Huge Order & Air Canada News

[@spinachpies]

Please take this as constructive, because I enjoy your channel. Over the top, sensationalist descriptors such as 'huge order' and ''massive news" come across as clickbait. You've moved away from it in recent months. Please don't go back there. It's so much more useful just to say "Cathay Airbus A330 order", so your viewers know the content of the video. It also helps with searching etc.

[@LandParkColby]

I think that is great feedback, also further limit use of adjectives in narrative. Sometimes just becomes a bit of a salad at times ... less (words) is more (results). Great coverage, just need a couple evolution improvements!

[@ThatOneSpaniard]

I completely agree

[@cms4229]

@@LandParkColbyagreed. feel like this video could have cut down by 50%. it’s a word salad that I could read one mile at a time in two minutes rather than watch a 7 minute video.

[@bobbinette2112]

Fully agree. He always uses 20 words when 3 would suffice.

[@cms4229]

@@bobbinette2112 like as I said prior, I only have so much time in my day to watch KZbin. Like his description box, I can read in a minute and get the same info.

[@nagi4620]

I’m so Happy there are A330Neos getting a new home with Cathay!

[@JaronLszb]

I'm so happy for the a330neo program getting more orders

[@steinwaldmadchen]

Airbus and RR must be happy retaining one of the largest A330 operators, and basically flip them into an Airbus heavy fleet.

[@nathrebs9107]

In Asia, the a330 neo is more popular than the 787.

[@smoketinytom]

It’s also Political, since they’re not concerned with changing US policies and mood swings with Boeing exports.

[@steinwaldmadchen]

@@smoketinytom Maybe but do note that Cathay has one of the strongest preferences to RR engines - though the other one BA has flipped to GENx instead recently.

[@smoketinytom]

@@steinwaldmadchen RR has dropped the ball as of lately. Besides, having a mixed engine fleet isn’t a poor choice, as they’re able to run half the fleet if an Engine has defects from the factory.

[@steinwaldmadchen]

@@smoketinytom But given Trent 7000 is not as troubled and XWB actually pretty decent, that contributed to their decision to not adopting GENx powered 787 instead. But hardly surprised as they were also hesitant at some point to adopt 777-300ER just because there's no Trent 800, while having the rare RB-211 powered L-1011 and 747s. They're also launch customer of both Trent 700 and 800. Also it seems HAECO didn't have MRO rights for GENx despite Cathay's 747-8F fleet, while having a closer relationship with RR in maintenance. Just like Delta or AF/KLM, Cathay would want to keep that sort of inhouse.

[@delta_cosmic]

He finally covered the cathay a330neo order.

[@wadehiggins1114]

I said it before that A330 NEO will definitely start picking up some sales. Congratulations to both parties 🥳 🎉 👏

[@iangill8984]

Good news for Airbus, I read somewhere that the longer the range the better the 787 compared to A330 neo. It is good to see any new orders whoever aircraft manufacturer. Just checked and I didnt realise Cathay had so many A330's reaching 20 years old plus. If you get a much improved relacement and have a fleet with A321s and A350s as well, the order is no great surprise

[@nathrebs9107]

Philippine Airlines is another airline that may order A330 neo. A330 neo is more popular for low cost carrier and Asian Carrier than the B787.

[@steinwaldmadchen]

Not necessary true, but agreed A330NEO and A350 combined have been quite competitive in the region.

[@stevesmoneypit6137]

@@steinwaldmadchen They go for price not safety

[@steinwaldmadchen]

@@stevesmoneypit6137 Wrong, Asian are actually more willing than NA and European carriers to invest in new fleets, and have top notch safety records. The thing is with heavy cargo demand, 787 plays smaller role in longhaul than their Western peers even among loyal Boeing customers like ANA, that either 777 and/or A350 are deployed instead. Some decided 787 doesn't make sense when they'd need A350 anyway, including Cathay in this case.

[@user-yt198]

Average monthly leasing payments: A330-900: $760K 787-9: $1,040K Especially in short and medium haul routes, there is no way 787 can beat that economy.

[@rastapopoulos7870]

​@@stevesmoneypit6137 exactly how dare they not choose Boeing with their spotless safety record in recent years

[@eddieo4156]

Let’s go Cathay Pacific Airlines

[@Shontaku]

Let’s not. Don’t particularly like supporting the Chinese government nor airlines who knowingly transport spies and murderers.

