The Reason behind the 777 acquisition
06-26-2011, 02:23 PM
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The Reason behind the 777 acquisition
I heard the real reason we didn't pull the trigger on the A-380 had more to do with winglet clearance issues at the gate rather than not hitting projected engineering models. 
Like the 757 winglet issue, there was concern we might have to change too much of the parking arrangement. Until then, a "Fly Safe" notam might be appropriate.
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Like the 757 winglet issue, there was concern we might have to change too much of the parking arrangement. Until then, a "Fly Safe" notam might be appropriate.
PHOTOS: Airbus A380 Wing Hits Building at Paris Air Show | Airline Reporter | Blogging on the airline business
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06-26-2011, 04:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Laughing_Jakal
I heard the real reason we didn't pull the trigger on the A-380 had more to do with winglet clearance issues at the gate rather than not hitting projected engineering models.
Like the 757 winglet issue, there was concern we might have to change too much of the parking arrangement. Until then, a "Fly Safe" notam might be appropriate.
PHOTOS: Airbus A380 Wing Hits Building at Paris Air Show | Airline Reporter | Blogging on the airline business
Like the 757 winglet issue, there was concern we might have to change too much of the parking arrangement. Until then, a "Fly Safe" notam might be appropriate.
PHOTOS: Airbus A380 Wing Hits Building at Paris Air Show | Airline Reporter | Blogging on the airline business
The real reason is you don't get the chance to lie to the Chairman a second time.
06-26-2011, 06:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Laughing_Jakal
It was a joke........after the RJ incident, they are having a bad go of it
06-27-2011, 05:16 PM
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Originally Posted by btwissel
don't forget the latest attempt to take out a building with a 380's tip fence.
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