First 787 Dreamliner built in SC rolls out today...

[Holger]

Originally Posted by flatbutt

My motto had always been "if it ain't Boeing I'm not Going". It's getting harder to find Boeing equipment on the routes I want to fly.

Funny, my motto is "if it's Boeing I'm not Going".
ANA 787 Makes Emergency Landing After Engine-Heat Issue - Bloomberg Business

FAA: Dreamliner battery could lose all power - CNN.com

[Flieger]

Flew one to/from Shanghai and liked it except the goofy windows. Couldn't tell what time it was until we landed and got out of that dark blue tinting. Pilot retained control from push-back so right from the gate I was in a blue world.

Couldn't do much sightseeing (no issue on the way back since we went straight over the ocean but on the way there we went on a tour of the Pacific rim for some reason).

[Scott R]

Originally Posted by Holger

Funny, my motto is "if it's Boeing I'm not Going".
ANA 787 Makes Emergency Landing After Engine-Heat Issue - Bloomberg Business

FAA: Dreamliner battery could lose all power - CNN.com

And your other option is:

Reported electrical problems in Airbus cockpits includes loss of indicators, gauges | jacksonville.com

[motion]

I like them quite a bit, although I still prefer Airbus. The A380 is an amazing aircraft, especially upstairs in the front. Generally, I find Airbus's to be much quieter inside.

[flatbutt]

Originally Posted by motion

I like them quite a bit, although I still prefer Airbus. The A380 is an amazing aircraft, especially upstairs in the front. Generally, I find Airbus's to be much quieter inside.

I never has the opportunity to travel in the A380. I most frequently went 747 or 777. But now that I'm retired I don't fly much at all.

[Holger]

Originally Posted by Scott R

And your other option is:

Reported electrical problems in Airbus cockpits includes loss of indicators, gauges | jacksonville.com

Yes, I choose Airbus over Boeing with the same reasoning as others choose Boeing over Airbus. There is no difference in reliability and comfort.


The A380 is amazing motion

[BE911SC]

Test pilot 1: "I'm not gonna' fly it. YOU fly it."
Test pilot 2: "Oh no, I'M not gonna' fly it!"