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Post by philidor on Feb 2, 2017 1:45:49 GMT 1
Why would Southwest get engines first, if Norwegian is the first taking delivery? Unless we've ompletely missed Norwegian frames and engines..... I think Southwest is taking some test aircraft ... After certification, of course ! You'll notice that these frames are in their colours. |
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Post by mjoelnir on Feb 2, 2017 9:23:39 GMT 1
Why would Southwest get engines first, if Norwegian is the first taking delivery? Unless we've ompletely missed Norwegian frames and engines..... I think Southwest is taking some test aircraft ... After certification, of course ! You'll notice that these frames are in their colours. That frame a few posts ago was no test frame. What I think interesting that Boeing has enough engines to finish a frame to be delivered in July, that means in not before 5 month, and Airbus has an engine shortage. |
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Post by philidor on Feb 2, 2017 10:06:55 GMT 1
Southwest officially is the launch customer, as is usually the case with new 737 versions. Their aircraft always receive priority.
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Post by XWB on Feb 2, 2017 10:25:12 GMT 1
Southwest officially is the launch customer, as is usually the case with new 737 versions. Their aircraft always receive priority. Thing is, Southwest says to take delivery of the 737 MAX in July while Norwegian says their first delivery is scheduled for May. |
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Post by stealthmanbob on Feb 2, 2017 11:51:25 GMT 1
Southwest officially is the launch customer, as is usually the case with new 737 versions. Their aircraft always receive priority. Thing is, Southwest says to take delivery of the 737 MAX in July while Norwegian says their first delivery is scheduled for May. Southwest was/is the launch customer (first to order the MAX), Norwegian are the launch operator (first to put one into service) ! |
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Post by philidor on Feb 2, 2017 12:37:35 GMT 1
Neither Southwest nor Norwegian should experience any engine delay : Norwegian needs them urgently, Southwest is iconic and influential.
We'll see how the story unfolds for all others.
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Post by mjoelnir on Feb 2, 2017 14:54:19 GMT 1
Neither Southwest nor Norwegian should experience any engine delay : Norwegian needs them urgently, Southwest is iconic and influential. We'll see how the story unfolds for all others. I do not expect either Southwest or Norwegian to experience engine delays. I was a bit astonished that Boeing gets its engines early while Airbus is experiencing delays. |
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Post by stealthmanbob on Feb 2, 2017 15:53:32 GMT 1
Neither Southwest nor Norwegian should experience any engine delay : Norwegian needs them urgently, Southwest is iconic and influential. We'll see how the story unfolds for all others. I do not expect either Southwest or Norwegian to experience engine delays. I was a bit astonished that Boeing gets its engines early while Airbus is experiencing delays. Boeing need a lot less of these engines than AB do at this time, as the MAX program is way behind the A320neo program  |
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Post by FabienA380 on Feb 3, 2017 1:46:06 GMT 1
I was thinking first that maybe that frame could do a few things to help certification, but that certification campaign is now done, isn't it?....
So then why put engines then on a frame not delivered before July....
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Post by someone on Feb 3, 2017 8:52:17 GMT 1
I was thinking first that maybe that frame could do a few things to help certification, but that certification campaign is now done, isn't it?.... So then why put engines then on a frame not delivered before July.... Has route proving been done? |
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