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Does the Boeing 747 Have a Future?
There are few who can make a case against the Boeing 747 as the most majestic and beautiful airliner in the sky. (www.airlinereporter.com) עוד...Sort type: [Top] [Newest]
The 747-8F has a very good future ahead of it! However, the 747-8I is getting close to hitting the end of the road. The 777X will be the final nail in the coffin for the 747, in terms of passenger operations. I think the 747 will remain a key player for cargo operations for decades to come.
If it is true that the unit cost per seat for 747-8 and A380 are the same, then there is a place for the 747, as its' trip cost is lower. It is a more economical option for thick routes with less overhead and and more flexibility in scheduling.
Of course the 787, 777, and A350 will be even lower cost and more flexible, but usually carrying fewer passengers.
Of course the 787, 777, and A350 will be even lower cost and more flexible, but usually carrying fewer passengers.
I know, the A340 was a flop for Airbus.
Actually it was a success for them and is a fine, good looking airplane(did I say that about an Airbus) but the 4 engines just sent the production line to an early grave.
Yes
Hopefully.
Why do people still insist on comparing the 747 to the 380? Thats like comparing a 737 to a 330. The 380 has NO competition, it is in its own class. Boeing decided long ago that they werent even going to bother to compete with it.
The -8F is doing fairly well, but the -8I is a big flop, it didnt hit the numbers advertised and its not worth the operating cost when the airlines can just get 777's instead. Boeing itself is putting an end to the 747 with the 777 and 787, just did it unknowingly.
The -8F is doing fairly well, but the -8I is a big flop, it didnt hit the numbers advertised and its not worth the operating cost when the airlines can just get 777's instead. Boeing itself is putting an end to the 747 with the 777 and 787, just did it unknowingly.