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But a Boeing 737 BBJ could possibly make STN-LAX, and that would remove the problem of having a large and not very intimate cabin.
Range with 25 passengers 5980nm.
Range with 50 passengers 5510nm.
Strong headwinds in the winter will reduce these figures slightly, but.....
STN-LAX is only 4,744nm.
Range with 25 passengers 5980nm.
Range with 50 passengers 5510nm.
Strong headwinds in the winter will reduce these figures slightly, but.....
STN-LAX is only 4,744nm.
http://www.boeing.com/commercial/737...rc_london.html.
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But a Boeing 737 BBJ could possibly make STN-LAX, and that would remove the problem of having a large and not very intimate cabin.
Range with 25 passengers 5980nm.
Range with 50 passengers 5510nm.
Strong headwinds in the winter will reduce these figures slightly, but.....
STN-LAX is only 4,744nm.
Range with 25 passengers 5980nm.
Range with 50 passengers 5510nm.
Strong headwinds in the winter will reduce these figures slightly, but.....
STN-LAX is only 4,744nm.
#18
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Yes, for some reason the BBJ (That's the 737 that Privatair runs) has much greater range. The range for a BBJ with 8 passengers would reach LAX with room to spare. The question is what does the load of 48 passengers do?
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I think a BBJ will be less of a risk than a B762 for EOS.
However, the B762 has crew commonality with the B752, so that has to be a factor.
Maybe EOS could wet lease a BBJ from an airline like Privatair ala KL and LH, but obviously with the EOS interior.
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That's theoretical, not actual. See here for the official Boeing range charts:
http://www.boeing.com/commercial/737...rc_london.html.
http://www.boeing.com/commercial/737...rc_london.html.
The BBJ isn't listed in the chart you provided a link to.
The nearest aircraft is the B737-700, but the BBJ has a greater range due to many auxilary fuel tanks which it can be fitted with.
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Eos has announced it is to launch a service to Dubai, in addition to Newark.
Silverjet shares went down again after this announcement (now around 20p) and the news The Reuben brothers had abandoned their plan to convert a Ł10m loan into an equity stake in the group.
http://www.eosairlines.com/flyeos/ov.../pressRoom.jsf
Silverjet shares went down again after this announcement (now around 20p) and the news The Reuben brothers had abandoned their plan to convert a Ł10m loan into an equity stake in the group.
Originally Posted by Eos
PURCHASE, N.Y., Febuary 11, 2008 — Eos, the “Uncrowded, Uncompromising” choice for travel between New York and London today announced that it is expanding its schedule and route network with daily service between London’s Stansted Airport and Dubai International Airport starting on July 6, 2008. Eos will also enhance its existing service to the New York/New Jersey metropolitan area with the launch of service between New Jersey’s Newark International Airport and London’s Stansted Airport effective May 5th. Eos will begin issuing tickets for travel between Newark and London starting mid-February and will begin issuing tickets for travel between London and Dubai in March.
With Stansted’s easy access to London’s financial district, the City, and industry leading on-time operations, Eos’ new service will be the most convenient option between Dubai and London for business travelers, and the only option that offers an uncrowded end-to-end “Eos Class” travel experience.
“Our community includes many Guests and investors from the Gulf region who feel that Dubai and Eos are a perfect fit. UAE consumers appreciate products and services of the highest quality and we’ve created a travel experience that authentically reflects their lifestyle, an extension of the way they want to live while flying,” said Jack Williams, Eos’ President & CEO. “In addition, our corporate and leisure travelers based in New Jersey have told us they are eagerly anticipating our route between Newark and London Stansted.”
With Stansted’s easy access to London’s financial district, the City, and industry leading on-time operations, Eos’ new service will be the most convenient option between Dubai and London for business travelers, and the only option that offers an uncrowded end-to-end “Eos Class” travel experience.
“Our community includes many Guests and investors from the Gulf region who feel that Dubai and Eos are a perfect fit. UAE consumers appreciate products and services of the highest quality and we’ve created a travel experience that authentically reflects their lifestyle, an extension of the way they want to live while flying,” said Jack Williams, Eos’ President & CEO. “In addition, our corporate and leisure travelers based in New Jersey have told us they are eagerly anticipating our route between Newark and London Stansted.”
http://www.eosairlines.com/flyeos/ov.../pressRoom.jsf
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I always think Silverjet's strategy is not good by not offering flat beds. EOS is definitely the leader in the all-business airline
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Actually Silverjet does have flat beds, just angled ones which are crap. EOS on the other hand have IMO the best business class hard product in the world, very close to First. The only thing I could find fault with was the fact that the seat had no in seat entertainment and we had to use portable ones which I felt was a bit clumsy to deal with and made working on a laptop and watching a movie simultaneously difficult.
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Actually Silverjet does have flat beds, just angled ones which are crap. EOS on the other hand have IMO the best business class hard product in the world, very close to First. The only thing I could find fault with was the fact that the seat had no in seat entertainment and we had to use portable ones which I felt was a bit clumsy to deal with and made working on a laptop and watching a movie simultaneously difficult.