to see what is really being offered and Airbus and Boeing do that on purpose. it is the poker game they...
Jump to postPerhaps it is exactly why the A330-900 does not sell well. It's pricing may be too high compared to the A350-900 or the 787-9. However, lowering A330-900 pricing means destroying A350-900 business. Airbus are no fools. They now they should be able to offer the A330-900 priced just under the 787-9. ...
Jump to postI have been reading predictions of the early demise of the A330neo on this site since it was launched by Airbus 8 years ago. Today it is flying successfully for a number of operators and still selling - with essentially no "new tech" risk, except for the engine which seems to be holding u...
Jump to postLet us see it this way. The A330neo as an aircraft is just fine. However, the specification of the A330-900 is relatively close to the A350-900. Airbus has to choose between selling more A330-900, but then sells fewer A350-900 or to sell more A350-900 but reducing A330-900 sales. That's an interesti...
Jump to postMost A330ceos are only mid-life, don’t need replacing for a decade yet. And they’re really good aeroplanes. The 777X sold less than 300 even before Covid, for the same reason — the 777-300ER is a very capable and efficient bird and many of them are still quite young. It doesn't explain why one thou...
Jump to postPerhaps it is exactly why the A330-900 does not sell well.
It's pricing may be too high compared to the A350-900 or the 787-9.
However, lowering A330-900 pricing means destroying A350-900 business.
The A330-900 is a good aircraft, but it is too close to the A350-900.
It is very likely Airbus puts the priority selling the latter
It's unfortunate. They could have taken the opportunity to deliver more A350 while the 787 and the 777X are still having issues.
What the heck is going on?
When is Breeze going to fly revenue flight with the A220-300? Thanks.
Jump to post... You obviously believe Airbus made a mistake with the A319neo , you've made it clear in this thread. It seems a lot of posters (including myself) are not in agreement with you. What are you trying to do? Convinced those who don't agree with you? Or trying to find excuses to convince yourself you...
Jump to postThis was a “plausibly deniable” acquisition of a competitive threat, so the threat could be controlled, starved, and made to linger for a few years, without harming Airbus A320 revenue (which is the backbone of the company.) I wish that Airbus were motivated to make the A220 a success. They can als...
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