Originally Posted by
ElZilcho
777X is to big apparently... for us anyway.
ULR Configured 787-9's will also have the GEnx engines which are more efficient than the Rollers.
Been told the HGW 787-10's has been finalized as in we've been given the figures.
COVID's thrown a real spanner in the works however. Rumors have it we're looking for more 777's to Lease as Boeing have had real QC issues with 787 deliveries and there's no way the -200's can come back so we're short on frames.
Probably should have chosen the A350 as it's a better ULR Aircraft, but that would of introduced yet another fleet for select routes.
Suppose Long term the A350 could a 777 replacement, but I believe the goal is still to be 100% 787's in a variety of configurations.
Yep, would agree the A350-1000 is a better aeroplane, newer and apparently more efficient as long as you don't mind the paint peeling off, but I'm sure that will be fixed. BTW, it's "....but that would
have introduced..." Just sayin'.