Originally Posted by
chucko
"Some very rich Arabs" were the launch customers for the 747-8i. AF1 is overdue for an upgrade, but I wouldn't hold my breath waiting for it.
Overdue an upgrade and being reviewed now - which is politician speak for we're getting new 747s but we need to make Airbus think we chose fairly. Airbus also refuse to build them in the US, which is a requirement.