B777-300ERs to replace the A340 [rumour confirmed]
Dec 15, 2015, 6:23 pm
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. The triple 7 is really "wide" body an I much appreciate it flying SQ. It is just an outdated plane looking old from outside.
Dec 15, 2015, 6:36 pm
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Not to mention a pretty steep discount to help bridge 777 production until the 777X comes online
Dec 16, 2015, 9:58 am
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The plane type is less than 20 years old, so it should still look fresh to you then ...
I much appreciate it flying SQ. It is just an outdated plane looking old from outside.
But seriously how does the 777 look dated? It is still the pinnacle of rugged and reliable manufacturing, beautiful supercritical airfoils that are optimal for longhaul and super longhaul travel. And its area rule elements (which were most visible with the A330/340) are near indistinguishable from the 787 and the A380.
Sure the nose on the 787 is sexier and the split ailerons on the A380 look fantastic but the 777 is still a world class twin.
Dec 16, 2015, 6:17 pm
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(nose).At the end of the day what counts how it feels inside and that depends on the class of service and the airline. LX will make something pleasant as SQ does, still remember that first flight between SIN and HKG in 2006 with their then brand new C class then.
Dec 16, 2015, 10:48 pm
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LX will make something pleasant as SQ does..
Jan 5, 2016, 3:41 am
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Paintjob done, HB-JNA wanted to return to PAE but diverted to BFI due to fog:
http://flightaware.com/live/flight/B...200Z/KPDX/KPAE
http://boeing-test-flights.blogspot....-airlines.html
http://www.instafotom.net/planesatpa...8238_556563926
http://flightaware.com/live/flight/B...200Z/KPDX/KPAE
http://boeing-test-flights.blogspot....-airlines.html
http://www.instafotom.net/planesatpa...8238_556563926
Jan 28, 2016, 3:16 pm
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HB-JNA is en route to ZRH from Paine Field, as a LX7771: http://www.flightradar24.com/SWR7771/8a99e84
Jan 28, 2016, 4:08 pm
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HB-JNA is en route to ZRH from Paine Field, as a LX7771: http://www.flightradar24.com/SWR7771/8a99e84
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Jan 29, 2016, 12:51 am
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Apr 5, 2016, 5:45 pm
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I think you got what f4freeJunior was saying the wrong way around.
It _was_ (and still officially is) supposed to be operating the BKK flight, but what f4freeJunior is saying that there are rumours about it operating SIN _instead of_ BKK.
It _was_ (and still officially is) supposed to be operating the BKK flight, but what f4freeJunior is saying that there are rumours about it operating SIN _instead of_ BKK.