Probabile lancio ufficiale del 777-X al salone di Dubai
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Domanda..
Partendo dal presupposto che questo tipo di acquisti non si fà dalla sera alla mattina (non ce lo vedo il CEO di Emirates che entra da Boeing e dice "allora mi dia 50 777X, 12 787-10 e 45 787-8" col venditore che gli risponde "i 777 sono 52, che faccio lascio??"
) ma arrivano dopo mesi di incontri e meeting..
Qual'è il senso dell'aspettare un Salone per annunciare detti ordini?? mera gara di immagine a chi cel'ha più grosso coi rivali di Airbus?
Al giorno d'oggi le notizie fanno il giro del mondo in pochi secondi, non è che un ordine piazzato 2 mesi prima del salone finisce nel dimenticatoio penso..
Domanda..
Partendo dal presupposto che questo tipo di acquisti non si fà dalla sera alla mattina (non ce lo vedo il CEO di Emirates che entra da Boeing e dice "allora mi dia 50 777X, 12 787-10 e 45 787-8" col venditore che gli risponde "i 777 sono 52, che faccio lascio??"
) ma arrivano dopo mesi di incontri e meeting..Qual'è il senso dell'aspettare un Salone per annunciare detti ordini?? mera gara di immagine a chi cel'ha più grosso coi rivali di Airbus?
Al giorno d'oggi le notizie fanno il giro del mondo in pochi secondi, non è che un ordine piazzato 2 mesi prima del salone finisce nel dimenticatoio penso..
Re: Dubai Air Show : in arrivo maxi ordini per Boeing?
In genere saloni e fiere solo l'occasione in cui tutti si ritrovano nello stesso posto, operatori di settore e stampa specializzata. Bisogna avere sempre una buona scusa per offrire tartine e spumantinoDomanda..
Partendo dal presupposto che questo tipo di acquisti non si fà dalla sera alla mattina (non ce lo vedo il CEO di Emirates che entra da Boeing e dice "allora mi dia 50 777X, 12 787-10 e 45 787-8" col venditore che gli risponde "i 777 sono 52, che faccio lascio??"
Qual'è il senso dell'aspettare un Salone per annunciare detti ordini?? mera gara di immagine a chi cel'ha più grosso coi rivali di Airbus?
Al giorno d'oggi le notizie fanno il giro del mondo in pochi secondi, non è che un ordine piazzato 2 mesi prima del salone finisce nel dimenticatoio penso..
Re: Dubai Air Show : in arrivo maxi ordini per Boeing?
Etihad Airways is close to placing an order that could kick off a $50 billion jet-buying spree from the Gulf as the region’s carriers flex their muscles in an industry hit by weak margins and high fuel prices.
Taking advantage of deep pockets and a geographically strategic position between East and West, Gulf airlines are expanding rapidly and diverting long-haul traffic from airlines in Europe, the United States and parts of Asia.
Abu Dhabi-based airline Etihad is expected to buy dozens of Boeing Co jets, including the revamped 777X mini-jumbo and a repeat order for its 787 Dreamliner, sources familiar with the matter said on Monday.
The deal could be worth $18 billion at list prices and comes as Etihad prepares to celebrate the 10th anniversary of its maiden flight on Nov. 12, highlighting the Middle East’s emergence as a fast-growing global travel hub.
If confirmed, Etihad’s order could pre-empt a widely expected blockbuster deal for 100 or more 777X jets from rival Emirates Airline, which has said it may announce a large order when it hosts the Dubai Airshow next month.
The deals are still under negotiation and could change in size and timing, said the sources, who spoke on condition of anonymity because they are not authorized to speak publicly. Boeing’s European rival, Airbus, is also competing for the business.
Together with an order from Germany’s Lufthansa in September, the latest business is likely to ramp up competition between planemakers by allowing Boeing formally to launch the new version of its long-range 777X twin-engine jetliner.
Airbus has punctured Boeing’s traditional dominance of the market for big twin-engine jets with its new A350-1000 and scored a historic breakthrough in Japan this month.
[h=3]DREAMLINER BOOST[/h]Two people familiar with the matter said that Etihad is looking to buy 25 to 30 of the revamped 777X. And in a vote of confidence for Boeing’s Dreamliner, which has suffered a series of technical problems, Etihad is also considering increasing its order for the lightweight 787 Dreamliner by up to 30 aircraft, the sources said.
Etihad, which has 41 Dreamliners on order, declined comment.
