A380 woes
Malaysian (MH) are concerned about the low 'offers' they have received for their A380 fleet either for purchase or lease.
It appears Airbus may rescue their predicament if a large order for the A350 is forthcoming.
It appears Airbus may rescue their predicament if a large order for the A350 is forthcoming.
Volga-Dnepr Group (Airbridge Cargo) just announced their intent to buy another 20 747-8F
Boeing gets cargo boost for 747 jumbo jet at Paris Air Show - MarketWatch
Given the lack of competition and the unique capabilities of the 747 Freighter, my crystal ball says Boeing will be able to keep the 747 line going at ~15-20 aircraft/year for quite a while, building mainly freighters. And if someone comes in and wants a few Intercontinentals, so much the better.
Boeing gets cargo boost for 747 jumbo jet at Paris Air Show - MarketWatch
Given the lack of competition and the unique capabilities of the 747 Freighter, my crystal ball says Boeing will be able to keep the 747 line going at ~15-20 aircraft/year for quite a while, building mainly freighters. And if someone comes in and wants a few Intercontinentals, so much the better.
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Volga-Dnepr Group (Airbridge Cargo) just announced their intent to buy another 20 747-8F
Boeing gets cargo boost for 747 jumbo jet at Paris Air Show - MarketWatch
Given the lack of competition and the unique capabilities of the 747 Freighter, my crystal ball says Boeing will be able to keep the 747 line going at ~15-20 aircraft/year for quite a while, building mainly freighters. And if someone comes in and wants a few Intercontinentals, so much the better.
Boeing gets cargo boost for 747 jumbo jet at Paris Air Show - MarketWatch
Given the lack of competition and the unique capabilities of the 747 Freighter, my crystal ball says Boeing will be able to keep the 747 line going at ~15-20 aircraft/year for quite a while, building mainly freighters. And if someone comes in and wants a few Intercontinentals, so much the better.
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I think a number of people are missing the point. When people have travelled in a 380 in what ever class there appears to be a palpable positive comment from them which you do not get from other A/C currently. The A/C wins with the customer, but may not win with the bean counters, as it as has been said. It is only useful on some high volume routes and this is where it will make its name and money. It will never be like the early 747 which were bought by every little country world wide with aspirations in a "mines bigger than yours" so to speak kind of way regardless of the economics - sub Saharan Africa to think of one area. It is not the game changer that the Jumbo was but it has a place on high volume long haul although its cargo capacity is limited in comparison with 747 I would agree. At the end of the day its is down to the accountants who will decide ultimately its success or otherwise, not the public / pilots / spotters / interested observers.
My two pennies worth.
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Mr Mac ( an unfortunatly far too frequent 380 flyer)
My two pennies worth.
Regards
Mr Mac ( an unfortunatly far too frequent 380 flyer)