Being snapped up by the airline to replace the dated A300 fleet they currently have. Rumours also flying about that later this year Egyptair will buy Airbus A340-600’s to replace the 747-300 fleet.
The 330’s are to at first be used on the JED and DXB routes, but will later be used on the CDG and LHR routes.
By: Pablo - 27th May 2004 at 11:53
I suppose if airlines are willing to pay for a customised model which is easily developed, why wouldn’t the likes of Boeing or Airbus oblige? The 747SR is another example, and I get the feeling the 7E7-3 (short-range) is another also designed for the Japanese domestic market.
By: gpb_croppers63 - 27th May 2004 at 09:58
I believe DL ordered the 764 to replace the L1011 on domestic routes that need lots of capacity e.g. ATL-MCO/LAX etc.
By: greekdude1 - 27th May 2004 at 03:36
The trouble with the A345 is, that it is so optimised for ultra long-range, that it won’t really fit into normal long-haul opetaions.
Exactly, which is why I’m still baffled by EK using it on the DXB-LGW run. If it’s surplus aircraft and they are just using it on a route just because, why not send it to LHR which is more prestigious, per se, than LGW?
It’s a very customised aircraft, like say the 764!
You’re probably right. However, which niche does the 764 serve, in a customized sense? Wouldn’t it be in the same categorie as say, an A330-300?
By: Pablo - 26th May 2004 at 22:46
I’ve heard AC is due to take delivery of the 345 at the end of June. There’s a seating plan on their website already: http://www.aircanada.ca/about-us/our-fleet/au345.html
By: greekdude1 - 26th May 2004 at 22:15
Only Emirates I believe fly the A340-500 and Air Canada will finally introduce them soon.
SQ also does, SIN-LAX and soon to be SIN-EWR. Who knows when AC will finally take delivery of those and the -600’s.
Non-stop range to Sydney is all nice and well, but how many airlines fly to Sydney anyway? That’s not a lot and there are not enough passengers to make flights worthwhile for many airlines.
EgyptAir already flies to Sydney, via SIN I believe. If pax loads warranted a non-stop route, it could augment the existing one. It would also offer connecting pax an option to the rest of Europe, like to ATH for instance. EK takes advantage of pax from Australia connecting to both Cyprus and Greece.
Isn’t the only European airline to go to Australia these days British Airways and Lauda?
That is correct.
By: tenthije - 26th May 2004 at 21:53
Only Emirates I believe fly the A340-500 and Air Canada will finally introduce them soon.
Non-stop range to Sydney is all nice and well, but how many airlines fly to Sydney anyway? That’s not a lot and there are not enough passengers to make flights worthwhile for many airlines. Isn’t the only European airline to go to Australia these days British Airways and Lauda?
By: Jeanske_SN - 26th May 2004 at 21:28
Maybe A340-500’s would suit them better. It would enable them to fly to Sydney non stop… However this link isn’t necassairy maybe?
Are there any airlines currently operating the series 500? AC stored them…
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