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Boeing 777 vs 787: The Future of Long Haul Travel?

18Jul

By Alya KulikovaNo Comments

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Boeing 777 vs 787: The Future of Long Haul Travel?

Both the 777 and 787 were designed to replace the ageing 747, 757 and 767s. For some routes, different airlines employ either the 777 or the 787, tearing the avgeek community apart. Since the 777's introduction, and later the 787's introduction, many in the aviation community have began to wonder, which is better- the 777 or the 787? (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Boeing 777 vs 787: The Basics Before we can compare the 777 and the 787, we first need to know some background for both the 777 and 787. 777 In the 1970's, the jet age was in full swing. The 1970's also saw the beginning of the widebody jet age. The 747 was introduced in 1969, followed by the DC-10 and L-1011 TriStar. Boeing wanted a widebody jet that could compete on the me...

1Jul

By Gareth SeagullNo Comments

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DC-10 vs MD-11: Father vs Son

The DC-10 was developed into the MD-11 by McDonnell Douglas (and later Boeing) as an alternative to the 747. Since then, many airlines have been torn between the DC-10 and MD-11, but which is truly the better aircraft? The DC-10 was the first challenger to the 747SP, much before the 747 was challenged by the 787 or A350 or the A380, or even L-1011! (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); DC-10 vs MD-11: The Basics Before we can decide which aircraft is better between the DC-10 and MD-11, we first need to know a little bit of background. DC-10 Just as with the 747, the DC-10 has its origins with the U.S. Air Force's CX-HLS (Heavy Logistics System). In 1965, Douglas Aircraft submitted their proposal to the USAF, however, Lockheed's CX-X (later C-5 ...

17Jun

By Alexander PaskNo Comments

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History of Air Force One

Air Force One is perhaps the most famous presidential aircraft of all time. However, it didn't always exist, so why was it made and how has it evolved over time? Today we will find out! Air Force One isn't actually one aircraft, in fact it refers to any aircraft that is carrying the President of the United States. The aircraft's name has inspired several films, including Air Force One, starring Harrison Ford. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The First Although he wasn't in office when he first flew, former President Theodore Roosevelt was the first president to fly. He did this on October 11 1910, over a year after he left office. The first serving president to fly was actually Teddy Roosevelt's cousin, FDR. He flew on a specially reconfigu...

A320 vs 737: The Best Short Haul Aircraft?

10Jun

By Gareth SeagullNo Comments

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A320 vs 737: The Best Short Haul Aircraft?

The A320 and 737 are the most common short haul aircraft. However, most airlines only operate one variant or the other. This has caused many to wonder which of the two aircraft are truly superior. Whilst there have been several contenders (most notably the MC-21 and C919), the 737 series and A320 series have always been the two best. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); A320 vs 737: The Basics Before we can decide which aircraft is better between the A320 and 737, we first need to know a little bit of background. A320 As with many other Airbus jets, the A320 has its origins in the A300. The A300 was envisioned to be the start of a family of aircraft that would fly the world. The A320 was the shortest of this family, designed for shorter routes...

23May

By Christopher HarrowNo Comments

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747 vs 787: Which is Better?

Since the release of the 787 in 2011, and the impending retirement of many 747s, many airlines have begun to wonder "747 vs 787- which do we need?" Today, we see which is better! Boeing currently considers the 787 to be the successor of the 747, as well as the 757 and 767 too! (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); 747 vs 787: What is a Wide Body? Both the 747 and 787 are considered to be wide body aircraft. However, some people may not know what exactly a wide body is. A wide body is an aircraft who's fuselage (aircraft body) is wider than most other aircraft. Most commonly, these aircraft work as long haul passenger aircraft and/or cargo aircraft. When used in a passenger configuration, wide bodies tend to have three rows of seats, as standar...

13May

By Gareth SeagullNo Comments

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Boeing 757 vs 767: Which is Better?

Both the 757 and 767 are both long haul aircraft made by Boeing. However, they are very similar but also very different. When you think of a long haul aircraft made by Boeing, many people think of the famous Boeing 747. However, more 757 and 767s have been produced when compared to the 747! (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); 757 vs 767: Narrow Body vs Wide Body Perhaps one of the largest and most distinguishable differences between the 757 and 767 is their size. The 757 is a narrow body aircraft whereas the 767 is a wide body aircraft. What is Narrow Body? Narrow body is as the name implies, is where the fuselage of the aircraft (the body) is narrow (shocker!) That is to say, that a narrow body has only two rows of seating, as standard and ...

Chinook vs Yak 24: The king of tandem rotors?

15Apr

By Christopher HarrowNo Comments

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Chinook vs Yak 24: The king of tandem rotors?

Both the Chinook and Yak 24 are icons in their own right. In their day, both aircraft were the largest cargo helicopter in their respective air forces. Both are tandem rotor aircraft. But which is the best? (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Chinook vs Yak 24: What is Tandem Rotor? I appreciate that the term 'tandem rotor' might be slightly foreign to some people. Indeed, many have heard of the term, but simply not know the meaning of it. For many helicopters, they have both a main rotor and a secondary one for support. Take the S-76, the most famous private helicopter in the world, as an example! However, with tandem rotors, this is different. Instead of having one main and one secondary rotor, tandem rotor involves two main rotors. A combinat...

Why Bombardier and Embraer can’t beat Airbus and Boeing…

26Feb

By Christopher HarrowNo Comments

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Why Bombardier and Embraer can’t beat Airbus and Boeing…

Bombardier and Embraer are the little brothers to Airbus and Boeing. They admire and want to be like their older brothers, but seldom are. Many people talk about how Bombardier and Embraer can't beat Airbus and Boeing, but here's why... Bombardier and Embraer can't beat Airbus and Boeing because of their size. Bombardier is simply too small to compete with Airbus, and Embraer is simply too small to compete with Boeing. Instead of competing directly, they choose to make smaller aircraft, which don't compete with anything Airbus or Boeing make, and thus, Boeing and Airbus don't have any reason to try to consolidate with them or try to force them into bankruptcy. Often, Embraer and Boeing team up for joint ventures, such as the E-Jet family, the same can be said for Bombardier ...

Airbus vs Boeing: Who is truly superior?

22Feb

By Christopher Harrow3 Comments

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Airbus vs Boeing: Who is truly superior?

Since Boeing's acquisition of McDonnell Douglas in 1995, there have been two major aircraft manufacturers: Airbus and Boeing. Since then, almost everyone has been involved in an Airbus vs Boeing debate at some point. But which is the truly superior aircraft manufacturer? My aim will be to come up with two answers to the question. Which one do pilots prefer more? Which do av geeks (people who like aviation) like? And which do passengers prefer more? Naturally, with a topic like this one, there is no clear cut answer, and the answer I give is purely based on my own experiences, and a general consensus from other airline pilots and frequent flyers I know. But before we can get into which is truly the best, we need to know the history, products and the reasons people think one is...

1Feb

By Christopher HarrowNo Comments

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Airbus A350 vs Boeing 787

Since the release of both the Airbus A350 and Boeing 787, there has been one burning question: "Who would win? Airbus A350 vs Boeing 787?" and has lead airlines to ask themselves "Which one is best for what we need?" Because, both do the same job* or do they? Whilst the A350 and 787 are both built for long distance, they are both serving wildly different markets. The question of "Airbus A350 vs Boeing 787?" comes down to metrics rather than how the two aircraft compete with one another. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The question of "Airbus A350 vs Boeing 787?" also comes down to company allegiances rather than performance. We will never truly know the answer to"Airbus A350 vs Boeing 787?" as the two aircraft do not serve on the same routes...