New airbus a330 or 300 or whichever

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The discussion centers around the Airbus A380, with participants expressing curiosity about its commercial flights and features. The A380 is noted for its large passenger capacity and unique design, prompting humor about its size and potential future models. Participants discuss the challenges airports face in accommodating the A380, such as runway strength, jetway modifications, and overall infrastructure adjustments. LAX is mentioned as a major hub adapting for the A380, while JFK is seen as struggling due to space constraints. The conversation also touches on the environmental implications of such large aircraft and the industry's shift towards smaller, more efficient planes, with Boeing's direction being highlighted. Concerns about the A380's weight and wake turbulence are raised, indicating potential operational challenges at congested airports. Overall, the thread reflects a mix of excitement and skepticism about the future of air travel with the introduction of the A380.
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The biggest problem most carriers will have with using the A380 is the massive weight of the airplane. Most airports will have to rebuild there runways and any tunnels or roadways that pass under them. Also the A380 has a much larger wake disturbance pattern and dispersal time compared to a 747. This can create possible jams and delays in larger more congested hubs. Also Airbuss will have to make some changes to the flight control systems to get FAA approval. So if you want to ride on a A380 you will need to goto Europe or Asia. I think the future of air travel is in the smaller, faster, lighter, and cheaper to fly airplanes that is in the direction Boeing is going.
 
  • #33
give me a hit to Chitose :wink:
 
  • #34
Argentum Vulpes said:
The biggest problem most carriers will have with using the A380 is the massive weight of the airplane. Most airports will have to rebuild there runways and any tunnels or roadways that pass under them. Also the A380 has a much larger wake disturbance pattern and dispersal time compared to a 747. This can create possible jams and delays in larger more congested hubs. Also Airbuss will have to make some changes to the flight control systems to get FAA approval. So if you want to ride on a A380 you will need to goto Europe or Asia. I think the future of air travel is in the smaller, faster, lighter, and cheaper to fly airplanes that is in the direction Boeing is going.
u need to turn on that kidn of panel anytime u need it as advertisement or thereaint going to be meaningfull flights, i guess.

advice for u, if u need to fly fast, effieciently[/color], u must get boeing tickets[/color].

good luck if u have any journey to go...
 
  • #35
Argentum Vulpes said:
I think the future of air travel is in the smaller, faster, lighter, and cheaper to fly airplanes that is in the direction Boeing is going.

Yah, at some point some environmentalist is going to say this new airplane "Is the flying SUV! Its evil! It takes up so much gas!" and whether or not its true, it'll be a disaster for airbus (especially if it happens sooner or later).

I've always wondered how people are going to make aircraft "environmentally friendly". People won't rest until gas is no longer used but it seems like the only things we possesses that keep huge masses in the air at 550mph is gas (at least the only closely economical thing we have)
 
  • #36
brewnog said:
Just some massive polystyrene floats, some girders, balsa wood, tarmac, a few light bulbs, some cable, and a couple of thousand rolls of gaffer tape!
You guys are a step ahead. It took the Japanese years to figure out the balsa wood part.
 

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