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It looks as though Aeroflot has done an about turn and decided to order the A350 instead. Ahhh what politics can do to an airline business. Nothing official. Lets just wait until Tuesday, when Airbus will announce their order tally for 2005 and if they have indeed reached their objective of 200 A35...

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Seems to be old news.
Am sure that they just firmed it up.

Am sure that Airbus explained to Air Europe the kind of plane that they would be offering at least early specs of it anyway. Its true that the A350 is in the early process of getting its design freeze and specs and as I begin to understand that the A350 will be aiming more towards the B777 than the ...

I actually like the new colour scheme its neat and simple and not too boring like the shock horror that Tap Portugal are doing to its fleet.

Is it just me or does this particular aircraft seem to be very dirty on the top of the fuselage?

Lets just hope that JAA will carry out their work to maintain the good safety record European Airlines maintain. Lets hope that they attack these issues before its too late.

I would like to know who these airlines might be. Any guess?

If this incident had involved two B787 aircraft, I would like to know how the repair work would be carried out and at what cost. Am still a little sceptical as to how a full carbon fiber fuselage will turn out to be, in these situations.

Its amazing to see how well twin engined planes have evolved these past years. Congratulaions to Boeing for this great acheivement. Even though I still prefer 4 ENGINES 4 LONGHAUL. IF I ever had the choice of flying on the B747, A380, A340, or the A330/A350, B777, 787 I would chose the quads any day...

Its still too early to tell who may win this order, although am sure that Airbus has the foot in the door as they are practically tailor fitting this aircraft to the needs of Emirates. In the long run this may prove to be harmful to Airbus as they are focusing too much atention one on particular air...

kNIGHT225 WROTE: Want to take a look at Southwest Airlines??? To my knowledge they are the most profitable airline in the United States. What about Ryanair?? They gave grown (in terms of passengers) six times compared to what they were carrying 1995. I beleive that we should not compare LOW COST CAR...

A merger between the Portuguese State owned Tap Portugal, and the Brasilian State owned Varig, may come as an oportunity for both countries to start the process of privisation of both companies creating a strong link for the South American market to the European Market. The new Portuguese Socialist ...

RUSCOE WROTE: The 350 which Airbus is offerring is a much different aircraft than Air Europe committed to. Hi Ruscoe am a bit lost with your new topic. You mention that Airbus is now offering a different aircraft to Air Europe, to what they originally comitted to. :? :? :? What changes have Airbus i...

I totally agree with you Knight255 on that one. :D For a true aviation fan we all wish the best for all new models especially ones that promise to revolutionise the airline manufacturing. As far as am conserned I wish Boeing all the best and to Airbus wake up and smell the coffee, do something quick...

Cathayoneworld wrote: I really hope B787 won't fly in the future. Then, all of the airlines which have ordered the B787 will switch to A350. Hi Cathyoneworld I too am an Airbus fan, but I have to disagree with you on the point that you wish the B787 won´t fly in the future. :( One should not think t...

X-PRISE wrote:

i hope you mean in 2006 ...

Thanks X-prise on pointing that out. I was naturally refering to December 2006. But I can tell you that I would not mind poping Down Under this year.

I planning on flying over to Sydney in December. Am hoping that by this time ill be able to catch my first experience of the A380 with either Qantas or Singapore Airlines.

KNIGHT255 WROTE:

Is it just me or does that last picture show A LOT of wing flex????

If the B787 comes to have that much wing flex than am sure she will be one beauty. Too bad about that ugly nose the pointy one was nicer.

ANDRIES WROTE: Le Bourget 2005 will become the time when Airbus will announce all those orders at once ! I wouldn't be surprised if some of those orders wrer for 380 or even 350 ! I too beleive that Airbus has something up its sleeves. Airbus loves the spot light, no better place to do it than the P...

I never had the oportunity to fly on the Boeing 757, but from what I hear she will be missed. :cry: :cry: :cry: It has proven to become a reliable and safe airline, and with 1050 deliveries world wide the numbers speak for them selfs. Not to worry she will prevail in the sky for many years to come e...

It just might be me but I preferd the previous style with the shark tail and pointy nose. At least Boeing was fortunate enough to aplly a good looking colour scheme on it to make it more atractive. But as we all know that looks alone dont sell and am sure it wont matter for those who chose to order ...