Originally Posted by
T-Vasis
Actually, Airbus and Boeing do care about this Qantas deal very much, as it will be a proving ground for the equipment, and if successful - will trigger mass global airline orders since most of all of the airlines would be pleased with a super long-haul aeroplane to open up new markets, in particular with European and US airlines operating to / from Australia via many new points that are not currently served - securing monopolies (initially), and between other continents. This is a good test case before they take the financial gamble with unproven technology...
Agreed. It’s not the first time Boeing would have customised an aeroplane just for Qantas. Think the 707.
I hope you get most of what you want Alan. Everyone whinging about Qantas not being competitive in the world, maybe it’s because of ridiculous pilot EBA’s.