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Australia's Qantas orders more Airbus A380 superjumbos despite repeated delivery delays. http://news.yahoo.co...ustraliaairline
Australia's Qantas orders more Airbus A380 superjumbos
Started by J.S.Bach, Oct 29 2006 06:43 PM
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Posted 30 October 2006 - 11:44 AM
Well, expected really. Qantas apart from those 8 A380s order, also has on order 4 A330-200s and a further 5 B737-800s.
Qantas guess is looking at making sure all of its trans-pacific flights from SYD/MEL to LAX and perhaps SFO are all A380s. Not only that, perhaps get the upper hand against SQ, in building up a bigger fleet than its rival. I guess SQ LOI for more A380s prompted Qantas further.
Nevertheless, im sure Qantas got a sweet deal for the A380s, especially considering the delays. Then again, if the A380 does match its performance target, then im sure Qantas will be very happy.
Qantas guess is looking at making sure all of its trans-pacific flights from SYD/MEL to LAX and perhaps SFO are all A380s. Not only that, perhaps get the upper hand against SQ, in building up a bigger fleet than its rival. I guess SQ LOI for more A380s prompted Qantas further.
Nevertheless, im sure Qantas got a sweet deal for the A380s, especially considering the delays. Then again, if the A380 does match its performance target, then im sure Qantas will be very happy.
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Posted 30 October 2006 - 09:28 PM
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Airlines would be crazy not to uphold their orders or even order new ones. Never before and never after will they ever get an A380 at that price.....
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Posted 01 November 2006 - 01:02 PM
True, very true.. An opportunity like this doesnt come by very oftened...
Though, Qantas as of late, are becoming ruthless in regards to aircraft purchases, in trying to minimise any expense they can just to keep profits up
Though, Qantas as of late, are becoming ruthless in regards to aircraft purchases, in trying to minimise any expense they can just to keep profits up
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