FDX 777 Rumor
11-05-2008, 07:38 PM
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FDX 777 Rumor
The latest rumor going around is that Air France is canceling their 777 order, thus affecting our orders in a positive manner. Can't find anything yet on the internet to confirm, but was wondering if anyone else has heard this "Rumor"?
11-06-2008, 01:24 AM
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Does the 'rumor' give any reason to why they would be canceling their order, and what 'positive manner' specifically means?
11-06-2008, 06:36 AM
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On May 19, 2005, French carrier Air France placed an order for five Boeing 777 freighters plus options on three additional airplanes.
As far as positive manner, it would mean that our deliveries would move up by 5 tail numbers.
As far as positive manner, it would mean that our deliveries would move up by 5 tail numbers.
11-06-2008, 08:29 PM
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11-07-2008, 01:19 AM
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And, with widebody's parked and the economy the way it it, I doubt very much we would want to pay $$$ to get one earlier than scheduled.
Maybe Boeing will sweeten the pot.......
11-07-2008, 04:46 AM
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Maybe they are just trying to delay deliveries without penalty and need some one to fill their slots. Or.....maybe they can't find anyone to buy their slots. Or......maybe it's a bad rumor. Or.........
11-07-2008, 04:14 PM
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When there is a cancelation, the manufacturer has to fill the slots on the line or take significant losses based assets already invested into the manufacture of the now canceled jets. If the industry is strong, then the airline generally has the right to sell these slots and pocket a little cash.
In the current environment, the opposite would be the case. When this occurs, the manufacture will offer these slots with a discount to induce a reluctant customer to take the earlier slots.
Fred Smith loves playing the game and loves to get aluminum at a discount.
Its plausible...
In the current environment, the opposite would be the case. When this occurs, the manufacture will offer these slots with a discount to induce a reluctant customer to take the earlier slots.
Fred Smith loves playing the game and loves to get aluminum at a discount.
Its plausible...
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