The latest order from Emirates suggests the engine makers are in for another round of tough bargaining. No engines were selected for the latest deal. Currently, Emirates is not only the largest A380 operator, it is the future of the…
Airbus currently has an advantage over Boeing in the narrow-body market, as shown in the table below: The A321neo and A321LR are outselling the 737MAX10 by a wide margin, as they are more capable airplanes. Boeing, still recovering from the…
This week both major aircraft OEMs announced price increases. Airbus raised its list prices by 2%, and Boeing raised its list prices 4%. With average discounts already above 50% for most airline and leasing company customers, list prices have become…
[UPDATED] The Airbus A380 has been under a cloud for some time. The aircraft has many detractors who took this to mean the end was nigh. Indeed, it was only a few days ago that Airbus sales guru John Leahy…
In reviewing Airbus’ O&D numbers, it helps to have perspective. We examined Airbus O&D data from 2000-2017 to provide a longer-term viewpoint. The results are quite interesting. Let’s begin with single-aisle orders, as shown in the chart below: The order…
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