747-400 BA how long?
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747-400 BA how long?
How many years left has the 747-400 got with BA? I heard that 12 are being traded, that still leaves 45. Could they swap all of them for 777-300's?? Is the 777-300 capable of replacing the 747-400's?
Will this jumbo be around in BA colours in 20 years time?
Will this jumbo be around in BA colours in 20 years time?
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Probably not in 20 years time as the airframes will no doubt by then be considered as well past their sell-by date.
However as the 747-400 stands it is considered a very fine aircraft which is well suited to a lot of BA's routes. It's contribution in BA will continue for many years yet.
I believe it is also very possible that at some future stage stategy with regard to capacity will reverse and more 400's will be purchased. BA have never ever made a significant decision in the past that hasn't been reversed at some future time. It's a funny old world!
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However as the 747-400 stands it is considered a very fine aircraft which is well suited to a lot of BA's routes. It's contribution in BA will continue for many years yet.
I believe it is also very possible that at some future stage stategy with regard to capacity will reverse and more 400's will be purchased. BA have never ever made a significant decision in the past that hasn't been reversed at some future time. It's a funny old world!
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Exeng
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" size="2">heard that 12 are being traded</font>
How long? 10 years plus is my guess. The 744 is still being manufactured so even if BA need to, they could still buy more.
That's todays news.
Rod