CR2,
I'm inclined to agree with you. Having been in several presentation/discussion groups with Airbus
regarding both the Pax & Freighter versions, I think they missed the point on the F. As you say,
PF would be better although I hope to God that my lot doesn't get ideas in that direction. The
turnround times ain't gonna be what we need, even if the manufacturers manage to resolve the problem
of the upper deck hilo. Last time I spoke to any of them, they were still struggling, especially
with stability.
In all my dealings with Airbus, they haven't got the freighter experience & it shows. Their
proposal for the A320 series freighter to challenge the B757 was well wide of the mark.
Again, I don't want to knock Airbus, our A300's suit us well & I do prefer being long haul SLF on
the 330/340 series, however, they don't seem to have their freighter act together.
RT