Originally Posted by
Going Boeing
I think two new fleets are needed - the cost (& time) for the A380 wing crack repairs is so prohibitive that one of the considerations being looked at is permanently retiring four A380’s and trying to bring ahead B787 deliveries. Would probably mean that the B747’s would have to stay in service for a few more years as well.
An interesting comment about the 787 as I have been told the training section have been told they will be doing 8 commands on it a month next year. I feel that chickens and roost are coming into vogue.