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Old 6th Jun 2006, 15:25
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Question

I've read that opting for the 777-300ER to replace ageing VIR 744's may prove problematic as certain Caribbean destinations don't have the infrastructure to handle these aircraft, due to the nose and body gear being spaced too far apart. Resulting in taxi problems for such aircraft as the 77W / A346.

However, I see that AF are currently replacing their Orly based 743 fleet with High Density 777-300ER's for their Caribbean routes. I'm not sure what destinations AF are intending to operate with the 77W's.

Can anybody tell me please what VS Caribbean destinations could not, without modification, handle either the A346 or the 77W?

Cheers folks.
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