Boeing said interest was “high” for the revamped 406-seat 777X but declined to comment on negotiations and has yet to make a formal decision on whether it will build the new aircraft.
Dubai’s home carrier, Emirates, has said it is considering what many in the industry expect to be a huge order for Boeing 777X jets at the Dubai Airshow to be held Nov. 17-21.
Emirates President Tim Clark was quoted last month as saying that much work needed to be done to finalize commercial terms and that the airline would not go ahead with any deal until it was ready, but industry sources say that speculation is rife that the deal could be worth as much as $32 billion.
“The much bigger news would be a non-launch (of the 777X in Dubai), or a launch with tepid numbers,” said Richard Aboulafia, analyst at Virginia-based Teal Group, referring to expectations of a formal launch of the 777X at the Dubai show.
“Since Boeing has been carefully designing the 777X to meet their (Emirates Airline) needs, anything less than a 70-100 aircraft firm order would raise questions. And a non-order would be a disaster for Boeing.”
Boeing has been carefully timing the launch of the 777X, saying it will start building only when the design is right and airlines have placed sufficient orders.
But airlines want the jet to arrive by the end of the decade to replace aging 777s, and Emirates in particular has been clamoring for it for more than a year.
In contrast to the years-long wait for the 777X, Airbus is highlighting the availability and reliability of the A330. It also will try to land orders for its new A350 and its A380 superjumbo. Emirates is the biggest customer for both, and has said it wants to buy more.
Airbus’ nearest competitor the 777X is the 350-seat Airbus A350-1000, the largest member of the newest family being developed by the European company.
Airbus said on Monday that flight trials for the A350 are going well and that it will stick to its target of delivering the first of the lightweight jets in the second half of 2014.
State-backed Gulf airlines are famous for making a splash with big orders, often at the Dubai Airshow. In 2011, Emirates placed an $18 billion order at the biannual show, the largest single order in Boeing’s history.
Qatar Airways, another big Boeing customer with an order of 30 Dreamliners, has expressed interest in the 777X but is viewed as the most cautious of the Gulf’s big three.
Budget carrier flydubai, which is fast expanding its routes, also is expected to place a $5 billion order for 50 narrowbody jets at the Dubai show and is looking both at Boeing’s 737 MAX and the Airbus A320neo.
Saudi Arabian Airways and Kuwait Airways, which put on hold plans to buy 25 new aircraft from Airbus in September, will also look to finalize a deal in Dubai next month.
Etihad Airways is close to placing an order that could kick off a $50 billion jet-buying spree from the Gulf as the region’s carriers flex their muscles in an industry hit by weak margins and high fuel prices.
Taking advantage of deep pockets and a geographically strategic position between East and West, Gulf airlines are expanding rapidly and diverting long-haul traffic from airlines in Europe, the United States and parts of Asia.
Abu Dhabi-based airline Etihad is expected to buy dozens of Boeing Co jets, including the revamped 777X mini-jumbo and a repeat order for its 787 Dreamliner, sources familiar with the matter said on Monday.
The deal could be worth $18 billion at list prices and comes as Etihad prepares to celebrate the 10th anniversary of its maiden flight on Nov. 12, highlighting the Middle East’s emergence as a fast-growing global travel hub.
If confirmed, Etihad’s order could pre-empt a widely expected blockbuster deal for 100 or more 777X jets from rival Emirates Airline, which has said it may announce a large order when it hosts the Dubai Airshow next month.
The deals are still under negotiation and could change in size and timing, said the sources, who spoke on condition of anonymity because they are not authorized to speak publicly. Boeing’s European rival, Airbus, is also competing for the business.
Together with an order from Germany’s Lufthansa in September, the latest business is likely to ramp up competition between planemakers by allowing Boeing formally to launch the new version of its long-range 777X twin-engine jetliner.
Airbus has punctured Boeing’s traditional dominance of the market for big twin-engine jets with its new A350-1000 and scored a historic breakthrough in Japan this month.
[h=3]DREAMLINER BOOST[/h]Two people familiar with the matter said that Etihad is looking to buy 25 to 30 of the revamped 777X. And in a vote of confidence for Boeing’s Dreamliner, which has suffered a series of technical problems, Etihad is also considering increasing its order for the lightweight 787 Dreamliner by up to 30 aircraft, the sources said.
Etihad, which has 41 Dreamliners on order, declined comment.
