American Airlines gears up for 787-9
Having survived the post-9/11 industry downturn without entering Chapter 11, oneworld carrier American Airlines now suffers from a disadvantageous high unit cost base as measured by CASM, that was ranked as the highest industry-wide only last year. Notwithstanding this not-so-glamorous fact, the introduction of 787-9 promises superior economics that will lower cost base for American Airlines, [...]
read moreStrike? No Strike?
Fresh into the new year, labor is already a headline-grabber throughout the aviation community as US majors such as American Airlines (AA) and United Airlines negotiate labor contracts with their unions this year. Pilots at German flag carrier Lufthansa have started voting on a ballot until 17th February on a potential strike amid concerns that the carrier [...]
read more787 customers negotiating with Boeing over penalties, delivery schedules
Since Boeing announced its new 787 first flight schedule this August (“Boeing to fly ZA001 in 4th quarter this year“, 27th Aug 09), talks between Boeing and its 787 customers have been ongoing over the respective penalties and delivery schedules. Airways Aviation Newrecently speaks with some of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner customers. One of the 787 [...]
read moreAA doesn't have a timeframe to finalize 787-9 order
One of the biggest customers for the Boeing 787 Dreamliner, American Airlines (AA), told Airways Aviation News that it does not have a timeframe to finalize its order for 42 B787-9s Dreamliners. “We have not set a timeframe for reaching a 787-related agreement with our pilots. We expect to have reached an agreement with our pilots [...]
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