BA 747-400 laid up
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BA 747-400 laid up
Does it make sense for BA to lay up two 747-400 acft when they are still using all of their 777 acft with the Rolls Royce engines?
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Unfortunately, irrespective of the 'once in a lifetime possibility of ice build up after a long, high altitude trans-Siberian cold soak transit that neither Boeing nor RR could have foreseen' one has to ask, what's the problem with the RR 777?
That would be akin to saying lets ground the 737 fleet due to the remote possibility of the consequences of a rad alt failure not being noticed by a three man crew.
Now that the consequences are in the open, an SOP exists to ensure correct engine response during descent and a mechanical fix is on the way, you still think they should be grounded?
A little knowledge is a dangerous thing.
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Damn! Over use of the smiley 
That would be akin to saying lets ground the 737 fleet due to the remote possibility of the consequences of a rad alt failure not being noticed by a three man crew.
Now that the consequences are in the open, an SOP exists to ensure correct engine response during descent and a mechanical fix is on the way, you still think they should be grounded?
A little knowledge is a dangerous thing.
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SLF had better get used to the idea that 4-engine types are going away (except for a few routes and/or cargo) as the economics of a twin are simply hard to beat.
Quite frankly, I'm surprised that BA have any -400's left.
It makes flying so much simplier for the former 4-engine Commanders, as they now do not have to consider continuing (long range) to destination on one...
Quite frankly, I'm surprised that BA have any -400's left.
It makes flying so much simplier for the former 4-engine Commanders, as they now do not have to consider continuing (long range) to destination on one...
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As TechCons tried to point out before the thread went off course the engine type/maker is irrelevant.
It's down to operating costs and whilst you may be able to justify using a 747 on a route where you can fill the aircraft if the loads drop the economics may well tilt toward using 777.
It's down to operating costs and whilst you may be able to justify using a 747 on a route where you can fill the aircraft if the loads drop the economics may well tilt toward using 777.
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I just have to ask why are the B744's being laid up at Cardiff? Couldn't they be parked in the desert like Algeria etc where the air is dry and the risk of corrosion is minimised.
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It's short term, they are parked on care and maintenance at a BA Engineering facilty. Both *were* expected to return to service in the summer, only time will tell if they do.
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tesco could help
"Yes, all that remains now is for BA to find the cash to fill 'em with gas!"
they could ask all the staff to save their 5p/liter tesco petrol vouchers. My mum gives me hers and they save me £8 on my landrover V8, so on a 747........!
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they could ask all the staff to save their 5p/liter tesco petrol vouchers. My mum gives me hers and they save me £8 on my landrover V8, so on a 747........!
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