Originally Posted by
UAL T38 Phlyer
The 787 is a 767 replacement in size, range/capacity. It's only advantage is supposedly fuel efficiency--yet to be proven. Buying/leasing a replacement can easily eat-up any fuel savings. So, probably no-dice there. Even if they did, it would be one-for-one replacements...no gain.
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The 787's range far excedes the range of the 767. That is if it actually ever flies.
Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner
Fact Sheet
Brief Description:
The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner is a super-efficient airplane with new passenger-pleasing features. It will bring the economics of large jet transports to the middle of the market, using 20 percent less fuel than any other airplane of its size.
Seating:
210 to 250 passengers
Range:
7,650 to 8,200 nautical miles (14,200 to 15,200 kilometers)