[@deanwood1338]

I’ve been saying it the past few years.. the A330 Neo will kick on. It’s a great aircraft that can be used effectively and efficiently on short or mid range routes that have high density. Or can be used lang range too. Great aircraft. Can’t wait to fly on one.

[@GarlandTexasSpotter2024]

Good to see the A330neo get new orders! Hopefully Air India orders the A330neo to demand routes that need more capacity then the A320 family and 787-8. It’s a good midsize aircraft with an excellent 2-4-2 configuration.

[@steinwaldmadchen]

Prob not. As a rule of thumb A330NEO and 787 is almost mutually exclusive, except Virgin Atlantic.

[@smdec55]

AI won't add another fleet type.

[@nilesadams1068]

You do realise 2-4-2 is an airline choice. Even some old A300's had 3-3-3 and charter 767's had 2-4-2 instead of 2-3-2.

[@GarlandTexasSpotter2024]

@@nilesadams1068Dude, I know. But A330 was default with 2-4-2. High density airlines such as Cebu Pacific have 400+ seats on their A330’s and they have an entire all economy layout.

[@aarontheaviationaddict3643]

The A330neo is finally gaining some momentum!

[@keithwalker6892]

Suggest Air Canada order Newly Certified Airbus A321XLR. So will be able to supply long distance . service like to London from fewer populated areas like from Ottawa .to London.

[@BigWhoopZH]

It will take into the 2030s to receive them though...

[@steinwaldmadchen]

They already did.

[@tomstravels520]

They already have ordered them

[@Prodagist]

Air Canada already has ordered 30 XLR's, which are expected to start arriving by the end of 2025

[@accjgdvn]

I’m from Ottawa. Our mayor has had a couple of meetings with BA in London. The public interest in this route is high. Air France already seized an excellent opportunity and I hope BA follows. AC probably won’t consider this route until some A321XLR’s are delivered.

[@mnztr1]

The A330 NEO was a very sound strategy for Airbus. People questioned this at the time, but most of the work was done in the form of the original A350, for A330 CEO operators, its a no brainer. A330 NEO sales will exceed 1000 units.

[@jakewombwell641]

Love the a330neo glad it's getting some more love 😊

[@okay_then3337]

Airbus must be practically giving those for free to save their a330neo program. Only heavy discounts make the a330neo a better option that the 787 or even upsizing to the a350.

[@steinwaldmadchen]

Or that 787 adds little value to Cathay? - 787 has better range that they are not using anyway - nothing beats A350 when it comes to longhaul heavy, and Cathay is a big player in cargo. - GENx is arguably more reliable among current generation engines, but they are famous for being very loyal to RR. - 787-10 has higher payload and capacity for shorter haul, though for some reasons they decided not make use of them. Meanwhile they are having lots of A330s now, and some anyway moving forward. Air Hong Kong within the group have a significant and growing A330 freighter fleet.

[@stevesmoneypit6137]

BOGO sales

[@steinwaldmadchen]

@@stevesmoneypit6137 Boeing also offered rock bottom prices to win order including United and Hawaiian, but unlike A330NEO 787 is not that cheap to develop / made.

[@tomstravels520]

Boeing have already been selling the 787 for less than it cost to make. 10+ years later and still not made a profit from underselling and all the issues

[@abarratt8869]

The A330neo doesn’t owe Airbus much; the development cost was pretty low. Airbus can afford to give good prices. Besides, they use this to ensure that even if the lose a sale to 787, they know Boeing are not making any money on the deal. That suits Airbus just fine. It makes it very difficult for Boeing to modernise its offerings and compete on even terms with Airbus.

[@golf94srm]

😂 no Boeing sales, he needs to cover the big deals for Airbus!

[@gunvaldsandhaland7757]

Good On Airbus A 330-900neo.Great Video And Info

[@rosieone5670]

Big Deal, Air Canada stock falls to $15.50. New planes don’t fix poor customer service and scheduling issues.

[@Jermigggricoooo]

Great to see CX order A330Neo

[@patrickdaniel1485]

AC making big improvement on OTP? was on a flight from YYZ to LIS last night August 10th . At first flight was delayed by 45, then by another hour then changed of plane at the end we departed at 01:30 on August 11th. There were at least 7 other flights that were delayed on the same night. The best joke was the slice of pound cake accompanied with a Iogo yogurt and a cup of tea or coffee for breakfast thrown to you by the FA in a paper bag. No wonder they are making tons of profit. If you've got lucky once good for you hopefully you get lucky on your next flight on AC . I flew Air Transat YYZ to LIM earlier this year, first time I flew with them long haul , I was amazed by their service and punctuality, may be I got lucky .

