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All-Boeing Southwest Airlines May Look at Airbus After 737 MAX Woes
Southwest Airlines has had an all-Boeing fleet since it began flying 48 years ago, but that could change. CEO Gary Kelly said Thursday that the company's board has directed him to look at getting planes from other aircraft makers, which would almost certainly be Boeing's European rival, Airbus. (www.chicagotribune.com) Más...Sort type: [Top] [Newest]
It’s been reported like 20 times, it’s just a media ploy to pressure Boeing. The cost incurred by the grounding is minor compared to the cost to - update airport support equipment, pilot training, sims, mechanic certs, parts, etc... doubtful it will happen.
Many companies do multi manufacturers aircraft. What’s the problem.
What a disaster if it was only Boeing and Mostly A Max..A/C fitted airline.
What a disaster if it was only Boeing and Mostly A Max..A/C fitted airline.
Kelly and the Southwest Board sending Boeing a strong message that they expect to be compensated for the loss of revenue while the MAX has been grounded.
Yes but they’ve done it monthly for the last 6 months.. showing their hand as all talk
That’s ironic. As much as I love SWA, it’s been a player in the 737 development problems. By holding it back for a good 20 years!! It was only in the last decade that SWA allowed the incorporation and use of many of the advanced features as the flight deck developed. Under the heading is “same fleet” “less training” less cost.
How would any of the SWA pilots ever adapt to Airbus technology. Only Delta has ever been successful in embracing varietal products.
How would any of the SWA pilots ever adapt to Airbus technology. Only Delta has ever been successful in embracing varietal products.
As in the words of our great Commander-in-Chief .... "FAKE NEWS!"