WSJ: Airbus Won't Engage In Talks With Ryanair
Sep 8, 2010, 6:50 pm
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WSJ: Airbus Won't Engage In Talks With Ryanair
From The Wall Street Journal, September 8, 2010:
Airbus Won't Engage In Talks With Ryanair
LONDON (Dow Jones)--Airbus has refused to engage in talks with Ryanair Holdings PLC (RYA.DB) over the low-cost carrier buying aircraft.
The Irish-based airline said in the Financial Times it was keen to buy 300 aircraft, instead of paying a dividend to shareholders. However, Airbus poured cold water on Ryanair's hope of a deal by refusing to entertain negotiations.
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Perhaps Airbus is balking at Ryanair's request to be paid for the privilege of flying Airbus' jets?
Airbus Won't Engage In Talks With Ryanair
LONDON (Dow Jones)--Airbus has refused to engage in talks with Ryanair Holdings PLC (RYA.DB) over the low-cost carrier buying aircraft.
The Irish-based airline said in the Financial Times it was keen to buy 300 aircraft, instead of paying a dividend to shareholders. However, Airbus poured cold water on Ryanair's hope of a deal by refusing to entertain negotiations.
Link is here, but may require subscription.
Perhaps Airbus is balking at Ryanair's request to be paid for the privilege of flying Airbus' jets?
Sep 9, 2010, 3:42 am
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They may not be talking to Airbus, but they are indeed talking to Boeing.
All depends whether the two sides can agree on what one wants to buy and what the other can offer ^
All depends whether the two sides can agree on what one wants to buy and what the other can offer ^
Sep 9, 2010, 6:45 pm
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But with Airbus refusing to enter into negotiations, I suspect Boeing won't be in much of a mood to discount. The ultra-cheapo ways of the airline could cost them a pretty penny in the very item they need to be in business.
Wouldn't that be a shame....
Wouldn't that be a shame....
Sep 10, 2010, 12:41 am
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You aren't suggesting that MO'L is trying to play one side off against the other to get a better price - I'm appalled
Sep 10, 2010, 6:11 am
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