Originally Posted by Hotel Kilo

I was referring to the 321 NEO LR/XLR as that is the plane you bus babies seem to think will replace the 75/76 in total. it just entered live flight testing this summer. EASA is concerned about fire protection for the aft/center tank(s). It will need to be addressed. Likely to add more weight. Then the FAA gets its stab at it. Based on MAX, I would not anticipate it being smooth. I've written about this in other forums, not going to regurgitate it here.


Yes, the 321 baseline NEO has been certified. However, it is no where in comparison to capability of the 75.

Fact it can't haul (much) cargo. Well it can, but it has to give up fuel, pax or both. We make $$$ off of cargo. Lots of it. Having plane(s) capable of both is good for us. Unfortunately boeing dropped the ball and Airbus took advantage of the vacuum in the mid size NB market.

I got a pic to post, but APC won't let me for some reason.

Anyway, its 75 offloading in ATL after flying non-stop from SNA-ATL. Lots of cargo. Full pax, full cargo and lots of fuel. Took off, climbed to mid to high 30s right after departure. Not payload optimized or any other such thing.

I've flown both. No comparison.

That's why the 75/76 are going to be around much longer than what you bus babies think. You can quote me on that 10 years from now too.