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2006-06-24 Europe

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Posted by anonymous2u 2006-06-24 02:47|| || Front Page|| [1 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1
The A380 is a catastrophe waiting to happen, there is no way I would set foot on the thing.

-M

Posted by Manolo 2006-06-24 11:08|| 2006-06-24 11:08|| Front Page Top

#2 Priceless: "Like every industry, we raise our list prices each year," he said.

At the price I paid for my TV last year, I can get a new, larger, better model today. Same with the computer I bought 18 months ago. Same with the car I bought two years ago. Same goes for microwave ovens, fridges, skis, light-bulbs, train engines, medical devices, ...

Posted by Kalle (kafir forever) 2006-06-24 11:40|| http://radio.weblogs.com/0103811/categories/currentEvents/]">[http://radio.weblogs.com/0103811/categories/currentEvents/] 2006-06-24 11:40|| Front Page Top

#3 Comedy gold.

Posted by Seafarious">Seafarious 2006-06-24 11:44|| 2006-06-24 11:44|| Front Page Top

#4 There are two problems with A380 which make it a castastrophe in the waiting.

1) Logistics, and not what is usually mentioned here regarding runways and gates, but furhter. What do you do, passenger wise, when one of these 800 person flights is canceled?

2) If one ever goes down, and I hope not, the operator (airline) is going to face massive law suits because of scope. Couple this with news of quality problems and you've got a major problem.

Each of these will cause horrible press, long litigations, and a worry from the operators once either occurs for the first time.

Add rising fuel costs and you've got a logistic nightmare for the operators. I suspect A380 will not penetrate as far as the PR from Airbus over last 5 yeast has indicated.

You'll see it only for trans-national ocean crossings.

Besides, regional jets are exploding around the globe, smaller and more flexible will probably win. When you can go down to local airport, pay $50 for an air-taxi ride, that will kill A380.

Posted by bombay">bombay 2006-06-24 12:32|| 2006-06-24 12:32|| Front Page Top

#5 I know that they are heavily subsidized, but aren't they sorta/kinda expected to turn a profit? Or am I just being a silly American when I say stuff like that?

Posted by Swamp Blondie (formerly) Desert Blondie 2006-06-24 13:25|| http://azjetsetchick.blogspot.com]">[http://azjetsetchick.blogspot.com] 2006-06-24 13:25|| Front Page Top

#6 Yes, they are sorta/kinda expected to turn a profit--but only until pursuit of profit conflicts with vainglorious French industrial policy. Which is why BAE and Daimler-Chrysler are looking to reduce their equity stakes in Airbus. BAE is planning on getting out altogether.

Posted by Classical_Liberal 2006-06-24 13:44|| 2006-06-24 13:44|| Front Page Top

#7 I'd rather have that turkey in the picture.

Brine and smoke - mmmmmmmm.

Better than an Airbus any day.

Posted by no mo uro 2006-06-24 14:19|| 2006-06-24 14:19|| Front Page Top

#8 The American Turkey came within one vote of being a German speaking bird.

Posted by 6 2006-06-24 14:46|| 2006-06-24 14:46|| Front Page Top

#9 Turkey? I thought it was a vulture and it made me laugh out loud. Oh well, same, same.

Posted by 2b 2006-06-24 15:07|| 2006-06-24 15:07|| Front Page Top

#10 "As God as my witness, I thought turkeys could fly."

I think that's how it goes.

That episode STILL brings tears to my eyes I laugh so hard.

Posted by anonymous2u 2006-06-24 16:04|| 2006-06-24 16:04|| Front Page Top

#11 The A380. Soon to be the worlds largest water bomber...

Posted by tu3031 2006-06-24 17:34|| 2006-06-24 17:34|| Front Page Top

#12 1)...What do you do, passenger wise, when one of these 800 person flights is canceled?

Typical passenger configuration for the A380 is 550, compared to 416 for the 747-8. Not a big deal.

2) If one ever goes down...the operator (airline) is going to face massive law suits because of scope. Couple this with news of quality problems and you've got a major problem.

Airlines are usually well protected with specific laws and treaties or contracts. As well they should be. The industry isn't entirely risk free, obviously.

You'll see it only for trans-national ocean crossings.

It's meant primarily for the Asian market and some US destinations.

Besides, regional jets are exploding around the globe, smaller and more flexible will probably win.

except that the 380 isn't competing in the regional market.

From an aeronautical point of view the 380 is a great aircraft and I hope it becomes successful like the 747 before it. Interestingly, it's not that much bigger than the 747-8 span-wise and length-wise.

Posted by Phurt Crolumble4105 2006-06-24 17:41|| 2006-06-24 17:41|| Front Page Top

#13 Via Lucianne:

Boeing steps up rollout of 787s
By Dominic Gates

Seattle Times aerospace reporter

Posted by anonymous2u 2006-06-24 18:02|| 2006-06-24 18:02|| Front Page Top

#14 Oh the humanity!

Posted by Les Nessman">Les Nessman 2006-06-24 18:46|| 2006-06-24 18:46|| Front Page Top

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