Airbus Superjumbo May Get Lifeline as Emirates Mulls 20-Jet Deal
Jun 7, 2017, 8:46 am
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Airbus Superjumbo May Get Lifeline as Emirates Mulls 20-Jet Deal
"Emirates, the biggest operator of Airbus SE’s A380 superjumbo, is in talks about the purchase of 20 more of the double-decker jets in a move that could extend the lifespan of a program dogged by slow sales, people familiar with the discussions said."
Source: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/artic...80-superjumbos
Source: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/artic...80-superjumbos
Jun 7, 2017, 10:35 am
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Jun 7, 2017, 2:59 pm
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On top that, as EK always finance their purchases, we have to look at the expected weakness of the A380 secondary market to see if they will even get any good terms on it.
I think it's just a negotiating strategy by EK to see if they can get better hot climate performance out of Airbus, if any, imho.
Jun 7, 2017, 4:12 pm
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With the current rumors of Emirates introducing Economy Premium, buying more A380's might not be a bad idea.
The upper deck economy class on their two-class A380's would be perfect for such a solution.
The upper deck economy class on their two-class A380's would be perfect for such a solution.
Jun 7, 2017, 10:42 pm
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Another question, they'll decide in 2018 if they're going to extend the leases on their oldest A380's, now, what if they don't, any view on airline's waiting for A380's to hit the second hand market?
Jun 7, 2017, 11:15 pm
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I don't think even DL, Queen of the secondary aircraft market, have any interest in these birds. Just doesn't nearly fit into their current plan. Could work under a few plan but would have to be a very attractive rate.
Jun 7, 2017, 11:25 pm
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Jun 8, 2017, 2:03 am
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Didn't MH try to sell their A380's, as they were (are) just sitting on the tarmac? And that was a couple of years ago now.. Don't know what's happening with those at this moment.
Jun 8, 2017, 5:46 am
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Probably an indication of the weakness of the A380 secondary market or maybe MH are waiting to re-launch some of their axed longhaul routes??