Boeing said interest was “high” for the revamped 406-seat 777X but declined to comment on negotiations and has yet to make a formal decision on whether it will build the new aircraft.
Dubai’s home carrier, Emirates, has said it is considering what many in the industry expect to be a huge order for Boeing 777X jets at the Dubai Airshow to be held Nov. 17-21.
Emirates President Tim Clark was quoted last month as saying that much work needed to be done to finalize commercial terms and that the airline would not go ahead with any deal until it was ready, but industry sources say that speculation is rife that the deal could be worth as much as $32 billion.
“The much bigger news would be a non-launch (of the 777X in Dubai), or a launch with tepid numbers,” said Richard Aboulafia, analyst at Virginia-based Teal Group, referring to expectations of a formal launch of the 777X at the Dubai show.
“Since Boeing has been carefully designing the 777X to meet their (Emirates Airline) needs, anything less than a 70-100 aircraft firm order would raise questions. And a non-order would be a disaster for Boeing.”
Boeing has been carefully timing the launch of the 777X, saying it will start building only when the design is right and airlines have placed sufficient orders.
But airlines want the jet to arrive by the end of the decade to replace aging 777s, and Emirates in particular has been clamoring for it for more than a year.
In contrast to the years-long wait for the 777X, Airbus is highlighting the availability and reliability of the A330. It also will try to land orders for its new A350 and its A380 superjumbo. Emirates is the biggest customer for both, and has said it wants to buy more.
Airbus’ nearest competitor the 777X is the 350-seat Airbus A350-1000, the largest member of the newest family being developed by the European company.
Airbus said on Monday that flight trials for the A350 are going well and that it will stick to its target of delivering the first of the lightweight jets in the second half of 2014.
State-backed Gulf airlines are famous for making a splash with big orders, often at the Dubai Airshow. In 2011, Emirates placed an $18 billion order at the biannual show, the largest single order in Boeing’s history.
Qatar Airways, another big Boeing customer with an order of 30 Dreamliners, has expressed interest in the 777X but is viewed as the most cautious of the Gulf’s big three.
Budget carrier flydubai, which is fast expanding its routes, also is expected to place a $5 billion order for 50 narrowbody jets at the Dubai show and is looking both at Boeing’s 737 MAX and the Airbus A320neo.
Saudi Arabian Airways and Kuwait Airways, which put on hold plans to buy 25 new aircraft from Airbus in September, will also look to finalize a deal in Dubai next month.
Re: Dubai Air Show : in arrivo maxi ordini per Boeing?
Etihad Airways chooses not to be a launch partner for new commercial aircraft, preferring to wait until any potential problems have been resolved.
Speaking exclusively to Gulf Business for the magazine’s November aviation supplement, James Hogan, president and CEO of Etihad, revealed the Abu Dhabi carrier makes a conscious decision not to be a launch customer, a claim usually viewed as a proud moment.
“While we are an airline which prides itself on having a young, modern fleet, we are never the first to introduce a new aircraft type. This is our choice,” Hogan said.
“We prefer to wait until new aircraft types have entered service with other carriers, and any technical issues are resolved, before we introduce the same models.”
The cautious decision is typical of how Etihad has grown its business, and flies in the face of the approaches taken by Gulf rival carriers Emirates and Qatar Airways.
Dubai-based Emirates is highly expected to be announced as a launch partner for Boeing’s new 777X fleet later this year and was one of the first airlines to begin using the Airbus A380.
Likewise Qatar Airways will be the first customer to receive Airbus’ new A350.
Etihad will have been congratulating themselves for their wary approach in January this year however, as all Boeing 787 Dreamliners were grounded, including Qatar’s fleet of five.
Instead, Hogan confirmed Etihad will take 41 787-9 Dreamliners from the start of next year, the Airbus A380 – which has also suffered minor issues since its launch – late in 2014 and the A350 from 2017.
Etihad Airways chooses not to be a launch partner for new commercial aircraft, preferring to wait until any potential problems have been resolved.
Speaking exclusively to Gulf Business for the magazine’s November aviation supplement, James Hogan, president and CEO of Etihad, revealed the Abu Dhabi carrier makes a conscious decision not to be a launch customer, a claim usually viewed as a proud moment.
“While we are an airline which prides itself on having a young, modern fleet, we are never the first to introduce a new aircraft type. This is our choice,” Hogan said.
“We prefer to wait until new aircraft types have entered service with other carriers, and any technical issues are resolved, before we introduce the same models.”
