B777 versus A330?
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Bmused,
I hear you, but seeing where the article comes from. . .
Anyway, isn't there a new ruling in the making concerning LROPS (Long range. . .)? I guess that would bring new advantages to the quads, especially on high-terrain routes like across the Himalayas.
One thing is sure: you won't find me in a twin on a route with a potential diversion time of 180 min or more.
I hear you, but seeing where the article comes from. . .
Anyway, isn't there a new ruling in the making concerning LROPS (Long range. . .)? I guess that would bring new advantages to the quads, especially on high-terrain routes like across the Himalayas.
One thing is sure: you won't find me in a twin on a route with a potential diversion time of 180 min or more.
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So the 777/a350/787 and future long haul twins won't be allowed to the fly over the Himalayas. Not such a big deal when that'll cover maybe 2 to 5% of all long haul routes if that much at all.
Not that this seems to concern the airlines, more and more are ditching quads for twins. The Big twins are here to stay, regardless of your personal opinions, this is just cold hard fact.
And if you're trying to discredit the source of the article.... Seattle PI are no friend of Boeing's and have been quick to be critical of them.
Personaly I'll board any plane that gets me to where I want to go. And if that happens to be a twin, then I'll know why my ticket was cheaper
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Not that this seems to concern the airlines, more and more are ditching quads for twins. The Big twins are here to stay, regardless of your personal opinions, this is just cold hard fact.
And if you're trying to discredit the source of the article.... Seattle PI are no friend of Boeing's and have been quick to be critical of them.
Personaly I'll board any plane that gets me to where I want to go. And if that happens to be a twin, then I'll know why my ticket was cheaper
.
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777 Debate
The 777 was never designed to be in competition with 330-300. It was designed to replace the md 11and Tristar. I am a 330 driver but I believe the new 777 will kill the 340, all variants. Carries more, burns less(remember 60$ to the barrell) and saves time. The 340-500,600 engines are
. Ask SAA, Cathay and Emirates, lots of engine changes!! And then it is only a matter of time before they get 240min Etops certification on the 777. Bye bye Bus.
The 777 was never designed to be in competition with 330-300. It was designed to replace the md 11and Tristar. I am a 330 driver but I believe the new 777 will kill the 340, all variants. Carries more, burns less(remember 60$ to the barrell) and saves time. The 340-500,600 engines are
. Ask SAA, Cathay and Emirates, lots of engine changes!! And then it is only a matter of time before they get 240min Etops certification on the 777. Bye bye Bus.
