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Old Jun 1, 2011 | 5:56 pm
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Slosar considering the viability of very large aircraft

Here we go again. Just from an interview from Sydney, John Solsar told ATW that in the next two years CX would consider the viability of very large aircraft e.g. A380 or B747-8, however he did remind us that the 777-300ER and A330 are perfect for CX at the moment.
I know that CX is going round in circles again telling us about the A380 and B747-8, at least we've got a range of time that we could expect the order.

http://atwonline.com/aircraft-engine...7-8i-a380-0601
Cathay Pacific Airways CEO John Slosar told ATW in Sydney that the airline will examine the viability of very large aircraft for its network over the next two years. He said the airline’s prime focus was on frequency but conceded that an increased capacity aircraft, above the Boeing 777-300ER, might be needed on some routes.

"Sometime in the next two years we will have a good look at the large aircraft, the 747-8I and A380," he said, noting that an ideal route for a larger aircraft would Hong Kong-London Heathrow service, where two of the airline's four daily flights from HKG leave within 30 min. of each other.

However he emphasized that "It's important for our customers not to have to think about whether we have a flight or not when they want to travel. We don't want them to have to think about the schedule," Slosar said. "We have the perfect aircraft types in their category right now in the 777 and A330….They are the ultimate in efficiency." He added, "Frequency is so important; we want four or five flights a day so we cover the clock.”

He also clarified recent statements to media about a potential A350 delay: "We are working closely with Airbus and are happy with the way the aircraft is proceeding and expect it to be delivered to us late in 2015. Airbus will have the first A350 structurally completed later this year."
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