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Delta Air Lines orders 100 737-10s with options for 30 more jets
Boeing [NYSE: BA] and Delta Air Lines [NYSE: DAL] today announced the U.S. carrier will modernize its single-aisle fleet with the highly efficient 737 MAX to meet demand as well as its long-term sustainability goals. In a signing ceremony at the Farnborough International Airshow, the companies said Delta is ordering 100 737-10 jets – selecting the largest member of the 737 MAX family – with options for an additional 30 airplanes. (boeing.mediaroom.com) Más...Sort type: [Top] [Newest]
Now Boeing just needs to find a way to certify and build them.
You can bet that both Boeing and Delta lobbyists are working hard to stretch the deadline Congress set for the Max 10.
Reality is, for Delta, this replaces the 757s except on Trans-Atlantic and Trans-Pacific routes.
Reality is, for Delta, this replaces the 757s except on Trans-Atlantic and Trans-Pacific routes.
Agreed.
I'm really curious why Delta didn't choose the A321 XLR. They already have plenty of pilots trained on the A320 series, and the XLR has more ETOPS range than even the B757. It probably comes down to money (it always does).
I'm really curious why Delta didn't choose the A321 XLR. They already have plenty of pilots trained on the A320 series, and the XLR has more ETOPS range than even the B757. It probably comes down to money (it always does).
It probably comes down to money and availability. Airbus has a huge backlog of orders for all versions of the A321neo, including well over 100 from Delta. Adding more A321s in the time frame Delta may want them may have been impossible at any price, and Airbus is in the driver’s seat on pricing. Boeing needs orders for the 737-10, so probably gave Delta a very attractive price and earlier delivery positions. Supply and demand rules.
Many Delta routes don’t require anywhere near the range capabilities of the A321XLR but are well within the range of the 737-10. Plus, Delta has a pool of 737 pilots flying their current fleet of 737-800s and -900s.
Many Delta routes don’t require anywhere near the range capabilities of the A321XLR but are well within the range of the 737-10. Plus, Delta has a pool of 737 pilots flying their current fleet of 737-800s and -900s.
They may be trying to level out their fleet.
The MAX10 doesn't begin to compete with the A321 XLR. Delta has 352 A321's in operation/firm orders/options. Some of those options could easily be converted to XLR's.
How does the MAX10 replace the 757 in any concept?
Even Boeing admits they have nothing to replace the 757.
Seat count is the only comparable metric.
Range certainly isn't.
Range certainly isn't.