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Post by Jkkw on Nov 16, 2017 10:31:24 GMT 1
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philidor
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Post by philidor on Dec 7, 2017 11:26:07 GMT 1
According to Yahoo's French edition, a contract for the purchase of 50 A321 (I guess -neo) was signed during Macron's visit to Qatar, together with other contracts. Though a fighter aircraft sale makes the headlines, the airliner sale is indeed mentioned. fr.news.yahoo.com/qatar-signe-lachat-dau-moins-12-rafale-50-092544497--finance.html This agreement means that the main issue that created a lasting tension between Qatar Airways and Airbus has been settled, which probably explains the recent resumption of A350 deliveries by the airline. |
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Post by XWB on Dec 7, 2017 11:30:48 GMT 1
QR orders 50 CFM powered A321neo that replaces the original P&W powered A320neo order:
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Post by philidor on Dec 7, 2017 13:58:44 GMT 1
The balance of the QR order conversion seems to be four net orders (the previous A320neo order had been reduced to 46 units after four cancellations).
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Post by Jkkw on Dec 7, 2017 15:37:38 GMT 1
Airbus and Qatar press releases. The aircraft will be delivered from 2019 and will be in the ACF configuration
And regarding Airbus's November orders, the only order was from CDB leasing for 30 A320neo and 15 A321neo. There were no cancellations.
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Post by airboche on Dec 7, 2017 15:45:31 GMT 1
Bit of a blow to Pratt isn't it? Although not so much of a surprise anymore.
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philidor
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Post by philidor on Dec 7, 2017 17:09:43 GMT 1
Bit of a blow to Pratt isn't it? Although not so much of a surprise anymore. With these changes, Pratt is certainly the only losing party. QR refused to take delivery of the first A320neo in December 2015, and did not budge later. It seems the temperature issue they raised then could not be solved to their satisfaction. |
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Post by spotterxfw on Dec 13, 2017 19:14:20 GMT 1
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Post by fanairbus on Dec 13, 2017 20:29:14 GMT 1
Great news! Is there is a place for a twin-isle, mid-range, airliner to challenge the A321 or can it capture so much of the market (production increase?)to replace any new model?
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Post by philidor on Dec 14, 2017 2:15:31 GMT 1
The DL A321 will have a P&W engine. A major win for the American manufacturer !
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