10-26-2017, 11:56 PM
I mean if we're talking about discounts on MX costs - just on spares alone there's savings by having the same family of AC - I was actually going to suggest that there be a fixed cost (cover part spares, initial training, etc., etc.) for operating each family and then you add $X for each aircraft of the family in the fleet. There is real savings there for airlines.
Now having the same manufacturer I don't really agree there should be a discount (assume we're talking about new plane purchases?). Just because you're a loyal customer of a manufacturer doesn't mean you automatically get a discount vs the competition on that capital cost. I agree in the sense that it might happen for the largest customers but don't agree that it should be hardwired into the game code.
Now having the same manufacturer I don't really agree there should be a discount (assume we're talking about new plane purchases?). Just because you're a loyal customer of a manufacturer doesn't mean you automatically get a discount vs the competition on that capital cost. I agree in the sense that it might happen for the largest customers but don't agree that it should be hardwired into the game code.