FedEx Cancels A380, orders B777

[rchcfi]

FedEx cancels A380 orders, cites delays
28 minutes ago


PARIS - FedEx Corp. said Tuesday it has canceled its order for 10 Airbus A380 jets, the new jumbo double-decker plane that has been dogged by numerous delays.
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The company's FedEx Express unit has ordered 15 Boeing Co. 777 freighters and taken options on an additional 15, FedEx said in a news release. The company cited Airbus' production delays as the reason for the decision.
Airbus regrets the decision by FedEx, company spokeswoman Barbara Kracht said, "but we understand their need to urgently address their capacity growth."
Airbus recently doubled the production delay for the A380 jet to two years. To streamline development and manufacturing, Airbus said Monday it will slash the number of suppliers it uses from 3,000 to 500.
FedEx did not immediately return a call for comment.
Boeing said delivery of its aircraft to FedEx Express will begin in 2009.
"We're looking forward to working with FedEx on this new chapter in our relationship," said Ray Conner, vice president of sales for the Americas for Boeing Commercial Airplanes.

 

[fr8r]

"If it isn't Boeing, it isn't going!"

 

[tsky]

Cool!

 

[Whale Rider]

Sweet! I'm sure the 747-8F order is not far off.

 

[AerroMatt]

This is incredibly bad news for Airbus.

I wonder how many other airlines are considering pulling the plug on their A380 orders?

Does anyone want to start a pool on when Airbus will cancel A380 production altogether, due to delays and/or order cancellations?

 

[AerroMatt]

Sweet! I'm sure the 747-8F order is not far off.

Yanno, I'm kinda curious why FedEx ordered 777's instead of the -8F. I would think that 10 -8F's would be a more logical replacement rather than 15 777's.

 

[Laughing_Jakal]

Doesn't this belong in the "Majors" section?

 

[CrimsonEclipse]

Doesn't this belong in the "Majors" section?

This just in:

FedEx is a CARGO company.

News at 11.

CE

 

[furloughfodder]

Look for UPS to cancel their 380 orders soon, and order more -8's.

 

[satpak77]

hopefully Airbus and there french subsidies will go out of business

 

[Brown Cow]

"......there french subsidies........" Do you mean those there or their? Are you aware of how many countires are involved in the whole Airbus operation? And how many people stand to lose an awful lot? Have you also considered that removing the second largest airplane manufacturer in the world, could have a massive impact on economics of airlines, countries, etc. Plus you'd limit your chances of finally getting into something over 12.5.

 

[pgcfii2002]

WHOOMP, there it is!

 

[crash-proof]

"......there french subsidies........" Do you mean those there or their? Are you aware of how many countires are involved in the whole Airbus operation? And how many people stand to lose an awful lot? Have you also considered that removing the second largest airplane manufacturer in the world, could have a massive impact on economics of airlines, countries, etc. Plus you'd limit your chances of finally getting into something over 12.5.

No biggie, Embraer will fill the void. :nuts:

 

[Brown Cow]

Crack me up.........Embraer.............

 

[fareview]

hopefully Airbus and there french subsidies will go out of business

Deep..really deep

 

[texarkana]

I really don't like to see this. I think the proliferation of a huge aircraft like the A380 could revolutionize international air cargo traffic. Just because an aircraft can't be delivered on time doesn't mean it won't perform when it hits the ramp. Just look at the demand for huge aircraft like the AN-124, the need is there. I hope the 777 works well for FDX!

 

[rettofly]

"......there french subsidies........" Do you mean those there or their? Are you aware of how many countires are involved in the whole Airbus operation? And how many people stand to lose an awful lot? Have you also considered that removing the second largest airplane manufacturer in the world, could have a massive impact on economics of airlines, countries, etc. Plus you'd limit your chances of finally getting into something over 12.5.

I believe it's called competition, the tyranny of the competent.

 

[skyward80]

Yanno, I'm kinda curious why FedEx ordered 777's instead of the -8F. I would think that 10 -8F's would be a more logical replacement rather than 15 777's.

AeroMatt:

Based on what I've read (mainly from Aviation Week & Space Technology), the decision for the B777F is based on its estimated delivery date. If Boeing says they will deliver from 2009-2011, they will. The B777F is in a position to be delivered to the customer sooner than the A380 or the -8F. FedEx and UPS aren't the only companies scratching their heads about fleet composition in light of A380 delays. British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, Emirates, etc. are all struggling to figure it out. In some cases, the A380 was a cost savings measure. In the case of major cargo carriers and Emirates, waiting for the A380 might affect their ability to grow their business.

Lots of bad news for Airbus. I'm not worried about them going out of business. Even though their is less direct government involvement, their is still enough government interest in Airbus to keep it going.

Skyward80

 

[Guitar Guy]

hopefully Airbus and there french subsidies will go out of business

What about the other companies that play into the Airbus consortium? Do you want the British, German, Spanish and Italian companies to also go out of business or just the French "subsidies"?

 

[ImbracableCrunk]

Does anyone want to start a pool on when Airbus will cancel A380 production altogether, due to delays and/or order cancellations?

One word:

Brabazon