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Uh-Oh Boeing: Southwest Considering an Airbus Plane
Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV), famously an all-Boeing (NYSE: BA) fleet for most of its existence, confirmed it is evaluating an Airbus (OTC: EADSY) jet as part of its future growth plans. (www.msn.com) Más...Sort type: [Top] [Newest]
Boeing is going to regret giving up the acquisition of Embraer I think.
the A319 and 20 stil blow away the ( FIFTY FOUR year old designed fuselage of the 37), not one ERJ CRJ or ARJ, (I guess now) has a tapered fuselage as far back as a 37. Pilots hate the 900 - tin can that can't climb to a preferred altitude until it burns off some fuel... WHAT ? Now Boeing thinks passengers want to wait for the over modified 37 - 10, to board for 45 minutes and perform worse then the 900 ?
BOEING You have completely lost direction in single aisle aircraft, and I'm sure you've been ignoring competent engineers and designers begging to go another route for decades.
BOEING You have completely lost direction in single aisle aircraft, and I'm sure you've been ignoring competent engineers and designers begging to go another route for decades.
The only good model in the NG family is the -700 or the BBJ. The rest are all underpowered dogs.
southwest's current markets and potential markets are uniquely postitioned to benefit from employing the A220. My thoughts are that southwest could use at least 250 of the fuel-efficient, passenger centered aircraft that are more comfortable than any other airliner, have more positive reviews from satisfied passengers, and also, the pilots love the plane. Air Baltic is thrilled with theirs, from the flight deck to the back row of each and every copy of Airbus A200. Delta is quietly accumulating a fleet of these moneymakers to the applause of every one who sits in one and everyone who pilots them.Airline accountants rave in applauding them too
Setting the record straight; the Air Baltic experience with P&W GTF engines on this type has been marred by numerous In-flight shutdowns, along with an uncontained engine failure near Bordeaux Feb 12, 2020. Baltic as well as Swiss had to perform frequent engine swaps, to contend with various recalls issued by P&W and Europe regulatory directives. Refer to FAA airworthiness directive 2019-19-11 , (among others). All these GTF issues are well known to those who follow engine reliability data
This is not a new idea.. this evaluation started 3 years ago.. I dont blame them. But the logistics costs big bucks..