EK is having problems getting the A380's. Firstly they are going to other routes, because the Australian markets is considered less important than the Asian and US market. Secondly, China has agreed to buy Boeing before Airbus (Chinese Presidents visit to US), and Airbus have now agreed to put Chinese airline first. China Eastern is to get two A380 this year instead of next year and 2013. Air China is also to get A380 this year. This is to make sure that they don't become all Boeing airlines, and because they are the biggest spends on Aviation this year ( see Aviation trade papers). I have been told that the Mel to Dxb route and A380 is huge problem for EK, they are loosing J customer hand over fist. Because they have been promising to have A380's on the route for the last 3 years, and still no show. The last A380 was for the Sheik to fly to and from the Melb Cup last year. Sydney numbers are holding up well, and Brisbane are just OK.But Melb J are bad, very bad, Y is OK for Melb. The Chinese Airlines are going to up the level of commitment and service levels this year and next. But the will need to, as there service levels and Planes are well, how can I put this ....S...T. Pilots are being trained in Aus, and Aircrew's in UK. With Aircrew trainers from UK working in China. The Chinese are very aware that their service levels need improvement. Flights from Melb to Pudong are an example, from the 27th March the Airbus 340-300 will be changed to Boeing 767-300ER (these are believed to be ex Shanghai Airline planes, god help us, what will they be like). This is in preparation for the A380, some time this year. Now you may all be asking yourselves why, well I believe it is political, more than economics. Australia is Chinas most important source of raw minerals and LPG. Public opinion is very important, and China wants to be see to be economic partners with Australia. This is more so after Julia Gallard visit to Washington. As with everything only time will tell, and my source are pretty good.
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