ASIANA : OZ ! AAR !

Asiana Airlines posted income before taxes of KWR147 billion ($12.1 million) for the second quarter, down 75.5% from a KRW600 pre-tax profit in the year-ago period owing mainly to a KRW743 billion net loss on foreign currency exchange.

But the Seoul-based carrier suggested it remains in a strong position despite the profit decline, pointing to a year-over-year 46% increase in quarterly revenue to KRW12.39 trillion.

It also earned KRW1.78 trillion in operating income excluding currency-related losses, reversed from an operating loss of KRW1.3 trillion in the year-ago period.

It noted that pre-tax income for the first half was KRW1.37 trillion, reversed from a loss on the same basis of KRW2.53 trillion in the year-ago period.

Its full-year 2009 loss was KRW2.62 trillion.

It did not provide guidance, but KB Investment Securities Co. predicted "record quarterly earnings in the third quarter thanks to such factors as the summer travel season that will spark a rise in demand for air travel," according to the Korea Herald.

Asiana said its international passenger business is on the rise "due to recovery of outbound passenger demand to China, Japan, etc.

In addition, easier visa issuance for Chinese [passengers] and [the] visa waiver program to the US have made international passengers grow." International traffic jumped 27.7% year-over-year to 6.54 billion RPKs on a 10.2% lift in capacity to 8.5 billion ASKs, producing a load factor of 76.9%, up 10.5 points.

Yield heightened 13.1% to KRW96.8.

Asiana Airlines commande 6 Airbus A380

La compagnie aérienne sud-coréenne Asiana Airlines a annoncé aujourd'hui qu'elle avait commandé six exemplaires de l'avion gros porteur A380 d'Airbus pour un prix catalogue de 1,8 milliard de dollars US.

Le constructeur européen doit livrer les appareils entre 2014 et 2017, a ajouté Asiana Airlines, deuxième compagnie aérienne sud-coréenne. Les gros porteurs doivent être utilisés pour des liaisons vers l'Europe et les Etats-Unis, a précisé la compagnie.

Cette commande intervient alors que l'assouplissement de l'attribution de visas pour les entrées aux Etats-Unis a dopé la demande sur les vols trans-pacifiques. "Les vols long-courrier devraient augmenter de plus de 5% chaque année grâce aux accords de libre-échange (qu'a passés la Corée du Sud avec l'Europe et les Etats-Unis) et l'assouplissement de l'attribution de visas", a déclaré Yoon Young-Doo, Pdg de la compagnie dans un communiqué.

"Nous avons pris la décision d'accélérer notre développement", a-t-il ajouté.
La compagnie a jusque là exploité essentiellement des vols régionaux vers l'Asie tandis que son principal concurrent, Korean Air, domine le secteur long-courrier.
L'A380, un avion très gros porteur pouvant transporter jusqu'à 853 passagers, a rencontré récemment des problèmes quand un moteur du constructeur britannique Rolls-Royce, équipant un avion de la compagnie australienne Qantas, a explosé en vol le 4 novembre.

Cet incident a contraint à des inspections et remplacements qui ont fini par perturber la production des avions équipés de cette motorisation. Airbus a indiqué fin décembre avoir livré en 2010 moins d'A380 que prévu, avec 18 très gros porteurs remis aux compagnies aériennes, contre 20 prévus à l'origine.

Asiana To Operate A380s To the U.S.

South Korea’s second-largest carrier Asiana Airlines has placed a firm order for six Airbus A380s, which will help it take advantage of an expected boost in demand on transpacific routes.
An Asiana spokesman says the carrier has signed a contract with Airbus for the six A380s with the first two to come in 2014, followed by two in 2015 and two in 2017.
The Star Alliance carrier has yet to make an engine selection, adds the spokesman, who was unable to say when a decision would be made.
Asiana’s spokesman concedes that Korean Air’s decision to order A380s, with the first five coming this year, may have been a factor in Asiana’s move.
But he says a bigger reason for the decision was Asiana’s desire to capitalize on the projected increase in traffic that is set to occur between South Korea and the U.S., now that a free trade agreement between the two countries appears likely to come into effect.
He says passenger traffic between the two countries is also expected to increase because it is now easier for Koreans to get visa-free entry to the U.S.
The spokesman declines to say which U.S. cities Asiana’s A380s will serve. He also says the carrier plans to operate the aircraft to Europe.
Another reason for the move is that Asiana wants to use the A380 to reinforce its position as a top-tier premium carrier, says the spokesman.
At this stage, Asiana plans to equip its A380s with 525 passenger seats in three classes: economy, business and first.
The aircraft will be replacing some of the carrier’s Boeing 777-200ERs and its two Boeing 747-400 passenger aircraft.
Asiana in the past had a larger fleet of 747-400 passenger aircraft, but it converted some to freighters. The spokesman says the last two 747-400 passenger aircraft in the fleet might also be converted to freighters or reassigned to routes within Asia such as Seoul Incheon-Bangkok.
The spokesman says one reason Asiana chose the A380 over the Boeing 747-8 is because the carrier already has an order for 30 Airbus A350s and there is some commonality in parts and equipment between the two aircraft types.
Airbus’ chief operating officer customers, John Leahy, says the order “is a further endorsement of the A380 as the most efficient tool to meet demand on the world’s most heavily traveled routes, especially out of the fast-growing Asia-Pacific region.”
“With the A380 in its fleet, Asiana will be able to increase its share of international traffic and reinforce its well-deserved status as one of the world’s premier carriers,” he says.

