DL Orders 15 Additional A321s
Jun 2, 2014, 5:24 am
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DL Orders 15 Additional A321s
http://news.delta.com/2014-06-02-Del...-A321-Aircraft
Interesting.. Why add more and not preemptively order 45? What changed?
Delta Air Lines has reached an agreement with Airbus to purchase 15 A321 aircraft for delivery beginning in 2018.
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With today's announcement, Delta now has 45 A321s on order
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With today's announcement, Delta now has 45 A321s on order
Jun 2, 2014, 5:52 am
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Left to speculate, my guess is that this is an opportunistic order to take some of the last current engine A319/320/321s coming off the line. Buy 'em cheap - keep them many years - so long as fuel prices don't spike and competitors are flying aircraft 15-20% more fuel efficient.
Jun 2, 2014, 5:53 am
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Jun 2, 2014, 5:57 am
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Jun 2, 2014, 7:23 am
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The new planes will be configured with 20 first-class seats, 23 premium-economy seats, and 149 seats in coach. Each will have in-flight Internet, in-flight entertainment with live satellite television and on-demand content, and a power outlet at each seat.
Delta Orders 15 Airbus A321s
Airline to Receive Aircraft Made in U.S.
Jun 2, 2014, 9:32 am
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Jun 2, 2014, 9:51 am
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I would expect similar configuration except they will have wider seats because of the Airbus' wider cabin. Also, the press release mentions 110v power in every seat, does the 737-900 have that?
Jun 2, 2014, 10:01 am
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Jun 2, 2014, 10:45 am
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http://news.delta.com/2014-06-02-Del...-A321-Aircraft
Interesting.. Why add more and not preemptively order 45? What changed?
Interesting.. Why add more and not preemptively order 45? What changed?