LH ordina (troppi) 748

[Oli]

Dal sito Boeing

SEATTLE, Dec. 06, 2006 -- The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] and Deutsche Lufthansa AG today announced the carrier ordered 20 747-8 Intercontinental jetliners plus 20 purchase rights. Lufthansa is the first airline to place an order for the passenger version of the fuel-efficient airplane.

The Lufthansa order, with a total average list-price value of $5.5 billion, is scheduled for delivery beginning in 2010. This order is a primary component of the airline's plan to modernize its fleet and increase environmental stewardship.

"Lufthansa operates one of the youngest and most environmentally friendly fleets in the world," said Scott Carson, president and chief executive officer, Boeing Commercial Airplanes. "The 747-8 will use state-of-the-art technology innovations from the 787 Dreamliner to significantly increase the capabilities of Lufthansa's fleet. This airplane improves upon the economics of the 747-400, while greatly enhancing fuel efficiency, reducing emissions and noise. We are thrilled that this world-class airline has chosen this world-class airplane."

The 747-8 will reduce fuel consumption and carbon dioxide emissions by 16 percent compared to the 747-400s it will replace. It also will meet and exceed the nitrogen-oxide regulations being incorporated by the Committee on Aviation Environmental Protection.

In addition, the 747-8 will generate 30 percent less noise then its predecessor. It will meet the London Quota Count (QC) 2 metric, which dictates operating hours both into, and out of, London-area airports based on noise levels.

"The 747-8 is a perfect complement to our fleet in the 400-seat category and environmental initiatives," said Nico Buchholz, senior vice president, Corporate Fleet, Deutsche Lufthansa AG. "Environmental protection and sustainability, underpinned by investment in innovation, are integral elements of our corporate strategy. The 747-8 represents the essence of this strategy and closes a capacity gap regarding aircraft size between our 300- and 550-seat aircraft in our future fleet."

The 747-8 achieves improved performance and appeal by incorporating many of the innovations from the 787. Most notably, it will feature a new wing design, next-generation General Electric GEnx engines, an upgraded flight deck and a new interior.

A new wing design integrates the latest in aerodynamic advancements. Some of the key design features include new state-of-the-art raked wing tips, a new flap system and increased fuel capacity. This enables the 747-8 to fly farther and more efficiently.

"The GEnx engines incorporate advanced, proven technologies from our highly successful GE90 engines as well as new innovation from GE's ongoing research and development programs," said Tom Brisken, general manager of the GEnx program. "These advancements provide customers with improved fuel efficiency, reductions in emissions and noise, and a lower cost of ownership, while allowing customers to generate additional revenue with their ability to carry more passengers and cargo."

In addition to the 747-8 Intercontinental's enhanced performance, the airplane will feature a new interior with 787-like amenities. The interior will incorporate new mood-lighting technology, as well as new lavatories that are being developed for the 787. The newly designed entryway of the 747-8 takes passengers past a concierge station into the elegantly contemporary new interior. A dramatic stairway leads to the upper deck. The new curved, upswept architecture gives passengers great space and comfort, with more room for personal belongings.
Additional Information

747-8 Family: The 747-8 is a family of passenger and freighter airplanes. The 747-8 Intercontinental passenger airplane is the only jetliner in the 400- to 500-seat market. Stretched 5.6 m (18.3 ft) from the 747-400 to provide 467 seats in a typical three-class configuration, the Intercontinental offers the lowest seat-mile cost of any passenger airplane. It provides operators a 14,815-km (8,000-nmi) range, 28 percent greater cargo volume and 10 percent lower seat-mile costs compared to the 747-400. The 747-8 Freighter will fly 8,275 km (4,475 nmi) with a maximum structural payload capacity of 140 metric tonnes (154 tons). It offers 16 percent more revenue cargo volume than the 747-400F with slightly greater range. The 747-8 Freighter upholds its predecessor's legendary efficiency, with equivalent trip costs and 15 percent lower ton-mile costs than the 747-400F. The 747-8 Freighter will enjoy the lowest ton-mile costs of any freighter, giving operators unmatched profit potential. The first 747-8 Freighter will be delivered to launch customer Cargolux in late 2009. Since its launch in November, 2005, eight customers have ordered 73 747-8 Intercontinentals and freighters.

Naturalmente sono depresso per questo ordine, per me che tifo Airbus.
D'altronde LH ha sempre detto di non volere una flotta di un solo produttore. Comunque per me è una bella smaccata.

[AZJumbo]

se airbus al momento non offre niente di qualità cosa dovrebbero fare tutti quanti?

[Oli]

I 748 non li riceveranno "al momento", ma parecchio in là nel tempo.

[Steman]

LH ha gia' 15 A380 in ordine ed e' una delle poche Compagnie a non aver dato contro ad Airbus dopo i ritardi del progetto.
Probabilmente LH ha sempre avuto in mente di sostituire i suoi 30 B747-400 con un mix di A380 e qualcosa di piu' piccolo.

Stefano

[AZJumbo]

I 748 non li riceveranno "al momento", ma parecchio in là nel tempo.

dato che forse non riceveranno mai i 380 si sono tutelati..

[Oli]

Che simpatica battuta. Sei il primo che la fa....

Comunque sia LH avrà fatto le valutazioni del caso.

[Steman]

Infatti, le compagnie aeree per fortuna non si comportano come tifosi o integralisti

[Oli]

....non si comportano neppure come acquirenti che acquistano i prodotti solo in base alle loro caratteristiche però.

Un acquisto che vale miliardi ha implicazioni politiche che per forza di cose distorcono il mercato e mettono forse in secondo piano le caratteristiche tecniche dei prodotti.

[Steman]

In tutta onesta' non ci vedo niente di politico in questo ordine di 747-8i
Lufthansa non e' soggetta alle beghe politiche come in Italia.
Cerchiamo di guardare oltre il nostro piccolo orticello e il nostro piccolo aeroporto di provincia. C'e' tutto un mondo la' fuori che si comporta secondo regole diverse dalle nostre il piu' delle volte.
Lufthansa ha sempre basato la sua flotta su una grossa componente di macchine costruite oltreoceano: Douglas DC10, B747 di tutte le serie, MD-11. Condor utilizza esclusivamente mezzi Boeing sul lungo raggio (757 e 767). Inoltre ti ricordo che con l'ordine per 20 B747-8i, LH ha anche piazzato il terzo ordine per A340-600, dopo i 10 del primo ordine, i 6 del secondo e ora altri 7!
E non venitemi a dire che Air France compra Airbus perche' glielo impone il governo francese. AF ha una delle piu' grosse flotte di B777 al mondo. E non ha comprato gli A340 NG ne' ha intenzione di farlo.
Allo stesso modo LH acquista quello che gli serve e quello che e' piu' conveniente. Chissa' perche' Compagnie come AF, LH, BA sono cosi' di successo?

Ciao

Stefano

[Airbus]

a proposito di BA

non è il caso di sostituire i 747-400???

ne ha pure un bel po'