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Originally posted by Speedbird
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Originally posted by TheF15Ace View Post
So does A380...I am comparing C300 vs A320neo...Most UL routes are within A320 rangeComment
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But the A320NEO will still carry more passengers. If you look at the routes that UL currently flies with narrowbodies, you'll notice they carry healthy loads. Why buy the C300 only to have capacity reduced on routes that are performing well.Originally posted by Speedbird View PostComment
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Oops my bad...it should be A319NEOOriginally posted by TheF15Ace View Post
Let see the maths
C300 list $82M
A319neo $98.5M
A320neo $107M (30 more Pax for $25M) hmm...interesting
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Then why not purchase the more established Embraer E-Jets
E170: $38m
E190: $46m
E195: $47mComment
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^^^ They are 2012 listOriginally posted by dilushasg-bdavi View Post
True they are good. I have use them between YWG - YYZ - YOW. In mid 2000 they were good but now they are getting replaced by Mitsubishi MRJs or E2s and they fall below the 3000nm range...C Series is more in the group of Neos and Max...A good aircraft for comparison would be B737MAX7Last edited by Speedbird; 13-05-2016, 01:47 AM.Comment
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No surprises here:-
It's all talk - nobody will touch this. Not now - not in 6 months from now.
The sooner this is shut down the better for the people of Sri Lanka imho.Always fly a stable approach - it's the only stability you'll find this businessComment
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Either that or he is showing smart business acumen by not naming the parties they are in discussions with. That said your reason is more plausible lol.Originally posted by ejanson65 View PostNo surprises here:-
It's all talk - nobody will touch this. Not now - not in 6 months from now.
The sooner this is shut down the better for the people of Sri Lanka imho.Comment
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Again here we go again. I would not even purchase the C Series to UL...most are within the range of E Jets. Including CMB - BOM.Originally posted by TheF15Ace View Post
Now let see why E Jets
lower capacity; lower operating cost and higher turnaround in the airports but multiple frequencies (and frequencies change adapting into market condition). Max utilization of the crew.
Aircrafts makes money in the air not in the ground. When you reduce the capacity then you can sell seats at a premium and PAXs who needs to travel at a short notice pays a premium as well. Lower capacity higher demand for seat which results in premium price per ticket.
Capacity does not matter...Yield what matters. Airlines are not in a charity businessComment
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So what are you suggesting?Originally posted by Speedbird View Post
1) Revamp the entire narrowbody fleet with smaller jets and increase frequencies all around or
2) Have a small subfleet of 100-130 seat jets to operate a few select routes?
If it's the second, once again how many aircraft do you think should be ordered?Comment
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Thats a question for the UL Finance & Capacity planning depart. If the decision is for me I will close this airline. I don't think UL cannot even afford a biplane.Originally posted by TheF15Ace View PostComment
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It is speculated that Virgin Atlantic too have a plan in investing in UL!
This would be a good move i should say as Branson would definitely revamp the current fleet and open up more to Australia and Europe and quite possibly USA too which could encourage more tourists for sure.
Etihad too has shown interest and EY coming on board too would be a good option since they have managed Jet Airways as well as Air Seychelles quite well.
Anyways lets hope for the best!
Awaiting a much needed management change soonComment
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Yes, the word in the market is that Bombardier has taken a charge of $500M against the DL and AC orders.Originally posted by TheF15Ace View Post
It looks very much like they sold the frames at a loss to get the deal.Comment
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