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The EI 757s are also PW powered which on average burn around 1t less fuel per T/A crossing when compared to the heavier RR.
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RR vs PW
Good question. RR was the chosen engine for the launch of the 757, although I believe in the States the PW variant is (was) the more common of the two.
For the likes of BA, a joint launch customer, it had commonality with its 767/744 fleets - certainly for the second batch ordered, presenting maintenance cost savings.
But I understand alot came down to reliability and maintenance schedules - On wing life of PW as low as 7k hrs with RR achieving close 40k hrs on wing (extreme cases taken). Reliability being crucial for ETOPS.
RR was of course more powerful with better performance figures, and I guess fuel burn wasn't so critical 30+ years ago! (1t saving is round trip T/A crossing, my correction).
For the likes of BA, a joint launch customer, it had commonality with its 767/744 fleets - certainly for the second batch ordered, presenting maintenance cost savings.
But I understand alot came down to reliability and maintenance schedules - On wing life of PW as low as 7k hrs with RR achieving close 40k hrs on wing (extreme cases taken). Reliability being crucial for ETOPS.
RR was of course more powerful with better performance figures, and I guess fuel burn wasn't so critical 30+ years ago! (1t saving is round trip T/A crossing, my correction).
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PW vs RR fuel burn
Up to 1t on a transatlantic crossing isn't all that much, maybe even less vital when you take into account maintenance, reliability, (total) cost of ownership etc. I have no opinion one way or the other, just saying its not all about fuel burn, otherwise any two competing engines will always have a loser.
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Looks like EI have learned from the previous weather problems by cancelling 7 mainline and 10 regional flights and given passengers at least 12 hours notice. Should make life easier for staff.
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The 757 departed Shannon for Boston Today 1st Feb on a proving flight as EIN2133. Due back into Dublin Monday morning as EIN2132. Photos of the departure at Flickr: shanairpic's Photostream
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Had the privilege of being on board EI-LBR today before it departed SNN for BOS as flt EI-2133. I have to say I was quite surprised with the interior. I took some pics but I dont think it is appropriate yet to put them up online.
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Just for those wondering if LBR will bare that colour scheme, it won't - Simply until LBS is fully ready and painted in full Aer Lingus livery - at that time LBR will re-enter the hangar to be fully re-painted, LBT will be fully repainted before entering service alike LBS.
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there was a rumour that one of the 3 (757s) would be painted in a retro livery, any truth in the rumour ?
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Just wondering if anyone knows the base breakdown of EI aircraft?
I know belfast is 2 a319 in winter and 2 a319 and 1 a320 in summer, but was wondering about everywhere else
I know belfast is 2 a319 in winter and 2 a319 and 1 a320 in summer, but was wondering about everywhere else