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Offline Yeager

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A380 dropped for 777
« on: November 07, 2006, 12:11:20 PM »
http://www.komotv.com/news/4583192.html

Could be the start of some rough days ahead for Airbus.  Interesting to note that on the Boeing webpage doesn't even mention that the 777 orders are a result of A380 cancelations.  A classy move and an example of Boeing behaving respectfully in light of Airbus difficulty.  No need to gloat over the euro planemakers production problems.  Im sure if this were reversed, Airbus would be rubbing Boeings nose in it.

Just my opinion.
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« Reply #1 on: November 07, 2006, 12:27:28 PM »
While Airbus clearly has problems with A380 production streamlining the plane itself is on schedule in final trials for certification. Also while this is a big economic setback for Airbus they still sold more planes so far in 2006 than any previous year.

Am sure Boeing would love to "rub Airbus's nose it in", but it might look petty and unprofessional to potential buyers, so it's bad for business.
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« Reply #2 on: November 07, 2006, 04:55:39 PM »
Fedex didn't like all the delays with the 380
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They built all those special commanders for nothing
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« Reply #3 on: November 07, 2006, 05:04:28 PM »
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Originally posted by Viking
While Airbus clearly has problems with A380 production streamlining the plane itself is on schedule in final trials for certification. Also while this is a big economic setback for Airbus they still sold more planes so far in 2006 than any previous year.

Am sure Boeing would love to "rub Airbus's nose it in", but it might look petty and unprofessional to potential buyers, so it's bad for business.


But nothing prevent the usual O'club *beeeeeppp* to  do it here.
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« Reply #4 on: November 07, 2006, 05:20:27 PM »
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But nothing prevent the usual O'club *beeeeeppp* to  do it here.
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« Reply #5 on: November 07, 2006, 05:38:38 PM »
aaah! looking like a Boeing vs. Airbus thread!
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« Reply #6 on: November 07, 2006, 07:19:10 PM »
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Fedex didn't like all the delays with the 380
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They built all those special commanders for nothing


rofl lookit that little twin next to the jetliner!!!:O :O :eek: :eek: :D :D :aok CUTE!!! ^_^
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Offline RAIDER14

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« Reply #7 on: November 07, 2006, 07:57:13 PM »
commander is another word for loader(seen below)
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« Reply #8 on: November 07, 2006, 07:57:44 PM »
Airbus should just cancel the 380 and stop the bleeding. It's never going to make money, IMO.
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Offline RAIDER14

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« Reply #9 on: November 07, 2006, 08:05:21 PM »
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Airbus should just cancel the 380 and stop the bleeding. It's never going to make money, IMO.


Emirates looks to make a profit from the 380
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Offline Holden McGroin

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« Reply #10 on: November 07, 2006, 08:57:00 PM »
Qantas cut a deal and ordered more 380's
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When will the bleeding stop at Airbus?
« Reply #11 on: November 08, 2006, 07:17:32 AM »
Boeing stock price jumped up over $4.00 a share yesterday upon yet another Airbus A380 order cancellation, this time by FedEx, who agreed with Boeing to buy 15 777 in lieu of the  now-canceled 10 A380 freighters.

At this point, it appears that Airbus will out-sell (and deliver) more aircraft in 2006 than Boeing once again, but these were for orders taken years ago..what will the future hold for Airbus on deliveries in 2008/2009/2010?  None of this looks good for Airbus.
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« Reply #12 on: November 08, 2006, 07:29:16 AM »
Welcome to yesterday:

http://www.hitechcreations.com/forums/showthread.php?threadid=191532

You're getting sloppy Rip.
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Offline Nilsen

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« Reply #13 on: November 08, 2006, 07:30:28 AM »
Are you by any chanse employed by Boeing Mr. Ripsnort? :D
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Offline Ripsnort

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« Reply #14 on: November 08, 2006, 07:42:49 AM »
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Welcome to yesterday:

http://www.hitechcreations.com/forums/showthread.php?threadid=191532

You're getting sloppy Rip.
I was on vacation yesterday, sort of...I took the day off to shoot two events, a flag ceremony at a local school and a wrestling meet. Thanks for the link!
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