Chicago-based Boeing Co. said on Tuesday it signed its largest ever commercial airplane order with Indonesia's Lion Air in a deal worth $22.4 billion. Boeing said Lion Air, Indonesia's largest carrier by passenger volume, has ordered 230 airplanes, including 201 737 MAXs and 29 next-generation 737-900 ERs. Lion Air will also acquire purchase rights for an additional 150 airplanes, Boeing said. The announcement was made in a statement at the Singapore airshow. In November, Lion Air… (www.chicagotribune.com) 기타...
"In November, Lion Air announced the original massive order during U.S. President Barack Obama's Asia-Pacific tour. Europe's Airbus had accused the United States of applying political pressure to secure the deal" This was the bit that caught my attention. Like the reneged upon tanker deal. A330 MRTT already flying. How much extra will Boeings offering cost the US taxpayer? Or perhaps Lion Air found that the wait for the A320NEO was too long? Which will turn out to be the best aircraft? Time will tell.
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This was the bit that caught my attention.
Like the reneged upon tanker deal.
A330 MRTT already flying.
How much extra will Boeings offering cost the US taxpayer?
Or perhaps Lion Air found that the wait for the A320NEO was too long?
Which will turn out to be the best aircraft?
Time will tell.