787 deliveries look to slow down this month compared to the 13 airframes handed over in August. So far in September, Boeing has delivered 3 787s and I project that there will be 7 to 8 more deliveries by month’s end. Again the two 787-8 for Kenya Airways are sitting in storage this time in Everett to where they were recently ferried. The windows and doors are sealed indicating a long period of storage. It seems they won’t be going anywhere soon. Another 787-8 for PrivatAir is also still waiting to be delivered but the reason for the delay is unknown while for Kenya Airways it’s the lack of financing to complete the purchase coupled with the closure of the Ex-Im Bank (thank you US Congress). What is unknown is how many other future 787 deliveries may be impacted by Congress’ refusal to renew the bank’s charter and allow it to finance foreign purchases of US made products.
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Looking at future deliveries, one cannot help but notice that certain airlines will get a majority of their 787 fleet delivered in short order. For example, British Airways will receive 16 of the 22 787-9 over the next 13 months starting this month. American Airlines, who took it's first 787-8 in January 2015 will have 17 in its fleet by the end May 2016. United took it's first 787-9 in September, 2014 and should have all 18 aircraft in their fleet by the end of June 2016 a period of 21 months. Virgin Atlantic has 17 787-9 on order and has 7 in their fleet already. They will have 13 aircraft by the end of June 2016 also a period of 21 months from the time they took first delivery. Boeing large and important clients are taking on the new aircraft in significant quantities as they look to renew fleets, reduce fuel and maintenance costs, and supply a better product to their customers...despite 9 abreast seating. Other airlines are in no rush, for example, Etihad has 41 787-9s on order and has taken delivery of 5 this year and will take another 5 next year. A very slow process compared to British, American, United and Virgin. Deliveries in 2017 will look very interesting but I can see Air France and KLM getting much of their fleets filled out during that time.
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