International Airlines Group (IAG), which is the parent company of British Airways, Iberia, Aer Lingus, LEVEL, etc., has just gone on a massive shopping spree, to renew its long haul fleet. I don’t think there’s anything surprising here, and there’s one aspect of this that I’m particularly happy to see.
Continue reading: IAG Orders 71 Wide Body Airbus & Boeing Jets For Fleet Renewal
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The A330-900 continues to pick up orders and expand its customer base. Great alternative to the carbon fiber widebodies - new generation powerplant, revised airframe.
Good Morning Tim, welcome back old bean.
I too like the A330 cab, with no dislikes for any of the AirBus ‘plastic planes’. As an F (private) or F/J (when my masters pay BA) one likes to choose the airline of repute flying to our chosen destinations non-stop out of LHR. Seat price can become a factor when one is paying, however, Boeing 777’s sometimes feature on some routes.
Now bring it one the stalkers and AirBus bashes, thereafter, some of us can enjoy a good game.
Hah, "LEVEL". I forgot they existed at all. The interesting bit here is that BA's new 787-10s will come equipped with GE engines instead of Rolls, no doubt a concession to the Americans.
and part of the US-UK agreement is that Rolls-Royce engines and parts can be imported to the US without any tariffs... guess which US airline which operates an engine maintenance overhaul facility this benefits.
Scratch my back and I'll scratch yours.
As usual, major carrier balancing orders between Boeing and Airbus. They are all terrified that Boeing will go under and any leverage they have with Airbus on price will go away with it.
All good products and a wise long-term investment.
I believe the boeing orders are part of the us-uk trade deal as they are for BA and are brand new.
Can all of these planes be registered in the UK, then “leased” to the EU airlines to avoid still unsettled US/EU tariffs? That is if these tariffs are in place at time of delivery!
@John Bamforth,
The US government does not negotiate commercial deals between companies. This is just politicians taking credit for something to score points with the US electorate.
Yes, I am sure you believe that because airlines are notorious for impulse buying and don’t plan for these purchases over months or years
Ben,
In Miami, May 14-15, will be AFA-Aviation Festival Americas,
The speakers include:
Luc Bondar, UA MileagePlus VP
Benjamin Lipsey, AF Customer Loyalty Flying Blue
Ken Pyatt, MIA Deputy Aviation Director
How do You see the productivity and usefulness of the event?
Are You going? and if NO, Why Not??
BA had many years reliable service with the 747. By far the biggest problem in the current BA fleet, is the very regular failure rate of the carriers very small fleet of European A380s. FACT!!!
Is that 777x ever going to see the light of day in service? What's the delay now? 6 years and counting?
78X is the perfect aircraft for the bulk of BA’s routes, medium capacity flights 8-10 hours long. A35K can cover longer flights and the 779 can cover the hub-hub routes. I imagine BA might top up the 779 order one more time when it’s time to say goodbye to the A380s