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By: 14th March 2013 at 19:50 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
-The extra two A380 is a little progress for the A380, which incidentally has passed the 100 deliveries milestone today.
The 777-300ER was a surprise, I thought it was going to be the 747-8i. That is a bit of a blow to the 747-8i, which is going to be surpassed by the 777-9X.
It's still a nice order for the A320 order-books. It doesn't seem too long ago that a 100-aircraft order from one airline would be causing waves. That's progress. :)
By: 14th March 2013 at 22:59 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
-My guess is the 748i is too much metal for Swiss. The 77W will provide a modest increase in capacity over the A340-300, whilst providing the efficiency of a twin engined aircraft.
And the scale of new orders these days is baffling. Just as far back as a couple of years ago, a truly "mega" order would be anything north of 200 aircraft. Now it's not unheard of for airlines to order 400+ in a single day.
By: 15th March 2013 at 08:56 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
-Anyone know why Lufthansa reduced the 747-830 order with a built machine (D-ABYE) being the one displaced?
By: 15th March 2013 at 16:36 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
-Ah right...so basically one was needed and Lufthansa could spare one and if needed get another one later.
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By: Matt-100 - 14th March 2013 at 18:39
Just announced, Lufthansa has ordered 108 new aircraft;
30 A320s
70 A320 NEOs
2 A380s
6 77Ws (for Swiss)
I have to admit those 6 777s came as a big surprise, presumably they'll be replacing the Swiss A340s?
http://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/lufthansa-orders-100-a320s-plus-a380s-and-777-300ers-383434/
I wonder when BA will announce a new NB order? With the average age of their A320s already pushing 10 years, with no new aircraft on order. Is a BA NEO deal around the corner?