British Airways and Their Confidence In the Future Considered
What does the Boeing 787 Dreamliner have going for it that other airliners don't? Well, the long answer is a laundry list of things, but the simple answer is, well simply; everything! Could this be why airlines are optimistic for the 787's future and undeterred by the recent minor setbacks? Yes, I believe that is correct.
Still, let's talk about this for a moment shall we? Not long ago, there was an interesting article in the Wall Street Journal titled; "Boeing to Get 787 Order - British Airways Plans on 18 More in What Would Be Second Order Since Grounding," by Jon Ostrower.
Okay so, what's with the high confidence level in the Boeing 787 Dreamliner at a time when they have a terrible glitch with their ion-lithium battery system? Well, consider this if you will, the battery system is a subsystem and easily replaceable with other battery systems without the problems and with years of reliability.
Next, consider that the Boeing 787 is 30% more fuel efficient at a time when fuel prices are extremely high, and at a time when the EU is playing games with carbon credit taxes.
Further, consider that at least currently, there is nothing anywhere near comparable in the sky, or available from Airbus, even Airbus' A350 which has claimed to be a potential rival falls far short and may have significant innovation issues of its own once it is available.
Airbus has not had much success lately with new aircraft, the A380 for instance has had significant challenges - parts falling off the aircraft in flight for instance.
Then there is the issue of excellent customer, or end-user reviews, people love to fly on this Boeing Dreamliner, with very large windows, spacious cabin, and smooth ride, it's just not like an aluminum aircraft.
British Airways was wise to choose more Boeing 787s, it's the most superior and futuristic airliner to come along in decades.
Now then, at our think tank someone asked me if I was surprised by this, truly I am not, I'd have chosen the same had I'd been privy to the realities of the so called "glitch" with the ion-lithium battery set.
British Airways wants to stay competitive, it needs to make a profit, it must keep its fleet upgraded, and please it's world class travelers, and so, since the Boeing 787 can do all that, and with ease, efficiency, and class, best of class, it makes sense.
Indeed, I hope you will please consider all this and think on it.
Still, let's talk about this for a moment shall we? Not long ago, there was an interesting article in the Wall Street Journal titled; "Boeing to Get 787 Order - British Airways Plans on 18 More in What Would Be Second Order Since Grounding," by Jon Ostrower.
Okay so, what's with the high confidence level in the Boeing 787 Dreamliner at a time when they have a terrible glitch with their ion-lithium battery system? Well, consider this if you will, the battery system is a subsystem and easily replaceable with other battery systems without the problems and with years of reliability.
Next, consider that the Boeing 787 is 30% more fuel efficient at a time when fuel prices are extremely high, and at a time when the EU is playing games with carbon credit taxes.
Further, consider that at least currently, there is nothing anywhere near comparable in the sky, or available from Airbus, even Airbus' A350 which has claimed to be a potential rival falls far short and may have significant innovation issues of its own once it is available.
Airbus has not had much success lately with new aircraft, the A380 for instance has had significant challenges - parts falling off the aircraft in flight for instance.
Then there is the issue of excellent customer, or end-user reviews, people love to fly on this Boeing Dreamliner, with very large windows, spacious cabin, and smooth ride, it's just not like an aluminum aircraft.
British Airways was wise to choose more Boeing 787s, it's the most superior and futuristic airliner to come along in decades.
Now then, at our think tank someone asked me if I was surprised by this, truly I am not, I'd have chosen the same had I'd been privy to the realities of the so called "glitch" with the ion-lithium battery set.
British Airways wants to stay competitive, it needs to make a profit, it must keep its fleet upgraded, and please it's world class travelers, and so, since the Boeing 787 can do all that, and with ease, efficiency, and class, best of class, it makes sense.
Indeed, I hope you will please consider all this and think on it.
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