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11-07-2023, 01:19 PM

#1461

blue vortex

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Originally Posted by Jaxs170

And also not what they said at the NYC visit, nor in the In Command classes where the question has been asked.

Some bases can handle the truth and some cannot!🤣😂😄

11-07-2023, 01:39 PM

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thrust

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Originally Posted by Trip7

Didn’t realize the A350-1000 has longer range than the 777-200LR. Barely but still Impressive.

How much newer of a design is the A350 than the 772LR? 15-20 years? Shouldn’t it be more efficient and a better performer (if Airbus wanted it to be)?

11-07-2023, 02:09 PM

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blue vortex

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Originally Posted by thrust

How much newer of a design is the A350 than the 772LR? 15-20 years? Shouldn’t it be more efficient and a better performer (if Airbus wanted it to be)?

It’s a lot more efficient. Close to 30% less fuel burn. Plus lower cabin altitude and noise. And just enough more humidity to make a noticeable difference.

11-07-2023, 02:42 PM

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JamesBond

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Originally Posted by blue vortex

It’s a lot more efficient. Close to 30% less fuel burn. Plus lower cabin altitude and noise. And just enough more humidity to make a noticeable difference.

At 450K, we are burning about the same as an -ER (6000#/side) and doing .85.

11-07-2023, 02:51 PM

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flightlessbirds

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Originally Posted by JamesBond

At 450K, we are burning about the same as an -ER (6000#/side) and doing .85.

.85 vs .80 … equals a 6.25% pay cut on the same stage length. 🤷‍♂️ We are hourly workers.

11-07-2023, 02:56 PM

#1466

PilotBases

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Originally Posted by JamesBond

At 450K, we are burning about the same as an -ER (6000#/side) and doing .85.

Remarkable. I wonder what the -1000 is. Friend flies the 773 and their burns are whopping starting out (limited to 290 he says).

11-07-2023, 03:09 PM

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Gunfighter

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Originally Posted by flightlessbirds

.85 vs .80 … equals a 6.25% pay cut on the same stage length. 🤷‍♂️ We are hourly workers.

True, but the 350 isn't replacing the ER. It replaced the 747 which cruised at .85 or better. ICN, PVG and HND get paid more

The 777 was good for about .83 IIRC, so SYD and JNB took a pay cut.

11-07-2023, 03:23 PM

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Gspeed

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Originally Posted by blue vortex

It’s a lot more efficient. Close to 30% less fuel burn. Plus lower cabin altitude and noise. And just enough more humidity to make a noticeable difference.

I thought ours didn’t have the humidifiers?