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Boeing isn't really gaining much from this. The 767s Amazon is acquiring are ex-Westjet (previously Qantas) and Delta passenger aircraft, and likely last saw a
by verhey 6y ago
Boeing isn't really gaining much from this. The 767s Amazon is acquiring are ex-Westjet (previously Qantas) and Delta passenger aircraft, and likely last saw a Boeing factory somewhere around 15-25 years ago.
That said, Alaska just put in another order for MAXes, and Ryanair is buying more as well. Part of why these 767s were available for Amazon to purchase at all were due to the industry model shifting and airlines favoring single-aisle, fuel-efficient aircraft like the MAX. COVID-19 has only accelerated that, and I wouldn't be surprised to see more MAX orders unless it crashes again or Airbus ramps up their 320neo production.
- throwaway201103 6y agoA MAX will certainly crash again, as all aircraft types occasionally do. Whether this shakes public confidence will be how soon it happens, and (secondarily) for what reason.
- jychang 6y agoReason would be really important. One MAX crashing from something like the SeaTac Q400 incident[1] wouldn't affect Boeing at all. [1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2018_Horizon_Air_Q400_incident https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2018_Horizon_Air_Q400_incident
- laverya 6y agoIt shouldn't affect Boeing at all, in a logical world. Does anyone actually believe we live in such a world today, though?
- tyingq 6y agoAside from the 320neo, the A220 also competes with the MAX...the 7's anyway.
- unethical_ban 6y agoI need to fly on an A380 before they become dinosaurs.
- subsaharancoder 6y agoI suggest business class, it's worth every dime!!
- icelancer 6y agoThey're so nice. Sad they're getting phased out everywhere.