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BigD is correct. Similar things were said about the 747 when it first entered commercial service in January 1970, with PanAm. It will be at least another year, if not longer, before the A380 enters commerical service, so a lot can happen by then. I think the A380 was "rolled out" last February so the public could take a look at it. Its first flight was toward the end of April. It has been in the test flight stage since and will be until about this time next year. Seems rather a long test flight period, but, then, it is an entirely new airplane. BTW, it only took 18 months to bui

Range. It would appear that the new 777-200LR can do the Sydney to London route non-stop. QANTAS ordered 12 of the A380 and has an option for 10 more. Deliveries are at least 6 months behind schedule.

Big Air Show in Dubai starting Sunday. There should be some major orders announced during the show. Before the end of 2005 it looks like Boeing may take close to 1,000 or more firm orders for the year.

Since the 787 program was launched in April 2004, 25 customers have ordered 309 airplanes, and Emil is correct, the first delivery will be in 2008.

I think it was about 5 1/2 years ago Boeing announced* they would build what was then called the 747-X. No one showed any interest in placing an order so the project was scrapped. A year ago there was "talk" of shutting down production of both the 767 and the 747. Know what sparked the orders that have since flowed in for both airplanes and the launch of the 747-8? The rollout of A380. Once the A380 was actually built and the airlines and cargo companies could see it "in the flesh," so to speak, they turned back to Boeing and said, in effect, "build us a new 747." The next

If it is 10,587 statute miles SYD-LHR and the 777-200LR flew 14,008 statute miles, spent 25 minutes circling over LHR, and once on the ground still had an hour and a half worth of fuel in its tanks, wouldn't that be enough, heads winds and all? Apparently not?

Oh, I agree. You may have already said this, but QANTAS is going to announce a big order, maybe 100 aircraft, the end of the first week in December and the rumors have it is going to Boeing, a mix of 777s, 787s, and 747-8s. I think the announcement of the launch of the 747-8, dated the 14th, but not posted until late that night in the U.S., was timed with the Dubai Airshow in mind. Doesn't it start this weekend?

Boeing Launches New 747-8 Family -- Cargolux and Nippon Cargo to buy up to 34 aircraft -- 787 technologies to increase passenger and freighter capabilities, improve fuel efficiency, reduce noise and emissions, provide unmatched operating economics. http://www.boeing.com/news/releases/2005/q4/nr_051114h.html

Ran a Google search for "I feel sorry for people who don't drink" and came up with the following: I feel sorry for people who don't drink. When they wake up in the morning, that's as good as they're going to feel all day. -- Dean Martin ... www.tastybrew.com/humor/quotes.html - 33k - Cached - Similar pages I feel sorry for people who don't drink. When they wake up in the morning, that's as good as they're going to feel all day. ~Frank Sinatra ... www.quotegarden.com/alcohol.html - 20k - Cached - Similar pages Classic Quotes: I feel sorry for people who don't drink. When they wak

A year ago I stayed in a Platinum Suite at the President Solitaire for, I think it was somewhere between 3,200 and 3,400. They have drastically raised their rates over the last year to point where I no longer think they are worth it. Whatever the market will bear, I guess.

The cabin width of a 747-400 is 9 inches wider than a 777-300ER, but regardless, the seating configurations are designed by the individual airlines and the seats installed (usually) by the airlines, so it will be interesting to see if EVA changes it down the road if the customer complaints persist.

Here are some interesting facts about the flight from a aviation related web site. Actual miles flown, 12,173nm or 14,008 statue miles. "......Thanks also to HK ATC for allowing the airplane to be fueled at the ramp at the end of the runway, start and immediately takeoff with essentially zero taxi time. Only 700lb fuel consumed from start to takeoff. Here are some more detailed stats if you are interested: Record "credit" distance: 11,664 nm (great circles between declared waypoints) or 13,422 statutue miles Actual flight plan distance flown: 12,173 nm or 14,008 statute miles