The cautious decision is typical of how Etihad has grown its business, and flies in the face of the approaches taken by Gulf rival carriers Emirates and Qatar Airways.
Dubai-based Emirates is highly expected to be announced as a launch partner for Boeing’s new 777X fleet later this year and was one of the first airlines to begin using the Airbus A380.
Likewise Qatar Airways will be the first customer to receive Airbus’ new A350.
Etihad will have been congratulating themselves for their wary approach in January this year however, as all Boeing 787 Dreamliners were grounded, including Qatar’s fleet of five.
Instead, Hogan confirmed Etihad will take 41 787-9 Dreamliners from the start of next year, the Airbus A380 – which has also suffered minor issues since its launch – late in 2014 and the A350 from 2017.
Re: Dubai Air Show : in arrivo maxi ordini per Boeing?
Niente "Sconto Fiera" quindi?? :roll:
In genere saloni e fiere solo l'occasione in cui tutti si ritrovano nello stesso posto, operatori di settore e stampa specializzata. Bisogna avere sempre una buona scusa per offrire tartine e spumantino
Niente "Sconto Fiera" quindi?? :roll:
Re: Dubai Air Show : in arrivo maxi ordini per Boeing?
Una considerazione banale ancor prima del salone.
Le Medio Orientali sembrano ancora le uniche a tenere a galla il mercato del LR.....
Non penso cosi a spanne ad altri megaordini fuori area
Una considerazione banale ancor prima del salone.
Le Medio Orientali sembrano ancora le uniche a tenere a galla il mercato del LR.....
Non penso cosi a spanne ad altri megaordini fuori area
Re: Dubai Air Show : in arrivo maxi ordini per Boeing?
UA, BA, LH hanno piazzato tutte ordini importanti quest'anno. In generale, osservando il libro ordini di 330, 350, 787 e 777 si trovano centinaia di aerei destinati ad AA, UA, JAL, ANA, LAN, BA, AF, SQ, Qantas, Ethiopian, Cathay Pacific, Air China, China Southern, Aeroflot, ILFC, ALC, e molte altre aziende non mediorientali. Sicuramente Emirates, Etihad, Qatar e Turkish sono protagoniste, ma non mi pare che siano le sole ad alimentare gli ordini nel segmento LR.
UA, BA, LH hanno piazzato tutte ordini importanti quest'anno. In generale, osservando il libro ordini di 330, 350, 787 e 777 si trovano centinaia di aerei destinati ad AA, UA, JAL, ANA, LAN, BA, AF, SQ, Qantas, Ethiopian, Cathay Pacific, Air China, China Southern, Aeroflot, ILFC, ALC, e molte altre aziende non mediorientali. Sicuramente Emirates, Etihad, Qatar e Turkish sono protagoniste, ma non mi pare che siano le sole ad alimentare gli ordini nel segmento LR.
Re: Dubai Air Show : in arrivo maxi ordini per Boeing?
Spesso è così, ma su ordini di questo tipo credo che ci sia anche il desiderio di coinvolgere personalità che di solito non sono disponibili ad una lunga trasferta per un succo d'arancia gratis (visto che lo spumantino non si può). Per dire, immagino che in questo case i vertici Boeing si incontrino con qualche membro del governo, e così via.
In genere saloni e fiere solo l'occasione in cui tutti si ritrovano nello stesso posto, operatori di settore e stampa specializzata. Bisogna avere sempre una buona scusa per offrire tartine e spumantino
Spesso è così, ma su ordini di questo tipo credo che ci sia anche il desiderio di coinvolgere personalità che di solito non sono disponibili ad una lunga trasferta per un succo d'arancia gratis (visto che lo spumantino non si può). Per dire, immagino che in questo case i vertici Boeing si incontrino con qualche membro del governo, e così via.
Re: Dubai Air Show : in arrivo maxi ordini per Boeing?
Grazie Kenadams, mi sa che mi ero un po perso io allora.....sorry sorry.....
Grazie Kenadams, mi sa che mi ero un po perso io allora.....sorry sorry.....
Re: Dubai Air Show : in arrivo maxi ordini per Boeing?
Qatar Airways to Showcase 787 Dreamliner, A330F and Global 5000 at Dubai Airshow 2013
DOHA, Qatar – Qatar Airways, the national carrier for Qatar, today announced its plans for exhibiting at the upcoming Dubai Airshow 2013, taking place at the Dubai World Central in the United Arab Emirates, 17-21 November 2013.
