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Old 20th Jun 2016, 10:26
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Originally Posted by melmothtw
Thanks, but my question was why are the Germans so unhappy with the same aircraft that the UK seems to be more than happy with. Am aware that others have received the aircraft also, was just using Germany and the UK as they are at opposite ends of the spectrum of deliveries and customer satisfaction.
Don't want to sound like a cynic but they might be setting up for another order cut, from 53 to now 40 (13 to be sold to third party) and maybe that is even too many for them, might be preparing for another cut, 25 or something I would guess, this mould certainly give them a somewhat valid reason.
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