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Delta Air Lines to order up to 100 Boeing 737 MAX 10 jets, sources
Boeing is edging towards a landmark order from Delta Air Lines for up to 100 of its 737 MAX 10 jets, a model it is battling in separate talks to get approved before year-end rule changes, people familiar with the matter said. (www.airlinerwatch.com) Más...Sort type: [Top] [Newest]
Merely speculating here. But there are a few factors at play. Delta has been ordering primarily Airbus recently. Maybe the order for MAX 10 involves 1) a desire for earlier delivery slots, since Airbus 321 long range has a very full order book. 2) an attractive sell price from Boeing
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Boeing is cutting some real discount deals to keep the order books up and the stock price up, with the 787-program losing money and the disaster KC-46 program in the dumps, they have to do something. Gone are the days when Boeing was the premier commercial manufacturer in the world and most of it has to do with poor management starting at the top.
This story seems to come up every year. They certainly won't be buying them for the range the 10 offers. Boeing would likely give Delta a spectacular discount. But it doesn't stir up confidence that Boeing wants the jet certified before the FAA requires safety upgrades! That would give me pause.
Recently flew Boeing 737-9 MSP-FLL-MSP in economy. If they intend to pack the 10 as they have the 9, I'll be looking for another airline.
737 Max 10 would be a crummy replacement for a 757, along with the 747 one of the best things Boeing has ever built.