Boeing and Airbus model numbers
I notice that British Airways initial order is for 8 787-8 and 16
787-9 aircraft.
Will these become 787-836 and 787-936 on delivery? Likewise the 747-8I
for Lufthansa will they become 747-830I on delivery?
Why have Boeing decided to start with series 800, 900 and not the more
logical series 100, 200, 300 etc, Similarly Airbus A-350 will come in
-800, -900 flavours to start with, with -1000 and -1200 to follow. Can
some one please explain, or have I missed something important.
Thanks in anticipation,
Be lucky
David