[@Shontaku]

They are so crap. I avoid them like the plague.

[@user-gz5ry6uj3w]

Service on all North american airlines long haul is similar. Air Canada or Air Transat, service and meals are similar, Air Transat saves you a couple of hundred though. European airlines except BA are far better, though even more expensive.

[@FrewstonBooks]

I have always found the A330 quieter and more comfortable than the 787.

[@ghostrider-be9ek]

787 HAS bleedless air , 330 is 30-40 years old design

[@steinwaldmadchen]

@@ghostrider-be9ek But it actually can't compete with 40-year-old A330CEO at 8 abreast, unfortunately. Even at 9 abreast its efficiency is closely matched by A330NEO.

[@MICHAEL-vi4pj]

787 is quieter than a330 ceo

[@ghostrider-be9ek]

@@steinwaldmadchen show me seat/cost/mile please for each

[@steinwaldmadchen]

@@ghostrider-be9ek It's up to individual carriers to configure their aircraft, but according to Leeham, an aviation analyst, a 339 burns just 2% higher than 789 in comparable seatings up to 4000nm. The difference between A330CEO and A330NEO is also small within 6h. In fact sales of A330CEO only went down after 789's EIS.

[@QiuyuanChenRyan916]

For not too far off 787 overall capability, the 330NEo is much cheaper to purchase with more room.

[@ludwigtails]

LETS GOOOO A330neo IS COMING HOME LETS GOOOOOOOO

[@tenkloosterherman]

And now in English?

[@ludwigtails]

@@tenkloosterherman I suppose so lmao

[@master1185]

That’s awesome for Cathay Pacific. I have MSFS 2020, I love using the A330-900neo and has a bunch of liveries including some fictional liveries such as Cathay Pacific due to not having that plane yet in the plane. But now the Cathay livery will be real for the A330neo on the flight sim. Let’s go….🎉

[@EthanChattargoon]

I hope Air Canada adds more flights out of Edmonton (YEG)

[@747forever9]

Thanks Dj!!

[@thyip6167]

To optimize efficiency, Cathay Pacific should also replace its Boeing 777-300s by changing its Airbus A330neo options to firm orders, ordering more Airbus A350-900 XWBs, or ordering the Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner.

[@steinwaldmadchen]

@@thyip6167 Chances are 773s are the first to go given their age. 78J is very unlikely at this point.

[@user-xz1wq2de4q]

more airbus, fewer crashes, more airbus, more deadly

[@user-xz1wq2de4q]

deadly for boeing haha

[@Trancial-x-tion]

😂😂 they had crashes enough... BS what you are saying.

[@karenblaine7266]

@@user-xz1wq2de4qAre you that immature?

[@thecaynuck]

Airbus planes crash too recently. Also the Airbus-owned ATR just had another ATR crash.

[@sysek5099]

That/s crazy no way!!!

[@kkrsnn5632]

Good on you A330 😎

[@alwaleedalthani9624]

CX will probably receive all their A330-900s before getting any of their B777-9s

[@bobbinette2112]

Air Canada has already opened Stockholm and Singapore (re-opened after a long absence)

[@Shontaku]

They could open flights to the moon for free and you still wouldn’t find me on their aircraft. Horrible service.

[@thecaynuck]

@@Shontaku I've never had issues with Air Canada and I've flown them for years. Don't let one bad experience ruin it for you. For every "horrible service" flight attendant there's several more friendlier ones.

[@yuegao7297]

Big hit on A350!

[@krysc2009]

I can see Air Canada wanting to expand more into Aisa with them potentially losing a Star Alliance partner - Asiana, with them being potentially acquired by Korean Air.

[@chriss3594]

Air Canada is the best to fly with from Canada.

[@Shontaku]

Ummmmmmmmm no. Absolutely not….in any way.

[@Ryuuranger]

Nice move for Cathay Pacific they now they need to replace their A330-300 fleet with the A330-900 Neo fleet

[@gretareinarsson7461]

Fantastic news for the A330. So happy. Im a bit suprised as I thought they would go for 787.

