The year is ending on a high note as Boeing loses another order. Qantas placed an order for new planes from Airbus, and now Air France-KLM is doing the same for their fleets.
The A320neos are being replaced by the KLM & Transavia.
Air France-KLM is placing a firm order for 100 A320neo family aircraft, with purchase rights for 60 additional aircraft.
The A320neo and A321neo are covered by the order.
The first deliveries are expected in the second half of the century.
These planes will be used to replace Boeings currently in service in the fleets of Transavia Netherlands, Transavia France, and KLM.
Transavia has a fleet of 89 Boeing sibilites, while KLM has a fleet of 46 Boeing sibilites.
The A320neo family aircraft will be replaced by the KLM.
The A320neo family aircraft have incredible economics. Compared to previous generation aircraft, they offer a unit cost reduction of over 10%, as well as a 15% reduction in fuel consumption and CO2 emissions.
Air France ordered 60 A220-300s back in the year of 2019, but none of these planes are going to the carrier. Air France currently has a short haul fleet of A320s, A318s, A319s, and A321s.
60 A220-300s are going to Air France.
Air France-KLM made the right choice.
Air France-KLM and Qantas have swapped plane types, which has led to the loss of two loyal Boeing customers. They didn't make the wrong choice, as much as I would love to be an American patriot.
The A320neo is a better plane than the MAX. The A320 family is more versatile, as it extends all the way up to the A321XLR. The ability to grow the fleet is given by this.
The A320neo family aircraft will be replaced by Transavia.
The bottom line.
Air France-KLM has placed an order for up to 160 A320neo family aircraft, which will be used to upgrade their fleets. This is a big loss for Boeing because both airlines were previously loyal to the company.
I wonder if Boeing will ever be competitive in the narrow body jet market again.
What do you think about this order?
