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Old Dec 12, 2011 | 6:52 pm
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Originally Posted by CX828
Are the 777-300ERs yet to be delivered to CX considered next generation models?

This will hopefully open up potential for more nonstop longhauls.
for current routes, i think its only useful for HKG-JNB when weather permits using the southerly route, and HKG-SFO/LAX for using a southernly route

otherwise its expensive money(certification) for no apparent benefit...
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