[@TheHomicide61]

Why would they go for a dangerous plane?

[@rastapopoulos7870]

The A330 makes perfect sense for them since they have an ageing A330ceo fleet which makes the conversion far easier and cheaper. Also, they plan to use them mostly on short to medium haul routes where the A330neo competes pretty well with the 787 (that is most suited for long haul efficiency).

[@caribbb]

Interesting Air Canada pointed out India, Stockholm & Singapore.. India i understand but I’m surprised by Singapore and especially Stockholm. Singapore can be a Star Alliance gateway to Southeast Asia but SAS is leaving Star Alliance so I don’t see the importance of that destination from a connectivity point of view. Not complaining though just wondering.

[@steinwaldmadchen]

But SAS has been weak. If demand justifies no reason AC shouldn't fill the vacuum.

[@Minecraft-ue7ux]

Everyone happy?!! He made the Cathay video

[@JungleJetAviation06]

So happy for Cathay! Have the RR engines on the 330neo ever have any issues since it was introduced? I know RR is hit or miss lol

[@agrazon]

it seems to Me that no more Boeing for Cathay as they are more focused on Airbus as their main fleet supplier.

[@Prodagist]

Honestly happy with Air Canada recently, I used to really dislike them because they had so many issues, but recently, they really seem like they're trying to improve. Service has gotten way better in the recent flights with them. The Comfort on the cabins of their newer planes is leagues better than before, and much better than any other Canadian airline. Their On time performance recently has been impeccable. Looking at the airport board and seeing a billion flight cancelations and delays in canada is normal, but I never thought I'd look at that board, and every one of those be Westjet, and not Air Canada. Even the one time I had a flight delay recently, due to matinence issues, they gave everyone on the flight $50 vouchers for any store in the airport. I know some people will think more compensation is deserved, but it's a massive step forward for Air Canada. Seeing as a few years ago, they probably would have given no compensation. They're really trying to cater to their passengers and its truly been a massive improvement.

[@cms4229]

Same. My family is from France specifically Toulouse and taking the LaGuardia to montreal flight then montreal to Toulouse flight is so practical especially given the Canada TSA so don’t have to deal with TSA in New York coming back. Literally easiest flight instead of JFK-CDG-Toulouse because I genuinely hate CDG

[@Shontaku]

Their service is still by far the worst in North America of any FS airline.

[@dorahardworking]

did Cathay Pacific order the B777X?

[@dennisthebrony2022]

FINALLY, I’VE BEEN WAITING FOR DJ TO COVER THE CATHAY A330NEO ORDER FOR A FEW DAYS ALREADY!!!!!!! 👏👏👏👏

[@tenkloosterherman]

Your Caps Lock is stuck.

[@Fred-vy1hm]

Take note Boeing this is what happens when you put profit margins over public safety.

[@jamesau4296]

Meanwhile for Lufthansa…

[@user-xz1wq2de4q]

finallyyyyyy

[@GiftedGaz78]

Why would any airline by Boeing?

[@petermykichuk3714]

How about the pilots getting ready to strike and any time around contract time airlines never do really well

[@tootallno]

Air Canada has an average age of their plans at 10.6 years. The interior is older than that. Seats are really bad and the service is among the worst in the biz. When I am talking about service I mean the quality of your travel. The FAs and ground staff is working very hard to give you a pleasant experience but then they serve food and everything is out the door.

[@lucashuang5745]

This vid is about my 2 country’s airline

[@TheBdriver]

STRIKE!!! STRIKE!!! STRIKE!!!

[@user-ij7mp2nv2z]

So are Air Canada's colors split with the black and white on the narrow bodies and the green on the wide bodies?

[@tyronedowns6140]

No Air Canada just haven't completely finish their new paint on their wide body fleet yet.

[@user-ij7mp2nv2z]

@@tyronedowns6140 Thanks !

[@juliogonzo2718]

I wish airlines would get away from euro white liveries and be a little more stylish

[@tyronedowns6140]

@@juliogonzo2718 i agreed with you because the euro white is just plain boring now lol I guess because we see it everyday lol! 😄

[@juliogonzo2718]

@@tyronedowns6140 I love the old polished aluminum liveries like old school AA

[@SumonBari-eb9qz]

Parbatipur অফিস

[@mohdaffandiariffinmohdazma3283]

Script writing can be further improved mate.

