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Post by pa380scal on Dec 7, 2017 16:55:26 GMT 1
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Post by philidor on Dec 7, 2017 17:01:03 GMT 1
It means up-sizing the value of the order book (A321 is bigger/more expensive than A320neo). Then the word 'upsize' has been carefully chosen to avoid calling the decision what it is - a conversion, plus the reactivation of four canceled orders. Press release also states that it replaces the previous order. ... Which does not fully clarify which order is being replaced - the A321neo order (16 frames) or both that order and the A320neo order (altogether, 46 frames). I agree that most probably Airbus will only book four new orders, but I wanted to point out that another reading is possible. |
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Post by XWB on Dec 7, 2017 17:08:24 GMT 1
Press release also states that it replaces the previous order. ... Which does not fully clarify which order is being replaced - the A321neo order (16 frames) or both that order and the A320neo order (altogether, 46 frames). Those 16 A321neo aircraft were part of the original A320neo family order in 2011. |
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Post by stealthmanbob on Dec 9, 2017 15:00:10 GMT 1
Looks like they need to order another one !
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Post by XWB on Dec 15, 2017 13:26:23 GMT 1
... Which does not fully clarify which order is being replaced - the A321neo order (16 frames) or both that order and the A320neo order (altogether, 46 frames). Those 16 A321neo aircraft were part of the original A320neo family order in 2011. To extend this post, the following order was placed in 2011: aviationweek.com/commercial-aviation/qatar-slams-airbusthen-orders-billions-aircraftLater on, those 6 A319neos were converted to 4 additional A320neos and 2 additional A321neos. This new deal for 50 CFM powered A321neos completely replaces the original order. |
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Post by kevin5345179 on May 14, 2018 23:41:03 GMT 1
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Post by marlibu on May 15, 2018 0:53:21 GMT 1
Interesting indeed..what problems??? With Airbus, Pratt and Whitney???...oh my ..never a dull moment with this character
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Post by philidor on May 15, 2018 10:13:51 GMT 1
Well, I'll indulge in pointing out that on May 9th I asked in the 'A321LR' thread whether we had any official information about QR's engine choice, since I had seen only press speculation, and I was intrigued. I also remembered that AAB had said he would wait for engine maturity before introducing the aircraft. a380.boards.net/thread/1033/a321lr?page=29&scrollTo=111816Fabien replied that the choice of CFM LEAP engines had been announced during Macron's latest visit to the UAE. Was the deal finalised ? I am still not sure, as I didn't see any announcement from the airline or from an engine manufacturer ... |
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Post by FabienA380 on May 15, 2018 17:40:54 GMT 1
But why wouldn't it have been finalised, and/or why would Qatar come back to the P&W?............  |
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Post by s543 on May 15, 2018 21:52:10 GMT 1
Well, I'll indulge in pointing out that on May 9th I asked in the 'A321LR' thread whether we had any official information about QR's engine choice, since I had seen only press speculation, and I was intrigued. I also remembered that AAB had said he would wait for engine maturity before introducing the aircraft. a380.boards.net/thread/1033/a321lr?page=29&scrollTo=111816Fabien replied that the choice of CFM LEAP engines had been announced during Macron's latest visit to the UAE. Was the deal finalised ? I am still not sure, as I didn't see any announcement from the airline or from an engine manufacturer ... Philidor - it seems my guess had some merit      But with Al - we will not be sure until the plane has left AB premises on delivery  |
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