A330 Maintanance a good time for Flat Beds
Oct 30, 2006, 2:16 pm
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Originally Posted by DELLAS
Just wondered if the A330 that has cracks is going to be out of service for a while will BMI use this as an oppertunity to install the lie flat beds on it ???
Oct 30, 2006, 3:00 pm
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Originally Posted by krug
Sounds like a serious problem which could require months of repairs; possibly not a good idea to invest in an airframe whcih may not be repairable, and whcihis no doubt being used to get some serious compensation out of airbus.
Oct 30, 2006, 4:56 pm
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Originally Posted by Dave_C
It was reported on pprune that they are out of their five year warranty with Airbus, so BD are liable from the damage, and repair costs.
(Don't know how the exact specifics work, as I haven't bothered to insure my 1:200 model aircrafts.
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Oct 30, 2006, 5:06 pm
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Besides, if they argue that it is a manufacturing defect, then presumably they (or their insurers) could still sue Airbus, expiry of guarantee notwithstanding? Clearly, this would depend on the terms of the contract and I have no idea whatsoever of what typical clauses and limitations of liability you would find in a/c purchase contracts.
Oct 31, 2006, 2:53 am
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Originally Posted by AJLondon
Surely they would have some type of aircraft insurance or extended warranty in place?
Oct 31, 2006, 5:25 am
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Originally Posted by frankvb
When buying your aircraft for $20M, just before signing the contract Airbus will ask you "Do you want 3 years extended warranty with this for just $10M additional?" Sounds like another consumer scam
Sounds like when you buy a washing machine in Dixons or Currys!!!I presume if it is not normal wear and tear and in fact a design fault or faulty material then they could sue Airbus.
Oct 31, 2006, 7:25 am
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Originally Posted by DELLAS
Just wondered if the A330 that has cracks is going to be out of service for a while will BMI use this as an oppertunity to install the lie flat beds on it ???
long haul upgrade
bmi’s long haul Airbus A330 fleet is already award-winning. But from next spring it is going to be improved and upgraded to offer an even more comfortable flight.
lie-flat beds
The entire bmi long haul fleet is to be fitted with the very latest lie-flat beds, configured in a 2-2-2 layout and all electronically adjustable. These beds will have a maximum pitch that – at 80 inches – is 20 inches more than the current versions.
The first A330 with the new lie-flat beds should be in service by May next year.