Air France decides not to take the (Air)bus, Air Canada doesn't either.
In a SHOCKING display of intelligence, Air France has chosen to buy 5 Boeing 777F Cargo variants with options on 3 more to replace thier fleet of aging 747-200F's. Air France already has a fleet of 777-200ER and -300ER aircraft, this will enable them to simplify parts inventory and minimise the number of aircraft types pilots and mechanics must be trained on as well since all three aircraft share many parts and subassemblies. The first of the cargo variants is scheduled for delivery Q4 2008.
Previously, Air Canada chose Boeing 777F's, 777's, and 787's to renew thier long haul fleet.
The 777F can fly 4,965 Nautical Miles with a full payload making it the longest range freighter on the market. It also has the lowest trip cost as well.
It is significant that these contracts went to Boeing, and not Airbus. Both carriers have historically been virtual automatic sales for Airbus. Airbus is a government owned corporation, since France and the UK are both socialistic countries, the company does not have to pay for health ins., or retirement plans, and since the company is on the public dole, it does not have to make a profit. The fact that given all those economic advantages, Boeing STILL won the contract is downright amazing.
Previously, Air Canada chose Boeing 777F's, 777's, and 787's to renew thier long haul fleet.
The 777F can fly 4,965 Nautical Miles with a full payload making it the longest range freighter on the market. It also has the lowest trip cost as well.
It is significant that these contracts went to Boeing, and not Airbus. Both carriers have historically been virtual automatic sales for Airbus. Airbus is a government owned corporation, since France and the UK are both socialistic countries, the company does not have to pay for health ins., or retirement plans, and since the company is on the public dole, it does not have to make a profit. The fact that given all those economic advantages, Boeing STILL won the contract is downright amazing.
posted by Rorschach at
8/13/2005 09:02:00 PM
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I can only imagine the sort of political pressure Chirac and company put on the Air France brass to try to steer the contract to Airbus.
France is on a prolonged losing streak these days, what with the new terminal collapsing in Paris, the EU referendum being voted down, and the loss of the Olympics to arch-rival London.
So, where will they hold the shooting competitions since the UK has such a bug up thier arse about guns? NYC had a similar problem woth their bid, as did Sydney Au.
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