B747 vs. A380
Jul 14, 2014 | 12:03 pm
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I didn't find continuous movement on the 380, but when we did encounter turbulence, it was definitely at a lower frequency than other craft, as if you could feel the big fella slowly bending.
Jul 14, 2014 | 12:50 pm
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Seriously. We're a spoiled lot. Just look for the various A380 threads on the BA board. They hate the CW cabin because it feels too much like a dorm, and service is slow, they don't like the F cabin because the toilet is too small. They think the service is slow, and they hate the fact that there isn't an audible engine whirring. (They/we, you know what I mean.)
Jul 14, 2014 | 5:58 pm
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Also, while the 748i isn't selling tremendously well in the passenger market the freighter version is doing pretty well. So I'd expect to see the planes around a while longer yet. Just maybe not as much with passengers on board.
Jul 14, 2014 | 7:01 pm
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We also may see it for quite a while longer if they choose the 748i over the 77W (or potentially the 77X) to replace the two current 747s that are used as Air Force One. The Pentagon is also exploring potential replacements for the "doomsday" planes which are currently modified 742s
Jul 14, 2014 | 9:18 pm
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They are. The 748i is nearly the same as the A380 in terms of cabin interior noise. The 787 is similar and the A350 will be as well.
Also, while the 748i isn't selling tremendously well in the passenger market the freighter version is doing pretty well. So I'd expect to see the planes around a while longer yet. Just maybe not as much with passengers on board.
Also, while the 748i isn't selling tremendously well in the passenger market the freighter version is doing pretty well. So I'd expect to see the planes around a while longer yet. Just maybe not as much with passengers on board.
Jul 14, 2014 | 9:36 pm
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The passenger 748 is operated only by LH and some private VIPs. Korean Air, Air China, Transaero, and Arik Air (Nigeria) have a few on order. That's it.
Jul 15, 2014 | 4:37 am
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I really like both aircraft - I have yet to fly on an A380 but I imagine I will enjoy the experience when I do.
I understand the affection for the B747 however, I think there are lots of nice looking aircraft.
I understand the affection for the B747 however, I think there are lots of nice looking aircraft.
