Airbus Working With EK on New Order for Flagship A380
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Airbus Working With EK on New Order for Flagship A380
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Putting aside any childish airbus vs Boeing arguments, what evidence is there to suggest that any airline facing so much competition could make money when they cannot fill the airplane?
When EK was the only kid in town and monopolised the hub and spoke system it was a great idea to take so many 380s. But you have to wonder whether they can make it work in the future if the profits have dropped so much in spite of the fantastically low overheads they enjoy.
The 380 is magic on transatlantic routes between slot limited airports where it can easily be filled, but even BA and AF haven’t committed to too many orders yet.
Maybe the ME3 first class is guaranteed to pay for the rest of the cabin, unlike the rest of the world where Airlines are dropping First and concentrating on Business and Premium Economy.
When EK was the only kid in town and monopolised the hub and spoke system it was a great idea to take so many 380s. But you have to wonder whether they can make it work in the future if the profits have dropped so much in spite of the fantastically low overheads they enjoy.
The 380 is magic on transatlantic routes between slot limited airports where it can easily be filled, but even BA and AF haven’t committed to too many orders yet.
Maybe the ME3 first class is guaranteed to pay for the rest of the cabin, unlike the rest of the world where Airlines are dropping First and concentrating on Business and Premium Economy.
What they should really look into is some sort of upgrade program to the current fleet.
If they could cut 10-15% out of the operating costs at a not too great effort (probably a tough proposition but not impossible IMHO) it could really make the 380 an interesting proposition. But I don't think there is room for many more airframes, either at EK or even worldwide.
If they could cut 10-15% out of the operating costs at a not too great effort (probably a tough proposition but not impossible IMHO) it could really make the 380 an interesting proposition. But I don't think there is room for many more airframes, either at EK or even worldwide.
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This is pure speculation but could it be that as part of the deal for more 380's that EK is also getting a very favorable price on 350's and that's what driving the deal?
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Sorry boys, but it appears glofish won't be the one eating anything...tell us, which do you feel more of: bewilderment or humiliation?
Airbus Suffers Early Dubai Blow as Boeing Wins Surprise 787 Deal
"quietly slipped out during the press conference" like certain posters quietly slipped out of this thread...lol
The press release was printed, the media invited, the first dignitaries began filing into the room. Such was the scene on the first day of the Dubai Air Show, when Airbus SE had planned to unveil a keenly awaited lifeline for its A380 super jumbos from the aircraft’s biggest fan: Emirates.
Instead: nothing. In fact, worse than nothing. An initial delay, not unusual at these major signing ceremonies, gave way to confusion. Bewilderment turned to humiliation when a model aircraft was carried into the briefing room and the gray cloth covering it slipped off -- revealing the Boeing Co. logo on its tail.
Out of nowhere, the U.S. planemaker suddenly conquered Room 6 on the upper level of the main exhibition hall, with its representatives taking the stage. Airbus officials who dominated the room on arrival quietly slipped out during the press conference as their rival landed a stinging blow: Emirates committed to buying $15.1 billion of Boeing’s 787-10 Dreamliners. That was similar to the order value that Airbus had planned.
Instead: nothing. In fact, worse than nothing. An initial delay, not unusual at these major signing ceremonies, gave way to confusion. Bewilderment turned to humiliation when a model aircraft was carried into the briefing room and the gray cloth covering it slipped off -- revealing the Boeing Co. logo on its tail.
Out of nowhere, the U.S. planemaker suddenly conquered Room 6 on the upper level of the main exhibition hall, with its representatives taking the stage. Airbus officials who dominated the room on arrival quietly slipped out during the press conference as their rival landed a stinging blow: Emirates committed to buying $15.1 billion of Boeing’s 787-10 Dreamliners. That was similar to the order value that Airbus had planned.
"quietly slipped out during the press conference" like certain posters quietly slipped out of this thread...lol