Jeannot a écrit:Asiana Airlines commande 6 Airbus A380

Asiana Airlines commande 6 Airbus A380

La compagnie aérienne sud-coréenne Asiana Airlines a annoncé aujourd'hui qu'elle avait commandé six exemplaires de l'avion gros porteur A380 d'Airbus pour un prix catalogue de 1,8 milliard de dollars US.

Le constructeur européen doit livrer les appareils entre 2014 et 2017, a ajouté Asiana Airlines, deuxième compagnie aérienne sud-coréenne. Les gros porteurs doivent être utilisés pour des liaisons vers l'Europe et les Etats-Unis, a précisé la compagnie.

Cette commande intervient alors que l'assouplissement de l'attribution de visas pour les entrées aux Etats-Unis a dopé la demande sur les vols trans-pacifiques. "Les vols long-courrier devraient augmenter de plus de 5% chaque année grâce aux accords de libre-échange (qu'a passés la Corée du Sud avec l'Europe et les Etats-Unis) et l'assouplissement de l'attribution de visas", a déclaré Yoon Young-Doo, Pdg de la compagnie dans un communiqué.

"Nous avons pris la décision d'accélérer notre développement", a-t-il ajouté.
La compagnie a jusque là exploité essentiellement des vols régionaux vers l'Asie tandis que son principal concurrent, Korean Air, domine le secteur long-courrier.

L'A380, un avion très gros porteur pouvant transporter jusqu'à 853 passagers, a rencontré récemment des problèmes quand un moteur du constructeur britannique Rolls-Royce, équipant un avion de la compagnie australienne Qantas, a explosé en vol le 4 novembre.

Cet incident a contraint à des inspections et remplacements qui ont fini par perturber la production des avions équipés de cette motorisation. Airbus a indiqué fin décembre avoir livré en 2010 moins d'A380 que prévu, avec 18 très gros porteurs remis aux compagnies aériennes, contre 20 prévus à l'origine.

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Jeannot a écrit:Plus de détails sur le Pourquoi et le Comment de la commande d'Asiana

Asiana To Operate A380s To the U.S.

South Korea’s second-largest carrier Asiana Airlines has placed a firm order for six Airbus A380s, which will help it take advantage of an expected boost in demand on transpacific routes.
An Asiana spokesman says the carrier has signed a contract with Airbus for the six A380s with the first two to come in 2014, followed by two in 2015 and two in 2017.
The Star Alliance carrier has yet to make an engine selection, adds the spokesman, who was unable to say when a decision would be made.
Asiana’s spokesman concedes that Korean Air’s decision to order A380s, with the first five coming this year, may have been a factor in Asiana’s move.
But he says a bigger reason for the decision was Asiana’s desire to capitalize on the projected increase in traffic that is set to occur between South Korea and the U.S., now that a free trade agreement between the two countries appears likely to come into effect.
He says passenger traffic between the two countries is also expected to increase because it is now easier for Koreans to get visa-free entry to the U.S.
The spokesman declines to say which U.S. cities Asiana’s A380s will serve. He also says the carrier plans to operate the aircraft to Europe.

Another reason for the move is that Asiana wants to use the A380 to reinforce its position as a top-tier premium carrier, says the spokesman.
At this stage, Asiana plans to equip its A380s with 525 passenger seats in three classes: economy, business and first.
The aircraft will be replacing some of the carrier’s Boeing 777-200ERs and its two Boeing 747-400 passenger aircraft.
Asiana in the past had a larger fleet of 747-400 passenger aircraft, but it converted some to freighters. The spokesman says the last two 747-400 passenger aircraft in the fleet might also be converted to freighters or reassigned to routes within Asia such as Seoul Incheon-Bangkok.

