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06-13-2019, 10:01 PM
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With Boeing's turbulent year and Airbus being in a good stand, financially and in the public eye, will the A321XRL serve as the optimal 757 replacement? As pilots we all daydream of flying a 757-like airplane with much improved tech and ergonomics, but also it makes a lot of financial sense. What are your thoughts?
06-14-2019, 01:47 AM
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I’ve never flown a 757, but based on my hours in a 321 and conversations with 757 whisperers.... the 321 is NOTHING like flying a 757. It’ll just be as heavy and long as a -200. That’s where the similarities will end. Don’t get me wrong, I fully enjoy the bus, but it’ll never handle like a 75.
06-14-2019, 05:13 AM
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Originally Posted by usmc-sgt
I’ve never flown a 757, but based on my hours in a 321 and conversations with 757 whisperers.... the 321 is NOTHING like flying a 757. It’ll just be as heavy and long as a -200. That’s where the similarities will end. Don’t get me wrong, I fully enjoy the bus, but it’ll never handle like a 75.
06-14-2019, 08:19 AM
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Originally Posted by BoilerUP
Isn't the 321XLR still vaporware?
Or is everybody expecting it to be formally launched at Le Bourget next week?
Or is everybody expecting it to be formally launched at Le Bourget next week?
It's possible that both airframers will decide the niche is too small, and elect to not spend the money. Boeing has more R&D at stake, but airbus might follow their lead if they don't have to try to keep up with the Jones'... the airlines can just buy 787/A350 if they need the legs.
06-14-2019, 06:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Hellafo
With Boeing's turbulent year and Airbus being in a good stand, financially and in the public eye, will the A321XRL serve as the optimal 757 replacement? As pilots we all daydream of flying a 757-like airplane with much improved tech and ergonomics, but also it makes a lot of financial sense. What are your thoughts?
I’d look for Frontier to announce they have converted some of their 460 Airbus airframe order to the 321XLR.
06-14-2019, 07:08 PM
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Originally Posted by BoilerUP
Isn't the 321XLR still vaporware?
Or is everybody expecting it to be formally launched at Le Bourget next week?
Or is everybody expecting it to be formally launched at Le Bourget next week?
06-15-2019, 12:05 PM
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Originally Posted by usmc-sgt
I’ve never flown a 757, but based on my hours in a 321 and conversations with 757 whisperers.... the 321 is NOTHING like flying a 757. It’ll just be as heavy and long as a -200. That’s where the similarities will end. Don’t get me wrong, I fully enjoy the bus, but it’ll never handle like a 75.
06-15-2019, 12:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Trowserchilli
The A321 already has better tech and ergonomics than the 757.
I’d look for Frontier to announce they have converted some of their 460 Airbus airframe order to the 321XLR.
I’d look for Frontier to announce they have converted some of their 460 Airbus airframe order to the 321XLR.
06-15-2019, 05:03 PM
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No airline executive cares about T/O & L performance on the routes a 321XLR would fly. The airports are all plenty big with plenty of runway length. I'm sure there are a couple of exceptions but really there's no need to make the 321 stop quicker in order to make it fit the market.
As a pilot I would love to fly a 75-like airplane someday but as a realist I just don't see it happening as long as the 737 and A320 continue to be cash cows for both airlines and manufacturers.
As a pilot I would love to fly a 75-like airplane someday but as a realist I just don't see it happening as long as the 737 and A320 continue to be cash cows for both airlines and manufacturers.