Tom, I know that is "tongue in cheek," but just in case, did you read the article above your last message? "The 777-200LR tracked northeast over Taipei and the southern island of Japan before turning due east to the mid-Pacific. Just to the north of Midway Island it took a more northerly heading, picking up a strong jetstream that took it to the northern California coast, where it turned south to Los Angeles. Over LA at 03:02 UTC the jet turned northeast to the Denver area and then headed east for New York, which it reached at 07:06 UTC. After passing over New York, the aircraft trac

Well, while they did take advantage of the Jet Stream, they did not take the shortest route: "From Hong Kong to London, the long way around Friday November 11, 2005 Boeing's 777-200LR Worldliner achieved a new distance record of 11,664 nm. (21,601 km.) when it touched down in London at 13:06 UTC yesterday, 22 hr. 42 min. after it departed Hong Kong Wednesday night at 10:30 p.m. local time.The GE90-110B1-powered aircraft took off at 711,000 lb., well under its MTOW of 766,000 lb. Liftoff was 40 sec. after power-up and it reached its initial cruising altitude of 29,000 ft. in just 18 m

10 hours less flying time??????????????

Yes, head winds, delays, etc. There has to be a certain "cushion" but I don't remember if it is measured in time or fuel or both. On the last trip from TPE to SFO the pilot made 2 passes before he finally landed on the 3rd approach. Guess they, the airport, was busy. Added about 25 minutes to the flight.

Good question. Off the top of my head I think the range of the A380 will be 8,000 miles....but....hang on let me see if I can find it......Airbus is not as "open" with their tech data as Boeing........ Here we go: From here: http://www.airliners.net/info/stats.main?id=29 A380-800: Range 14,800km (8,000nm). Service ceiling 43.000ft (13,100m). A380-800F (freighter): Range 10,370km (5,600nm). 8,000 nautical miles would be 9,212.8 miles. Found this: "In recent years, the battle for long-range has been fought out by Airbus and Boeing, the world's primary manufacturers of commer

Apparently there is a hotel on top of Mike's Shopping Mall at about Soi 12. Anyone know anything about it? Quality? Cost? Thanks.

I found it interesting that the Jet Stream wasn't discovered until World War II, by a crew on a bombing mission. At first they weren't believed and it was thought it was an excuse for missing their target. ;-) Some other interesting facts about the Jet Stream: http://www.bookrags.com/sciences/earthscie...am-woes-01.html

I don't file Tabmule and his men's ass pictures under "moral issues" but under "EXTREMELY BAD TASTE." What you think is funny is NOT what anyone else thinks is funny and when put on top of all the ladyboy pictures, including the cum shots, it is just plain fucking disgusting.....IMHO....of course. If dropping your trousers at weddings and other social events is acceptable behavior among you blokes, you are one silly and twisted bunch. No wonder we left England and fought for independence. Oh, course this is just my personal opinion and if you don't really like it...

Emil, You are absolutely correct. Sorry, my mistake. I was calculating at 1.1 mile per nactical mile instead of 1.1516. My apologies. There is a rumor that QANTAS has been pushing Boeing to extended the range of the 777-200LR so they can use it for a non-stop service Sydney to London. Perhaps they have decided to do so and it has yet to be announced. Guess we will find out eventually.

Are you really that dense?

nrt-bkk-hkg??!! I'm sitting here looking at a world map, but even without it, isn't that back-ass-wards. ;-) Just doesn't make sense, but then, what does these days. ;-)

Enough, Tabmule. If you are a fag, just admit it and move on somewhere else. I thought the Emma bit, as I said before, was "cute" as she is very attractive, but this whole thing is gotten out of hand. Obviously the management has either taken a long vacation or they have been in los too long and don't see it as a problem, but enough is enough. What has, in the past been a good board as gone down the toilet in the last several weeks. Transvestites, scatological humor, etc., etc., etc.............. Just goes to show that the "parents" do have to be present to keep the children in order.

OK, ENOUGH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The Emma "thing" was "cute" for a moment or two, but this as gone too far. If you want to be fags do it somewhere else. Who is in charge of this site???? What happened to Pattaya Pete????!! This is totally, absolutely disgusting. Grow up the fuck up or find yourself a fag board.