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Old Feb 14, 2011 | 11:04 am
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vieri_c
 
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Originally Posted by 777pilot
From a pilots perspective comparing flightplans on a typical DXB-JFK.
B777300er Will take 100 more passengers and 10 tons more cargo, and fly approx 20 minutes faster.
The 345 cant be sold because noone wants them so were using them on shorter flights where the inefficiencies doesnt make such à huge difference.

Regards 777pilot

That pretty much sums up how the mighty 300ER ended the career of the A340-500 in EK as a long-hauler! Cant beat the bare facts how great the 300ER is performance wise.

Off topic question, do you normally stick to 1 subtype of the 777, or otherwise when working for EK?

Thanks 777pilot, looking forward to more of your inside knowledge!
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