[Normy]

Normy <----2 Boeing type ratings: 727 and 747.

Friends of mine that have flown the Airbus generally like it. Porsche designed the cockpit of the A300 and A320 series, which basically means they handled the ergonomics, and you can tell it is a FAR better work place than the Boeing product.

On the other hand, mechanics all call the Airbus a "disposable airplane" compared to the Boeing. Fedex still has a fleet of 50 727's flying around the western hemisphere, some of which were built during the late 1960's. That means they are now 40 years old, and still seeing 600 mph day in, day out....without problem. In fact, those 727's have the best reliabilty at that airline right now.

You can bet that that A320 that you'll ride on tomorrow on your Delta flight to Atlanta will get you there safe. But it WON'T be in service when it is 40 years old!

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