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Old 6th Mar 2009, 05:42
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Considering most 747-400 operators are also 777-300ER operators, that is a moot point.

Part of the reason why the 747-8I and A380 have sold so poorly is the shift to more longer range twins (777, 787, A350XWB).

Even prior to the A380, with 77W deliveries, there wer ebarely double-digit orders for 747-400 conversions anyway - considering the 777F has far better economics than a converted 747-400, its a no brainer in todays world.
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