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A380 performance gain will 'threaten 747-8I'

Last post 07-28-2008 6:46 PM by flaps30. 1 replies.
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  • 07-27-2008 1:12 AM

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    A380 performance gain will 'threaten 747-8I'

    Flightglobal:
    The performance gains predicted for the A380 from 2012 through weight savings has pitched the aircraft directly "into the Boeing 747-8I's window", says Emirates Airline president Tim C...

    Author: Max Kingsley-Jones

    Date: 25 July 2008

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  • 07-28-2008 6:46 PM In reply to

    Re: A380 performance gain will 'threaten 747-8I'

    Judging from recent news at Airbus the A380 production schedule is slipping further behind again, so its estimated that Emirates will receive their last A380 in 2200 or there about. Airbus is having problems building anything on time it seems. The A400M is slipping again due too gearbox and engine problems, the A350 is also slipping and gaining weight daily. I hope Emirates is very very patient, its hard to make money flying paper airplanes.
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