Studyingthe options. The KLM CEO noted that the airline would consider both the A320neo family and the 737 MAX family as potential replacements for its aging fleet. Presently, KLM relies on the 737 NG for its narrowbody needs, with a total of 49 of the type in its fleet. Of these, the 737-700s are the youngest, with an average age of 10.7 years.
Demystifying the statements from Boeing and Airbus. Airbus chooses to use fuel burn as a comparison metric; claims that A320neo is 7% more fuel efficient per seat than the 737-8; predicts that 737 MAX will only get 8% reduction in fuel burn vs. 10-12% that Boeing claims (source: Airbus Global Market Forecast presented Dec 2011) Boeing uses
TheA320neo backlog, as of the end of January, stands at more than 7,000 airplanes. The manufacturer is pushing toward a production rate of 65 aircraft per month by the summer of this year, but the environment remains complex. Air India anticipates a fleet of 190 737 MAX for its narrowbody operations, with options for 50 more. While the
ANALYSIS 737 Max cutaway and technical description. By Stephen Trimble 15 June 2017. Signing a blockbuster order for 260 Airbus A320 aircraft in July 2011, American Airlines killed any hopes that
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