Of 2011 Commands for renewal of the fleet of DELTA - Airbus well positionned for fleet renewal DELTA Delta's CEO has sent a tender to many aircraft manufacturers in the renewal of its single-aisle fleet.
A command that should be between 100 and 200 aircraft, with an additional option for 200 aircraft, with deliveries could start as early as 2013. Delta to replace its A320, 757 and DC-9 on its domestic routes, in a context where the price of oil is increasing and where it is imperative to have fuel-efficient planes.
Delta fleet consists of more than 700 planes, by excluding SWITCH. As recalled by the firm IAG
which published the study, the current emergency is the replacement for Delta in 2013, the DC-9 aircraft with 139 passengers and entered service in 1975. The choice, as recalled by the firm, would be on C-Series Model 300 with the entry into service is scheduled for 2013. Therefore, if Bombardier is at its schedule, it is very likely that he wins the replacement of the 34 DC-9. There are other choices, such as the 737NG or A320 but neither is as efficient in terms of fuel and operational cost than the C-Series.
Then the replacement of the 69 A320s. The choice will obviously between the 737NG and A320NEO. It is certain that the battle will be fierce and that Boeing will be fighting at once off to get the contract. However, Delta will offer A320NEO in the life of the plane, a ratio much more interesting than the 737NG. And if C-Series was selected to replace the DC-9, A320NEO would choose more interesting, both aircraft engines using WGF and therefore, Delta would gain in terms of shared costs of maintenance.
Finally comes the replacement of the 167 Boeing 757. Boeing continues to claim that the 737-900ER is the replacement quite natural for the Boeing 757. It is clear he has not sold a lot. Airbus offer, when to him, the Airbus A321NEO, which is close if not better in operational costs than the Boeing 757 and benefiting from new technologies. On the other hand, the GTF engine will certainly tip the balance in order to standardize the fleet and reduce maintenance costs.
A tender is likely to forget very quickly the order of IndiGo.
Delta's CEO has felt a request for proposals to major OEMs in SEVERAL order to renew icts single aisle fleet.
A proposal to Deliver Between 100 to 200 aircraft, With An Option for 200 more, starting in early 2013. Delta definitely need to replace its A320s, 757s and the DC9 in the domestic routes, in a context where the price of the barils is continuing to increase and where it is imperative to have fuel-efficient aircrafts.
Delta has more than 700 planes in its mainline fleet, excluding feeder aircraft. As published by the renowned consulting company
IAG , the urgency for Delta is on renewing its 34 DC-9s, a 139-seater that started flying in 1975. Based on the 2013 date provided, it would seem the natural choice here is CSeries model 300, assuming Bombardier delivers on time of course. There are other choices, like the 737NG or the A320 but it seems unconceivable that Delta will overlook a much lower fuel burn and noise footprint the CS offers.
Then comes the renewal of the 69 A320s. And this time, the choice will be between the 737NG and the A320NEO. This is a much bigger fight and you can be sure Boeing will come with a price to wipe out the NEO premium. However, the A320NEO will offer a better cost numbers than the 737NG which makes it more attractive over the lifetime of operation. Moreover, if Delta selects the CS300, an NEO using the GTF engine offers MRO benefits and savings.
Then comes the renewal of the 167 Boeing 757. Boeing continues to say the 737-900ER is the logical replacement for the Boeing 757. But it has not sold particularly well. A321NEO The Airbus Offers Which Is Better Than Gold close to 757 numbers With The Benefit of newer technologies. Once again The GTF could "play a pivotal role in Offering commonality across single aisle The Entire Fleet With MRO savings.
If Airbus wins, This Will Be The Largest Order of The History of Commercial Aviation.