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Originally Posted by gunnut
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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A revolutionary design won't do because it is revolutionary in design meaning that it will take at least a decade to get the bugs out of the new design and new support systems must be built in to accommodate the new design.
Remember this kind of size is only good for transatlantic, transpacific, and continental flights so you don't need that many airports. I would say about 10 to 15 airports in US would be enough.