Originally Posted by
Roj approved
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.
If Qantas don’t put more than 200 in a 787 why get it back. From what I read the A321 NEO can take up to 240 pax , I understand J* currently carry 230.Domestically even if you throw a few rows of business in you would still get over 200 pax in , with freight, at a burn of slightly less than a 738. Even trans continental the numbers don’t really stack up for a 787 return to domestic with around 200 seats.
Saying that, and knowing the current management it’s probably on the cards!!