EU airlines buy form Boeing and Airbus, do americans buy from airbus?

Answer 1

Many US carriers buy Airbus aircraft. Just to name a few:

American Airlines still flies the A300
United Airlines operates the A319 and A320
Northwest Airlines flies the A320 and A330
JetBlue flies the A320
US Airways flies the A319, A320 and A330.

A lot of times it depends on how good a deal the airlines can get with the manufacturer or how quickly they can receive the airplanes.

Answer 2

They do, and in big numbers.

And as for some responses that mention Airbus do not deliver on time....well, if you look back in history you'll find that some 747 types were delayed also, it's not unique to Airbus.

And as for 'good' products (ie Boeing make 'good' while Airbus do not)....that's petty. Airbus have matched (and in some cases surpassed) Boeing in everything, not only in passenger jets but in helicopters, military, space etc (though I appreciate the JSF will be the coolest thing in the skies but the Rafale and the Eurofighter are great machines too)

It's a big shame the A380 is being delivered late but when it arrives it'll be the best aircraft in the skies by far (though the 787 will also be good).

One way to measure success is by number of aircraft orders...and Airbus have kicked Boeing to the ground for the last few years (I forget figures for 2006 but for a number of years before that Airbus won consistently).

Also, Boeing are taking Airbus and their parent company to the WTO regarding subsidies......Boeing don't like being second! I suggest people follow this case closely as it'll be interesting to see how both parties defend themselves.

So, American airlines do buy from Airbus.

Answer 3

Yes. Airlines here in the States fly the A300, A310, A319, A321, and A330. Along with Boeing jets and smaller aircraft such as Canadair/Bombardier regional jets and various Embraer aircraft.

And to the ignorant person who took a pot shot at those airlines...saying they're 'unpatriotic'...you're no expert on airlines. Airlines DO NOT buy aircraft with 'all-American' (sarcasm here)people like yourself in mind...it's whatever is most economical for them to fly on domestic and international routes, point-to point.

BTW FYI, 'All-American'...Not every part in a Boeing jet comes from the USA...some parts come from other countries. The planes are ASSEMBLED in Everett, Washington (the 747-400 and 777 Final Assembly Plant is there) and if I'm correct, Boeing has a factory in Wichita, Kansas. And Airbus aircraft have parts that come from here in the States as well as Europe. And both Boeing and Airbus jets, are safer than riding cross-country any other way!

Sorry for the tirade, just that some people are very closed-minded.

Answer 4

Yes, many US airlines use Airbus as well as Boeing. Southwest only fly B737s, JetBlue mostly fly A320s, for example.

Airlines are hard nosed about their costs and for many routes there's an Airbus that does the job more economically than Boeing, and vice versa. Most flights I have taken from Oakland (OAK) recently have been on A320s. UPS operates heavy cargo Airbuses from here too.

To expand on what someone else said, Boeing is taking Airbus to the WTO because they get help from their government, but Boeing is in shaky ground because they also get help. Last I heard Boeing were getting tax breaks from the states where they set up shop.

Answer 5

Absolutely. Even Americans recognize a good aircraft when they see one. Only Boeing tries its best to prevent American airlines from buying Airbus. But then they would, wouldn't they? They still haven't got over Concorde and probably never will.

Answer 6

Yes quite a large number of US airlines buy for airbus

Answer 7

A whole lot of them...as a matter of fact, for the time being AIRBUS (with over 1100 deliveries) & EMBRAER are selling more than BOEING even on the American market....Boeing seems to still be afloat because of its military portfolio 9kind of comparable to Lockheed)

Answer 8

Absolutely. Nothing's better than buying little bags of peanuts that Airbus passengers otherwise drop into waste receptacles; try to make eye contact and hold up a cardboard sign at exit gate,
"AIRBUS PEANUTS - AMERICAN WANTS THEM".

Answer 9

Yes. I've been on both crossing the Atlantic with EU and US airlines. At the moment Airbus is having some problems with manufacturers and contractors and they are loosing out big time to Boeing. This will sort itself out when the new superjumbo A380 project is finally completed.
Such is the demand for aircraft that both companies will be around for a long time.

Either way the chances are you'll be flying with Rolls-Royce engines. They are the preferred choice of both companies

thumbs! WTF?

Answer 10

Airlines generally go with the best deal, BA once used Lockheed L10-11 Tristars, as did KLM and others.
Several US companies use Airbus, airline manufacture is a global business,.