{"id":51231,"date":"2023-11-14T17:45:00","date_gmt":"2023-11-14T12:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/?p=51231"},"modified":"2023-11-14T17:12:44","modified_gmt":"2023-11-14T11:42:44","slug":"emirates-ditches-airbus-over-defective-engines-placed-new-us50-billion-777x-order","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/index.php\/2023\/11\/14\/emirates-ditches-airbus-over-defective-engines-placed-new-us50-billion-777x-order\/","title":{"rendered":"Emirates Ditches Airbus Over Defective Engines, Placed New US$50 Billion 777X Order"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

DUBAI-<\/strong> Emirates (EK)<\/a> President Tim Clark has dampened Airbus expectations of a significant order at the Dubai Air Show, asserting that he won’t be purchasing more of their flagship A350-1000<\/a> until defective engines are addressed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Clark highlighted concerns about the engine on the A350, exclusively manufactured by Rolls-Royce, stating that it fails to meet the requirements regarding time on the wing until the next maintenance cycle, reported Bloomberg<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Emirates Ditches Airbus Over Defective Engines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Emirates is considering an order for 35 to 50 A350s, supplementing the existing order book of 50 units for the smaller -900 widebody variant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“If they can address this with a maintenance cost per hour that is acceptable for us,” Clark mentioned in a meeting with journalists at the Dubai Air Show, “then Emirates would place an order for the aircraft. However, it’s not meeting the criteria at the moment.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Airbus aimed to replicate Boeing Co.’s success, which secured a substantial $52 billion order from Emirates on Monday. While Airbus is a primary provider of the A380 super-jumbo aircraft for Emirates, the A380<\/a> is no longer in production, prompting Emirates to revamp its fleet with new orders to accommodate this transition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Emirates is not inclined to compromise by accepting a lower price, as Tim Clark emphasized that acquiring an aircraft that does not meet performance expectations is impractical. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reliability holds paramount importance for Middle Eastern carriers like Emirates, given the rigorous operating conditions, especially in hot and demanding cycles, which exert additional stress on their aircraft.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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No Other Engine Option<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Characterizing the Rolls-Royce engine as “defective,” Tim Clark noted that the powerplant falls significantly short, covering only about a quarter of the typical maintenance cycle, equivalent to approximately 2,000 to 2,500 hours. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Notably, Airbus lacks alternative engine options for this aircraft, as Rolls-Royce<\/a> stands as the sole supplier for that model.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Contrary to Clark’s assessment, Airbus Sales Chief Christian Scherer asserted during a press conference in Dubai that the engine on the A350 is “perfectly fine,” emphasizing the model’s popularity among customers. Particularly, the A350-1000 has experienced a remarkably robust year, securing unprecedented orders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In response, a Rolls-Royce official expressed in a statement, “Emirates is a valued customer, and we look forward to supporting their future fleet growth plans.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Photo: Emirates<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Seeks Performance Guarantees<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Reconciliation between airlines and manufacturers following public disagreements is not uncommon, especially in air shows where negotiations often occur. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Expressing dissatisfaction publicly serves as a straightforward method to extract concessions from the other party. Both Airbus and Boeing have previously faced strong criticism from Middle Eastern buyers, only to later come to agreements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this instance, Tim Clark indicates that he is seeking performance guarantees for the engine before committing to further orders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“In the end, having a batch of aircraft that consistently underperforms is not sustainable; it would be detrimental to us,” Clark emphasized. “We aim for effective, reliable planes, even if they may not be as cutting-edge. Ultimately, our priority is reliability.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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