Originally Posted by
Wingspar
CC, thanks for the info from the webinar.
You’re right about the older A330’s. They’ll need imminent replacement over the next few years.
What will do their flying?
Remember Q got them as a deal with the ‘380!
What if Q got a deal with the A350? A330 neo perhaps? A321neo? Who knows but you’re right about end of life for a handful of Q’s A330’s.
Also a question for those smarter than me.
Doesn’t an agreement T&C’s for new aircraft only have to be negotiated if the aircraft will arrive within the term of the next EA?
Quote from AJ
This EA runs from mid 2019 to mid 2022?
I'm sure QF would be keen for an A350/A321neo or 777-8X/9X/NMA deal. Of the two, I'd give better odds on Boeing offering up a deal, given the delay on the 778 and the desire to lock in a few prestigious launch customers for the NMA (if it happens). The A350 and 321 are both selling well,so perhaps less pressure on Airbus.
As for the EA, that might be technically correct, but QF is clearly keen to have a high level of certainty about the T&C's before ordering the plane - the 2019-22 EA would set a benchmark for the 2022-25 EA.