The large staircase, reminiscent of a cruise ship, elegantly designed spa areas with showers, a bar in Business Class and exclusive first-class suites – have such extras the Airbus A380 admiration introduced. The superjumbo has made flying with the luxury facilities again glamorous. And even in Economy Class passengers it is popular, because even in the cheap seats, it is compared to other jets significantly quieter and more spacious for.
Ten years after its debut, the A380 at the air show in Farnborough again provides plenty to talk about. For the Group, the question arises whether it can solicit new orders for the giant Jumbo. The needs of the European aircraft manufacturer more urgent than ever.
Although the giant Airbus pulls the viewer into its spell when on the second most important industry meeting after the Paris Air show his mobility presents in the air. Nevertheless, the airlines usually opt for other machines.
Extended version of the Boeing 777-x possible
Perhaps even for a model of the Airbus rival Boeing. Prior to the fair has been speculated that the Americans could imagine in Farnborough a 777-10x called, extended version of the future wide-body jets 777 x 450 for passengers.
Such an aircraft would have the potential, the A380 to deathblow. Boeing is celebrating its 100th anniversary and will be present at the fair in a Jubilee Pavilion. An extra large, twin-fliers were it a bitter, combative greeting to arch-rivals.
It’s likely that Boeing decides but differently and builds a new “Middle of the market “model with 200 to 270 seats, which could be used as from 2026th This model would torpedo the success of Airbus bestseller A321neo.
orders for the A380 wobble
Like always the decision of Boeing fails: For Airbus time is pressing to win new A380 orders. From previously ordered 319 copies around two thirds have already been delivered. Already there are fears that Iran could jump from the beginning of the year the contemplated order of twelve A380 again.
Other orders for the world’s largest passenger aircraft are considered shaky. Although Airbus predicts a demand for 1,275 large aircraft in the jumbo category for the next 20 years. However, the sharp fall in oil prices dampen investment of Middle East states with their high-flying aviation plans. According to list price an A380 will cost at around 433 million dollars (392 million euros), however, the manufacturers practically every customer a discount.
that Airbus’s largest jet not serving in a freighter version, proves in this market environment as an error. Boeing manages to maintain its dramatic decline 747-8 jumbo jet production with orders from cargo planes alive. So in Farnborough an order of the Russian-Ukrainian Volga Dnepr Group for Boeing cargo jumbos is expected.
A380 program fights against the red
“the bet on the widebody was primarily based on the congestion of major airports,” says aviation expert Alain Guillot of AlixPartners. With modern software now could start slots, so the time window for departure, be optimized. For Airbus this is not a good development. Finds the Group does not soon new customers, he may be forced to cut production further.
Currently being built 27 machines per year. Airbus has already indicated a reduction, but hopes to remain with the A380 program still in the black. Only in 2015 it reached the breakeven point, eight years after the first delivery.
In the past two years, three customers have their orders canceled because they in financial trouble have fallen or have changed their strategy. The nearest major shaky is Iran, whose appointment is not yet firmly booked twelve A380 worth of 5.2 billion dollars, the giant flier but would give buoyancy. So recently told the Iranian Minister of Roads and Urban Development, Abbas Akhoundi that there is no obligation, the Jets actually buying.
finance Iran orders problematic
In addition, the financing of Iran-orders is not yet assured, since Airbus as Boeing for its Iran orders approving the export control authority of the US Treasury (OFAC) required. After record fine of around nine billion dollars against the bank BNP Paribas for violating American embargo is no longer a financial institution will allow an error.
The airline Emirates , with 142 machines ordered by far the largest A380 customer, Airbus urges a re-powering of the model. That, however, would bring billions in investments with them, what are the aircraft manufacturers shrink yet. “My biggest concern is that they stop producing the aircraft”, gave Emirates CEO Tim Clark therefore recently after the failure of corresponding calls to.
In order to stimulate sales of the A380 and also to attract low cost airlines, Airbus now wants to offer more seats to Riesenjet. Technically approved would be the model for a maximum of 853 passengers on board. Whether a more dense seating with passengers arrives, is questionable.
campaign advertises A380 flights
so far, the plane with the passengers is very popular, which plans to use Airbus for marketing more. Presumably in Farnborough the aircraft manufacturer is launching a website called “iflyA380″. There travelers should be able to see which routes the superjumbo jet is used by which airlines. . Supposedly there are also links to booking engines of the A380 airlines
In Farnborough observers expect with tension, how many orders can collect the producers – not only for the A380. Frequently orders were promulgated media attention at the fair, which already gave preliminary. Two years ago, in 2014 went with this job competition Airbus with 358 orders as winner ahead of Boeing 105 orders out.
This year, far fewer new orders are expected. On the one hand, the industry air cools after the boom of recent years significantly. On the other hand, the Proposed referendum on United Kingdom membership of the European Union decision will dampen air travel to the UK, according to experts. This creates uncertainty for airlines and aircraft manufacturers.
As Hope Lots manufacturers remains the military. Big star of the exhibition is the first time represented fighter jet F-35, America’s largest and most expensive military project. He should by 2014 fly here, but after a engine fire burst the big show, which is now made up.
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