Will US Airways keep the A-350?

[BoeingBoy]

Since today's the 2nd anniversary of the 787 launch, thought I'd throw out this article.....

"The Boeing 787 Dreamliner is the most successful new airplane launch in the history of Boeing, outpacing the popular 747, 777 and even the 737 Next-Generation for the same points in history relative to launch."

"To date, 29 customers have made orders or commitments for 393 airplanes -- 350 of those are firm orders worth roughly $51 billion at current list prices. The first three years of production are sold out and demand for subsequent years is high."

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Jim

 

[Flying Titan]

Looks like it's about time for Boeing to plan for more production capacity. If they can't produce orders for new customers for 3 years after the first plane is delivered, then Airbus will start to get some of those new orders by default.

 

[BoeingBoy]

From what I've read, they're doing just that....

Jim

 

[JMM]

I would really like to see the new US go to an all airbus narrowbody fleet (except the 75 which is unmatchable). Then, get an all 787 widebody fleet. It is the perfect jet for a smaller airline like the US.