Er, they have ....... 737-300 :E

They don' t want the NG? With the low US$, it should be a good deal right?

Not sure, (Just having a pop at captjns). At the end of the day a common fleet saves on a multitude of costs, (maint., crew training etc, etc)
The bean counters probably came down with a better deal from Airbus.........

The answer might be found in paragraph 4 of this link in the Middle East forum. http://www.pprune.org/middle-east/33...roll-cafe.html

Apparently they went with the A320 as they have a more convenient table in the cockpit for their laptops :}

Besides the Airbus cabin is far more comfortable and spacious for the pax compared to the narrow Boeings....

Yeah... but at the end of the day... the pilot flies the Boeing, while the Airbus flies the pilot:E.

Did not mean to offend any Airbus Drivers. I will say that the Airbus is a very comfortable ride in the back. And the cockpit sure looks more user friendly too.

Which one is the most cost efficient/fuel efficient, 320 or NG?

Well... Boeing, naturally will say the NG wins hands down:ok:... and Airbus on the other hand, naturally will say Airbus wins hands down:ok:.

Light loads, the NG can putter along happily at FL410 burning about 33kgs per minute. Not sure about the Airbus capabilities however. Anyone shed light on regarding fuel efficiency for the IAE V2500 motor?

Air NZ was known for achieving discounts on its aircraft purchases by buying the last of the "superseded" models off the line. While they have 737-300s they aren't as old as that sounds, as they were the very last off the production line (same with some other types they operate).

What about the 787's
 

Just like the 787's they have on order, the last off the line :=

Can't imagine those A320s will be last off either :}

They were in at the start with the B747-400, indeed they wore one out and had to scrap it.

Tosh,:rolleyes: I have about 4,000 hrs on the 737 (300-800), 757/767 & nearly the same on 319,320 & 321.
I was initially sceptical of the FBW etc, but that's the same for the 777. So in the end they are all just aeroplanes. However, the "Bus" is the nicer (quieter, roomier, more comfortable) place to work in!

Two of the more stupid comments on PPRuNe in recent times (and no, I don't fly an Airbus).

Air New Zealand schedule question
 

Air New Zealand 777 HKG layover?

Network timetable question...Air New Zealand cut their HKG-LHR 777 service to 5 p/week for winter sched from daily but the AKL-HKG remains daily...all timings remain standard. My question is that by my estimates they must now layover a 777 for almost 36 hours twice per week in HKG?

Anyone know if this right-seems amazing to leave an aircraft downroute for that long (as a good ex network planner!)