kronus
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Post by kronus on Nov 18, 2019 8:32:47 GMT 1
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Post by fanairbus on Nov 20, 2019 19:22:53 GMT 1
Qantas Project Sunrise Qantas seeks to close 'gaps' on Project Sunrise jet offers 20 November, 2019 SOURCE: FlightGlobal.com BY: David Kaminski-Morrow www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/qantas-seeks-to-close-gaps-on-project-sunrise-jet-462438/Qantas is seeking better offers from Airbus and Boeing regarding various aspects of the aircraft proposal each airframer is submitting for the Australian carrier's ultra-long haul Project Sunrise programme...While the airframers have put forward "best and final offers" for Project Sunrise – with the A350 and 777X competing for the deal – Qantas believes they still fall short of its requirements.La Spina adds that Qantas is intending to configure the successful aircraft model with a four-class layout which will be "appropriate" for ultra-long-haul flights, with zones for passengers to move around freely. "Both Boeing and Airbus have the product, or the capability, or the aircraft to fulfil the mission," he says. "The business case is nearly there but we've got a couple of gaps to fill." |
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philidor
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Post by philidor on Nov 21, 2019 9:58:12 GMT 1
Of course, after the 'best and final' offers have been submitted, the customer is trying to 'improve' them by direct negotiation. I don't think, however, that configuration problems are at the top of the list of QF concerns. I would guess that, apart from price, the required number of pilots and crew pay rates are central issues, and it's not for aircraft manufacturers to address them.
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