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Asia they like the wide bodies like the A330 and 767, although it is concerning the A330NEO is not making a lot of sales, I would encourage they made a re engined option for the 767, might be a cost effective quick solution, as its still in production. However, Europe and the Americas definitely favor the narrow bodies for these longer flights making it more sensible to build the 757 again (probably very expensive compared to re engined 767). Would be ideal if they could build them both again like in the 70s, but probably too late and they know that...they made the wrong call long ago and Airbus has the upper hand with the A321XR.
Airbus has high hopes for their A321, besides the engine I am not sure what other design changes were made to the airframe, might need to refuel frequently in Goose Bay on trans Atlantic's if they were overly optimistic on fuel mileage .
Airbus has high hopes for their A321, besides the engine I am not sure what other design changes were made to the airframe, might need to refuel frequently in Goose Bay on trans Atlantic's if they were overly optimistic on fuel mileage .
The 757 is the best airplane since the DC-3 and, imho, the Lockheed 1011. Update it, bring it back; or did Boeing throw out the templates for it like they did the B-52??
No argument here. The ‘757 looks just the ‘707 with different wings, engines & gear, The L-1011: was a dream to fly and if Lockheed could have reduced the empty weight and installed more efficient/powerful engines it would still be flying around at M.84 today!
only flew a couple of airplanes that were certified above the early Lear .82 MMO. and they wouldn't do it on any given day. When a nice 25 wouldn't Climb at .80, cruise at .80, and descend at, oh you know, the descent was the easy part. Love to have flown some 121 equipment, this one for sure, but it just wasn't my mission.
Many hours in the venerable 24D,25B & the docile 35A......if you can fly a Lear well, you can fly just about anything with wings! Great aircraft.
I actually Flew a stagger wing Beech 'once'.
The 787 is a super aircraft and passenger experience. Boeing can make the 737 replacement just as great.