Originally Posted by
Beer Baron
Not sure about that. The 30T lower MTOW equates to about 345 passengers, and the stretched fuselage is not 30T heavier so unless the -8 is flying empty then the -9 will have a greater range.
Yes Beer Baron, I see your point. The Basic Empty Weights difference wouldn’t be much, but QF wouldn’t have much over 200 in an -8, so the tanks could be filled and the range would be similar.
Anyway, the QF 787 training manager has flown both so I’m sure he will be able to provide the numbers if this was to happen.
If there was any swapping of -8 for -9 or vis versa, you can guarantee it won’t be done until the new EA’s are signed off in favour of the company.