...but I was just wondering if there is any scope on EI looking for earlier delivery of some A350s. The first 4 were originally due this year before the company deferred them until 2018 during the depths of the financial crisis.......
Could be had Q2 next year by the looks of it. They could get all 9 by the end of next year if they wanted (not that they would).
The deferral during the financial crisis was to 2016. The deferral to 2018 was announced approx 18 months ago.
EI do not need the A350's at this point. So I see no chance of them taking them 'early'.