Originally Posted by
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Several investors asked about the 550 in the call-in session.
Sounded like they're not sold on the 550 or its economics. Just looking at its numbers I don't see how you fly it farther than 1 hour with :45 res and :15 contingency. Anymore fuel and your bumping pax, no bueno.
Ok, I need this explained to me. Isn't the 550 just a 700 with 16 seats removed and a first class cabin integrated? How could that possibly lead to a range of an hour or less?