HRHs Airbus visit

[luvly jubbly]

https://www.thenational.ae/uae/dubai-ruler-tours-airbus-plant-in-hamburg-in-pictures-1.619714


Any particular reason behind this visit?

[atakacs]

I'm sure it was just for the fun of it...

[Monarch Man]

Probably to negotiate the conclusion of the A380 misadventure and to plead for good price on 350s with a CCQ option.

[Talparc]

He tries to keep the slave ship in high waters.
Too bad he doesn't realise that his beloved ship is out of control!

[Praise Jebus]

The boss is pretty relaxed with his shirt hanging out..

[blaggerman]

HRH probably went to look at the completed whales that he decided he didn't want for a while. He'll head down to Toulouse next to take a look at the other ones gathering dust down there.

[pilotguy1222]

With the 787 announcement coming at the Dubai Airshow this year, I agree that is has to be regarding the 380.

[fatbus]

What are the engine options of the 787

[Visual Procedures]

There are no options on engines. Has to come with 2.

[Jack D]

Airbus can't or won't deliver the 150 plus airframes ordered / optioned . EK hold out for the penalty payment (a lot) as per contract , even if they don't want the aircraft .... high finance made simple , just another business plan . Nothing to do with yields , fuel burn impracticality etc . The world of accountancy works in mysterious ways ...

[fatbus]

Almost 100 now , only 40 more. Take new ones and retire old heavy cows . New bar , new CRC , new wing !

[nolimitholdem]

I love it. It used to be tight getting a seat subload with all the overbooking. Apparently someone in the office figured out "loads" are not the same thing as "yield". Who knew? Now the loads are so light I have no trouble getting on with the SRC's I have left to burn.

Can't see how moving 100 people or so around in a 380 (as on my last trip) is sustainable, but not my problem.

[fatbus]

Totally agree, not my problem. If I was a head bobbling bean counter I would be looking for another job !