World Affairs Board - View Single Post - Boeing to take on Airbus with (1000 seat) giant 797

gunnut · 04-24-2006, 23:16 PM

Airbus won't make money on the 380, especially with the penalties they have to pay due to the delay.

I think the number of airports in the US that will accommodate the 380 can be counted on one hand, if any at all. It's unwise if Boeing goes with a super jumbo. Maybe something using the blended wing-body design that can carry 400 - 500 passengers to replace the 747, but 30% more economical, would be the future. The 747 is a bit long on the tooth. A revolutionary design will be fit to replace it.

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gunnut *Senior Contributor* Join Date: 01-27-06 Location: DPRK, Democratik People's Republik of Kalifornia Posts: 10,274 Country:	Airbus won't make money on the 380, especially with the penalties they have to pay due to the delay. I think the number of airports in the US that will accommodate the 380 can be counted on one hand, if any at all. It's unwise if Boeing goes with a super jumbo. Maybe something using the blended wing-body design that can carry 400 - 500 passengers to replace the 747, but 30% more economical, would be the future. The 747 is a bit long on the tooth. A revolutionary design will be fit to replace it.