The airline will once again feature a Boeing 787 Dreamliner with custom interior featuring 254 seats; 22 in Business Class in a 1– 2– 1 configuration and a 232 seating capacity in Economy with a 3–3–3 layout.
Also once again, Qatar Executive will showcase one of its Bombardier Global 5000 featuring a spacious two cabin configuration with a separate galley, allowing passengers to enjoy discrete service and maximum confidentiality. The powerful yet versatile aircraft is known to have the widest and most spacious cabin among super-large business jets while Qatar Executive business and private customers travel in the luxury of corporate aviation’s most comfortable and ‘business connected’ cabin.
Qatar Airways Cargo Airbus A330F
Qatar Executive Bombardier Global 5000
Qatar Airways Boeing 787
Making its debut at the Dubai Airshow, Qatar Airways Cargo will showcase the Airbus A330F, one of a fleet of eight which serves more than 40 exclusive freighter destinations worldwide via its Doha hub.
“The Dubai Airshow is not only one of the most important aerospace events in the Middle East but in the world,” said Qatar Airways CEO Akbar Al Baker. “This is evident in the exponential growth of the airshow in recent years and the influx of international businesses in the region over the last
decade.”
The 2013 show expects 1,000 exhibitors from around the world along with 60,000 trade visitors and up to 1,500 international and regional media. This year’s new home for the Dubai Airshow, the Dubai World Central features a purpose-built site for the Airshow, improved parking and catering facilities as well as a larger static park.
Qatar Airways has seen rapid growth in just 16 years of operations, currently flying a modern fleet of 129 aircraft to 132 key business and leisure destinations across Europe, Middle East, Africa, Asia Pacific and The Americas.
In 2013, Qatar Airways has launched seven destinations to date – Gassim (Saudi Arabia), Najaf (Iraq), Phnom Penh (Cambodia), Chicago (USA), Salalah (Oman), Basra (Iraq), Sulaymaniyah (Iraq), Chengdu (China), Addis Ababa (Ethiopia), and most recently Ta’if (Saudi Arabia).
Over the next few weeks and months, the network will grow further with Clark Manila International Airport, Philippines (October 27), Philadelphia, USA (April 2, 2014) and Miami, USA (June 10, 2014).
For Images:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/qatarairways/sets/72157636857474074/
http://www.qatarairways.com/english...r_id=pressrelease_231013-qr-at-dubai-air-show
Qatar Airways to Showcase 787 Dreamliner, A330F and Global 5000 at Dubai Airshow 2013
DOHA, Qatar – Qatar Airways, the national carrier for Qatar, today announced its plans for exhibiting at the upcoming Dubai Airshow 2013, taking place at the Dubai World Central in the United Arab Emirates, 17-21 November 2013.
The airline will once again feature a Boeing 787 Dreamliner with custom interior featuring 254 seats; 22 in Business Class in a 1– 2– 1 configuration and a 232 seating capacity in Economy with a 3–3–3 layout.
Also once again, Qatar Executive will showcase one of its Bombardier Global 5000 featuring a spacious two cabin configuration with a separate galley, allowing passengers to enjoy discrete service and maximum confidentiality. The powerful yet versatile aircraft is known to have the widest and most spacious cabin among super-large business jets while Qatar Executive business and private customers travel in the luxury of corporate aviation’s most comfortable and ‘business connected’ cabin.
Qatar Airways Cargo Airbus A330F
Qatar Executive Bombardier Global 5000
Qatar Airways Boeing 787
Making its debut at the Dubai Airshow, Qatar Airways Cargo will showcase the Airbus A330F, one of a fleet of eight which serves more than 40 exclusive freighter destinations worldwide via its Doha hub.
“The Dubai Airshow is not only one of the most important aerospace events in the Middle East but in the world,” said Qatar Airways CEO Akbar Al Baker. “This is evident in the exponential growth of the airshow in recent years and the influx of international businesses in the region over the last
decade.”
The 2013 show expects 1,000 exhibitors from around the world along with 60,000 trade visitors and up to 1,500 international and regional media. This year’s new home for the Dubai Airshow, the Dubai World Central features a purpose-built site for the Airshow, improved parking and catering facilities as well as a larger static park.
Qatar Airways has seen rapid growth in just 16 years of operations, currently flying a modern fleet of 129 aircraft to 132 key business and leisure destinations across Europe, Middle East, Africa, Asia Pacific and The Americas.
