In 2008, AA ordered 42 firm 787-9s and obtained options for 58 more. The 42 firm were to be delivered starting in 2012 thru 2018. The options were for delivery positions from 2015 thru 2020.
Of course, the 787 program has been delayed several times and at last word, the first AA delivery is scheduled for late 2014. AA has said that it and Boeing have discussed the compensation due AA as a result of the multiple delays.
Air India has 27 firm orders and has said that it wants $1 billion for the delays. Aim high. Air India also said that its contract calls for at least $145 million in liquidated damages:
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-02-09/air-india-boosts-demand-for-boeing-787-delay-claim-to-1-billion.html
Wonder what AA's compensation includes? I have previously posted that the 77Ws are the only airplane deliveries for which AA has said there is no financing in place. Could AA's compensation include some reduced/cheap/free rent on 77Ws for a couple of years? Additionally, AA has not filed with the bankruptcy court any motions seeking permission to buy 77Ws like it did with the 2012 738 deliveries.
Of course, the 787 program has been delayed several times and at last word, the first AA delivery is scheduled for late 2014. AA has said that it and Boeing have discussed the compensation due AA as a result of the multiple delays.
Air India has 27 firm orders and has said that it wants $1 billion for the delays. Aim high. Air India also said that its contract calls for at least $145 million in liquidated damages:
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-02-09/air-india-boosts-demand-for-boeing-787-delay-claim-to-1-billion.html
Wonder what AA's compensation includes? I have previously posted that the 77Ws are the only airplane deliveries for which AA has said there is no financing in place. Could AA's compensation include some reduced/cheap/free rent on 77Ws for a couple of years? Additionally, AA has not filed with the bankruptcy court any motions seeking permission to buy 77Ws like it did with the 2012 738 deliveries.