Watch Saj Ahmad complain about and dismiss the order for the GTF. He has nothing good to say about this engine and makes excuses to criticize it. Note that his favorite engine, the LEAP-X, so far hasn't been ordered. (Ahmad has yet another fawning Leap-X article, "Ahead of the Curve.")
Also watch for Ahmad to use this order to criticize the Bombardier CSeries. It doesn't matter that ILFC did NOT order the A319neo (which is heavier than the CSeries and not as economical) but confined the orders to the A320 and A321.
The press release from Airbus:
ILFC selects 100 A320neo Family aircraft
Strong endorsement for the industry’s benchmark eco-efficient single-aisle aircraft
The world’s premier aircraft leasing company, ILFC, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding for 100 A320neo Family aircraft, comprising 75 A320neo and 25 A321neo types. ILFC becomes the first customer for the A321neo, the largest member of the A320neo Family. In a separate agreement, Pratt & Whitney has been selected by ILFC to power at least 60 A320neo Family aircraft.
The A320neo incorporates new more efficient engines and large wing tip devices called, "Sharklets" which together deliver up to 15 percent in fuel savings. This represents some 3,600 tonnes less CO2 per aircraft, per year. In addition, the A320neo provides a double-digit reduction in NOx emissions and reduced engine noise.
In parallel with this order for the A320neo, ILFC will terminate its purchase agreement for ten A380s. “With 104 wide bodies on order and fewer than a dozen single aisles it makes perfect sense to rebalance our order book and position ILFC strategically on the fuel-efficient neo ,” said Henri Courpron, ILFC Chief Executive Officer.
“We are delighted to welcome ILFC as the first lessor to order the A320neo,” said John Leahy, Airbus Chief Operating Officer, Customers. “As an evolution of the highly successful A320, offering the latest in fuel saving technologies, the A320neo is a natural choice for ILFC. Indeed the A320 Family will continue to be a great asset for both lessors and airlines for the decades to come.”
“The A380 is a long term programme. Over the next twenty years we see a market of over 1,300 passenger aircraft in the very large aircraft segment. The A380 continues to win new customers and many are coming back with repeat orders.” Mr. Leahy added. “This year we’ve already won two new A380 customers and there are more queuing up
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ReplyDeleteI'm kind of wondering if Saj is paid by Boeing to spread FUD about the C-series and thus the GTF. Boeing grants Saj access to some of their top managers (Randy, Elisabeth Lund etc). That doesn't make sense unless Boeing views his so-called "analyses" to be of some value.
Also, why is he now in hiding? Has he been banned by Gerson Lehrman? I haven't seen any recent GLG analyses penned by either Saj, or of his friend, Doug McVitie.
thx
Fact Checker understands from three sources that he is not paid by Boeing.
ReplyDeleteIt is unclear if Ahmad has been banned by GLG; he has not posted since September 2010; McVitie has not posted since July 2010, based on Google News pick-ups.
It seems to me that there is more to this than meets the eye. Logically speaking, Boeing must get something out of Saj throwing dirt and FUD at Airbus and Bombardier (and the GTF) since they are apparently treating him better than even the most respected analyst (i.e Randy taking the time to sit down with him to "discuss" the competition etc etc).
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