The spokesman says one reason Asiana chose the A380 over the Boeing 747-8 is because the carrier already has an order for 30 Airbus A350s and there is some commonality in parts and equipment between the two aircraft types.

Airbus’ chief operating officer customers, John Leahy, says the order “is a further endorsement of the A380 as the most efficient tool to meet demand on the world’s most heavily traveled routes, especially out of the fast-growing Asia-Pacific region.”
“With the A380 in its fleet, Asiana will be able to increase its share of international traffic and reinforce its well-deserved status as one of the world’s premier carriers,” he says.

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PierHand a écrit:Asiana semble préférer RR pour ses futurs A 380

le tam tam gueulard de Joyce QF n'aura convaincu personne.

Et l'EA semble aussi faire le forcing pour passer. Mais A 380-900 possible pour Asiana, ALORS....?

Et puis RR est seul sur le 350XWB, faute de concurrence !

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South Korea's Asiana Airlines is yet to reach a decision on the
engines for six newly ordered Airbus A380s, but insists the recent
problems with Rolls-Royce's Trent 900 will not necessarily disadvantage
the manufacturer.
Asiana plans to take delivery of the aircraft from 2014. Two will
arrive in 2014, two more in 2015 and the remaining pair in 2017.
The Star Alliance carrier has yet to select engines for the A380s,
but says the Trent 900 problems that emerged after the Qantas A380
incident in November are not the reason for the delayed decision, and it
is assessing both the Trent and the Engine Alliance GP7200.


Asiana has 30 A350s on order, for which the Rolls-Royce Trent XWB is
the only engine, but its current long-haul fleet is fitted mostly with
General Electric and Pratt & Whitney powerplants. Rival Korean Air's
A380s will have GP7200s.

Bien sûr, ils se cachent derrière les "on dit" et leur paraître, sur les questions techniques !

Asiana Airlines, based in Seoul, South Korea, will take delivery of these aircraft in 2014, marking its first Rolls-Royce powered aircraft to enter service. Asiana Airlines has previously ordered Trent XWB engines for 30 firm and 10 option A350 XWB aircraft.

Yong Wook Lee, Senior Vice President Legal Affairs and Purchasing, Asiana Airlines, said: “This contract, to power a significant addition to our fleet, strengthens our important relationship with Rolls-Royce. The Trent 900 will offer us economic benefits and will be combined with TotalCare® support that will maximise the reliability of our Airbus A380s.”

Jim Sheard, Rolls-Royce Senior Vice President – Civil Aerospace, said: “We are very pleased that Asiana has put their trust in Trent 900 technology that will deliver significant operational and environmental benefits. This confirms the Trent 900 as the true market leader and engine of choice for the majority of A380 operators and marks a further deepening of our relationship with Asiana Airlines as we work to support their fleet expansion.”
Rolls-Royce Trent 900 engines have now been selected to power the Airbus A380 by 10 out of 15 airlines.

South Korea's Asiana Airlines has selected the [Vous devez être inscrit et connecté pour voir ce lien] engine to power its six recently-ordered [Vous devez être inscrit et connecté pour voir ce lien] A380s.
The agreement includes a TotalCare long-term maintenance contract.
Asiana will take delivery of the aircraft between 2014 and 2017.
The carrier also has 30 [Vous devez être inscrit et connecté pour voir ce lien] XWBs on order, for which the Rolls-Royce Trent XWB is the only engine. Its current long-haul fleet is fitted mainly with General Electric and [Vous devez être inscrit et connecté pour voir ce lien] powerplants.

Air Lease Corp. signed long-term lease agreements for 29 aircraft with Asian airlines.
China Eastern Airlines will lease 10 new Airbus A320-200s and five new Boeing 737-800s, for delivery in 2012 and 2013, in a transaction valued at approximately $700 million.

It will also acquire from CEA three 767-300ERs, two under lease with MIAT Mongolian, for delivery in May and November 2011, and one to Orient Thai Airlines for delivery in August 2011.

The lessor also signed a long-term lease agreement with China Southern Airlines for two new A320-200s for delivery in November and December, and a 12-year agreement with Air China for two new A330-200s for delivery in July and October.

