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Old 20th Jul 2005, 17:06
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Woooooooaaaaaahhhh.

I think we are all getting a bit carried away here. It will be 747's next.
I think it will be a long time before BRS see's anything larger than a 767-200 as it just wouldn't be able to cope.

There are many many things to take into account when dealing with a/c larger than 767-300's such as 777's or 330's.
BRS could not cope with these a/c for quite a few years. Could you imagine a 777 taxiing past the old terminal for 27, the wing span would take the roof off - the 330 is even larger!!
You would need widebody loading equipment for the LD8's, along with facilities and space to go with it.

And what about load factors?? If you cant fill a 757, why bring in something larger? That is of course if you are not looking at doing double drops..........
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