Virgin America firms up aircraft orders and options.

[DASHDRIVER]

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-...n-airbus-a320-order-to-double-fleet-size.htmlhttp://www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-01-17/virgin-america-places-5-1-billion-airbus-a320-order-to-double-fleet-size.html

 

[LoveGun]

Great! The original MOU between VA and Airbus was for 40 A320s and options for 20 more. This is a firm order for all 60 airplanes. That's great news!

It makes me wonder about VA's cash position. We only have something like $23 million dollars cash in the bank and somehow got financing for $5.1 billion worth of aircraft. Either someone pitched in some more money or airbus has a lot of faith in VA's business plan.

 

[Yuppyguppy]

Can you say SKYBUS part II?

 

[Chairman]

First is was we had no airplanes on order, then it was they were not a real order just MOU, now that is signed and, then our wages are low, when they come up what will it be next.......Keep throwing pies and the clown but I dont think we are going any where anytime soon. Starting an Airline our of CMH which does not break into the Top 10 us cities is far different business model than what we are trying to do.

 

[johnsonrod]

Were the loans backed by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac? Just kidding. I am sure the Financial Wizzards figured something out (fingers crossed!).

One thing is for certain, you can't beat VA's economy product (JB is close and SWA's can't compare) and they have a loyal and growing customer base. Let's hope it all works out. Great news for more hiring going forward.

 

[JetFumes]

First is was we had no airplanes on order, then it was they were not a real order just MOU, now that is signed and, then our wages are low, when they come up what will it be next.......Keep throwing pies and the clown but I dont think we are going any where anytime soon. Starting an Airline our of CMH which does not break into the Top 10 us cities is far different business model than what we are trying to do.

.....what?

 

[RNP.15]

Let the blood bath on the west coast begin.

 

[pilotpm]

Virgin America will also be the launch customer for the A320neo. The re-engined sharklet model.

 

[ackattacker]

Good for them, but generalized advice is this industry is don't believe anything until you are actually sitting in the seat.

 

[hyflyin]

Good for them, but generalized advice is this industry is don't believe anything until you are actually sitting in the seat.

We're pilots, we believe everything. Right up til we're thrown out on the street (twice).


:crying::crying:

 

[Fubijaakr]

You'd have a lot more credibility if you knew the difference between lose and loose.

 

[Tomct]

Wow....VA is making money, firming up 60 airplanes to have a fleet of 111 by 2019 and we are STILL not going to make it. Love the "glass is half full" on this board. Keep those positive attitudes coming people.

 

[B727Driver]

Pan Am was ready to purchase the SST and was taking reservations to the Moon. Orders are one thing, deliveries are another. Best of luck, nice people and product.

 

[NEDude]

Pan Am was ready to purchase the SST and was taking reservations to the Moon. Orders are one thing, deliveries are another. Best of luck, nice people and product.

And since July the knock on Virgin America was "An MOU is one thing, and actual order is another".

Pan Am was considering a concept airplane that never flew, Virgin America is ordering a current production model that has well over 4000 models in operation, and an update version of that same model aircraft. Pan Am was taking reservations to the moon, Virgin America is taking reservations to places like New York and Dallas. VERY different situations, and thus not even a remotely valid comparison.

 

[NEDude]

Can you say SKYBUS part II?

Not really. Skybus ordered all of their aircraft before the airline even launched. Skybus died after eleven months of operation.

Virgin America made these orders nearly three and a half years into operations (more than three and half times longer than Skybus was alive) and following a profitable quarter (which Skybus never had).

The only thing Skybus and Virgin America had in common is they both started in 2007 and both operated A320 family aircraft. Any comparison beyond that is futile at best.

 

[hyflyin]

You'd have a lot more credibility if you knew the difference between lose and loose.

It's not my quote. Perhaps the author wanted spelling majors, such as yourself, to waste your time correcting it. I really don't know, really don't care. Just thought it was funny. Feel free to ignore me so you don't have to read it again.

I thing you should waist ur time goggling it to c who rote it and send the kerections to him.

Cheers

Oh, and I misspelled the second paragraph intentionally (just so you know).

 

[front9]

Its really sad how people like Fubi, UALiar, Barfchef and Yuppy will always come here and troll cuz their life is miserable. The only way they can feel better about themselves is to try and make others feel just as bad as they do (something about misery and company, I forget). Anyway, great airline, beats United or Jetwho’s product any day.

 

[Lear70]

Moderator reviewed: NOT a ToS violation.

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Thanks,

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[clr4theapch]

For those members that like to report "just to report" we will just ignor you if you continue to waste our time on "thin skin" topics that don't suit you... turn the channel if you don't like content... thanks

 

[Limeyflyer]

How many pilots is VA planning on hiring this year??