It entered into an eight-year lease agreement with Asiana Airlines for two new A321-200s for delivery in May and November 2012, and a 10-year agreement for one new A330-300 for delivery in July 2012, as well as a 12-year agreement with Garuda Indonesia for three new 737-800s for delivery in November 2013, December 2013 and September 2014. It will also lease two used 767-300ERs to be delivered in May and November this year, and one new 737-800 for delivery in May 2014, to MIAT Mongolian Airlines.
“Airlines in the Asia-Pacific region have been working closely with ALC management to develop long-term jet aircraft leasing programs to cover both growth and replacement requirements,” said ALC Chairman and CEO Steven Udvar-Hazy.

Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company, has won a contract for Trent 900 engines to power six Airbus A380 aircraft from Asiana Airlines. The order includes a TotalCare® long-term service agreement.

Asiana Airlines, based in Seoul, South Korea, will take delivery of these aircraft in 2014, marking its first Rolls-Royce powered aircraft to enter service. Asiana Airlines has previously ordered Trent XWB engines for 30 firm and 10 option A350 XWB aircraft.

Yong Wook Lee, Senior Vice President Legal Affairs and Purchasing, Asiana Airlines, said: “This contract, to power a significant addition to our fleet, strengthens our important relationship with Rolls-Royce. The Trent 900 will offer us economic benefits and will be combined with TotalCare® support that will maximise the reliability of our Airbus A380s.”

Jim Sheard, Rolls-Royce Senior Vice President – Civil Aerospace, said: “We are very pleased that Asiana has put their trust in Trent 900 technology that will deliver significant operational and environmental benefits. This confirms the Trent 900 as the true market leader and engine of choice for the majority of A380 operators and marks a further deepening of our relationship with Asiana Airlines as we work to support their fleet expansion.”
Rolls-Royce Trent 900 engines have now been selected to power the Airbus A380 by 10 out of 15 airlines.

• RR donne toujours des garanties sérieuses et adéquates. Pourquoi ce souci ? L'EA n'en donne pas ? Cela serait étonnant ! Le GP7200 semble légèrement moins bon, malgré le "fan", apparemment pris à partir de la propriété intellectuelle de RR (comme on semble pouvoir glaner des conclusions, à ce stade, du litige entre RR et P&W/UTC), et n'a pas les capacités d'évolution du RR Trent 900. Mais l'EA (et ses associés, du moins dans les limites tracées pour chacun, et par chacun respectivement, et d'un commun accord, même si le litige précité est réputé être un des facteurs de désaccord dans l'Alliance EA), offre tout de même de sérieuses garanties !
  
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• Comme le savent les gens sensés, ayant les connaissances appropriées, il n'y a jamais eu de problème de rigidité et de vibrations dans le cas du RR Trent 900. "Dead-Horse Flogger" continue à sortir cette fiction. Si les gens le prenaient au sérieux, il pourrait finir par se mettre dans une position délicate ! Son Forum, aussi ! :lol:
  

South Korea's Asiana Airlines has selected the [Vous devez être inscrit et connecté pour voir ce lien] engine to power its six recently-ordered [Vous devez être inscrit et connecté pour voir ce lien] A380s.
The agreement includes a TotalCare long-term maintenance contract.
Asiana will take delivery of the aircraft between 2014 and 2017.
The carrier also has 30 [Vous devez être inscrit et connecté pour voir ce lien] XWBs on order, for which the Rolls-Royce Trent XWB is the only engine. Its current long-haul fleet is fitted mainly with General Electric and [Vous devez être inscrit et connecté pour voir ce lien] powerplants.

Jeannot a écrit:ttt... ttt... vous en dites trop ou pas assez....

• 8 x A300-600R ;
  
• 16 x A330-300 et 14 x A330-200 ;(moteurs P&W)
  
• 10 x A380. (moteurs EA : GP7200)
  

• B747, ... B777-200(ER), .... B777-300 et B777-300ER, ... et B747-8I (mélange de moteurs P&W & GE), et B787 (moteurs GEnx) .
  

Asiana Airlines (OZ) has posted a third-quarter consolidated net profit of KRW80.2 billion ($73 million), a turnaround from a net loss of KRW34.7 billion for the same period a year ago.

The result was also an improvement over OZ’s second-quarter, non-consolidated net loss of KRW47.3 billion (ATW Daily News, Aug. 14).

Non-consolidated net income for the third quarter was KRW70.2 billion.

Revenues increased 5.2% year-over-year to KRW1.56 trillion from KRW1.48 trillion. However, the South Korean carrier’s operating profit dropped to KRW108.9 billion from KRW180 billion because of higher fuel prices and lease expenses.

The Star Alliance carrier added five passenger aircraft and two freighters to its fleet during the third quarter.