[@iceman9678]

Correction: the sp called pandemic did not destroy business. The Gov't lock downs did.

[@Southern-author]

One more thought. One way to look at those who correct your mistakes is this. They are your personal fact checkers and you don't have to pay them a cent. That is a real bargain! lol

[@tomstravels520]

Bit late by the time the video is published though. Fact checkers usually check before the video is published

[@Southern-author]

@@tomstravels520 Some of the giant YT channels actually hire professionals to edit and produce their videos. That is expensive. Many others are just one person operations and rely upon their you tube community to help them out when they make a mistake. A mainline history book may have as many as 20 people involved in the actual text. That is why it takes from six months to a year to get a book to market. It is very difficult for one person who is producing daily content on YT to achieve perfection. I am not talking about you, but some critics appear to love to correct, i.e. put down, channel producers.

[@tenkloosterherman]

I already liked the A330. The A330 NEO can only be better.

[@ADobbin1]

AC has market growth because the competition is going bankrupt and shutting down.

[@kevinandrews5291]

Why don't use use up to date footage...your usage of really old footage is becoming tiresome...change it or get blocked

[@tomstravels520]

Get blocked 😂😂😂. Oh no his footage is so old, you tube is going to ban him. Maybe you should lend him some of your aircraft footage

[@paulinejackson5861]

I hope Cathay would stop buying Airbus planes. Bad manufacturer.

[@tomstravels520]

Why? They haven’t had to ground their aircraft for major issues

[@user-rq5wn8ep1n]

Airbus is much better and most importantly much much safer than boeing.

[@thefozzybear]

Air Canada pilots will go on strike if a deal isn't reached by August 22. They can strike as soon as September 17, 2024.

[@Shontaku]

Air Canada is absolutely crap. This from a Canadian who will happily add two legs to a flight just to avoid using them. Nasty flight attendants with many who can’t speak English. Got stuck on an AC codeshare from Toronto to Vancouver and two flight attendants were chatting the whole time in Chinese.

[@nickolliver3021]

Deliveries in 2028. Long way to go yet.

[@wadehiggins1114]

Better late than never

[@nickolliver3021]

@@wadehiggins1114 says the airbus fan

[@steinwaldmadchen]

@@nickolliver3021 Cries the Boeing fan

[@nickolliver3021]

@@steinwaldmadchen yawns the airbus fan

[@steinwaldmadchen]

@@nickolliver3021 Does it matter? lol Cathay management decided moving forward they would have mostly buses other than 21 777Xs, which actually matters.

[@airdad5383]

Air Canada pilots will be going on strike in September unless they get a new contract. They want parity with US operators.

[@dalemartell8639]

Air Canada better pay their pilots, strike next month.

[@toms1348]

Finally...now the fanbois can stop crying like babies...."What about the 30- A330 order?".....whaaahh....whaaaah...

[@terencereeder9830]

Boeing fannies are not happy.

[@alvinloh9068]

You and Nicky are pretty salty, eh? Opps clunky Boring Boeing girls lmao

[@AganKunic-mi4pi]

How much will this inevitably cost the Canadian taxpayers?

[@torccchaser6712]

Air Canada is the WORST

[@tomstravels520]

Have you flown every airline in the world?

[@richardneilan2392]

Every one of my Air Canada flights has been on-time and very pleasant.

[@JohnAnderson-sq8lt]

Try West Jet if you think AC is bad

[@zixiongyou267]

The airline companies in Canada are bad. I have to pay 600-700cad from YVR to YYZ, while I can go to NYC from LAX for 300cad. The power of monopoly…

[@Sebstian208]

I’ve flown lots of airlines and air Canada hasn’t been bad for me except when they didn’t give me boarding tickets for all my connecting flights which forced me to go through security at a layover airport. I found Lufthansa to be the worst with lost and damaged luggage and generally rude staff. Korean airlines was the best

[@namevorname1973]

I had always chosen Air Canada whenever possible. I stopped. I hate boeing aircrafts and the airline is obviously heavily investing in them. Hate 787s and have no faith in 737s MAX at all. For me, boeing has lied enough.

[@frankvanderstaay7564]

787's are amazingly comfortable and reliable - have you flown on one?

[@namevorname1973]

@@frankvanderstaay7564 I have. Numerous times. Felt clastrofobic like a sardine in a tin.