In 2013, Qatar Airways has launched seven destinations to date – Gassim (Saudi Arabia), Najaf (Iraq), Phnom Penh (Cambodia), Chicago (USA), Salalah (Oman), Basra (Iraq), Sulaymaniyah (Iraq), Chengdu (China), Addis Ababa (Ethiopia), and most recently Ta’if (Saudi Arabia).
Over the next few weeks and months, the network will grow further with Clark Manila International Airport, Philippines (October 27), Philadelphia, USA (April 2, 2014) and Miami, USA (June 10, 2014).
For Images:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/qatarairways/sets/72157636857474074/
http://www.qatarairways.com/english...r_id=pressrelease_231013-qr-at-dubai-air-show
Re: Boeing in procinto di lanciare il "777-X"
Secondo Forbes Boeing sarebbe molto interessata allo stabilimento di Long Beach per la produzione del 777X.
http://www.forbes.com/sites/lorenth...each-c-17-plant-for-777x-airliner-production/
Secondo Reuters Boeing sarebbe in procinto di chiudere un accordo coi sindacati per la produzione del 777X a Seattle.
http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/11/05/us-boeing-assembly-idUSBRE9A311P20131105
Il Wall Street Journal conferma i colloqui fra Boeing e i sindacati ma ricorda che l'impianto di South Carolina era dato favorito fino alla settimana scorsa.
http://blogs.wsj.com/corporate-inte...ows-the-auto-industry-and-looks-to-the-south/
Secondo Forbes Boeing sarebbe molto interessata allo stabilimento di Long Beach per la produzione del 777X.
http://www.forbes.com/sites/lorenth...each-c-17-plant-for-777x-airliner-production/
Secondo Reuters Boeing sarebbe in procinto di chiudere un accordo coi sindacati per la produzione del 777X a Seattle.
http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/11/05/us-boeing-assembly-idUSBRE9A311P20131105
Il Wall Street Journal conferma i colloqui fra Boeing e i sindacati ma ricorda che l'impianto di South Carolina era dato favorito fino alla settimana scorsa.
http://blogs.wsj.com/corporate-inte...ows-the-auto-industry-and-looks-to-the-south/
Boeing ha raggiunto un accordo coi sindacati per costruire il 777-X a Seattle. L'accordo è soggetto a ratifica con un voto da parte degli iscritti al sindacato, ma prevede una serie di tagli previdenziali e la conclusione di un contratto della durata di otto anni dal 2016 in cambio dell'assemblaggio del 777-X a Everett e della costruzione delle ali in composito in un impianto da costruire in zona.
http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10001424052702304391204579180422881361030
http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10001424052702304391204579180422881361030
Il 77X sarà certamente una macchina valida, ma cosa ne penseranno gli attuali clienti del 77W di una macchina con caratteristiche operative di range, MTOW, capacità, etc definite ad uso e consumo di Emirates e, più in generale, delle mediorientali? BA sembra abbia già espresso qualche perplessità, specialmente sul range, che molto probabilmente si collocherà tra le 8000 e le 8500 nm per la versione -9.
Lufthansa ha già apprezzato il modello, e le asiatiche sicuramente non si lamenteranno di raggio e capacità. Alle americane servono mezzi capienti per le rotte sul Pacifico. Il mercato non manca.
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LH ha apprezzato anche il 346 e il 748, che non rappresentano due classici esempi di best seller, comunque vedremo, il mercato, come giustamente hai detto te, certamente non manca.
Il range mi sembra sostanzialmente normale per il tipo di aereo. In cosa consisterebbero le perplessità di BA?
Movimentare una macchina da 76 metri per 300-800nm in più quando buona parte delle mission rientra nei 6000nm significa un aggravio di pesi e costi che ne ridurrebbero i vantaggi per alcuni attuali operatori di 77W, anche a fronte di una capacità pax e cargo incrementata; di contro, le mediorientali si ritroverebbero con una macchina in grado di collegare tutto il globo con un solo scalo.
Che abbia apprezzato il 748 ho qualche dubbio; dall'accettazione del primo aereo in poi, non ho letto una sola riga di apprezzamento.
Se tu hai dei link ad articoli che riportano questo apprezzamento postali perché sono interessanti, forse anche rari.
Più che apprezzamento parlavano già di propositi di dismissione a fine decennio