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Thats good for Qantas….. A345 will do them good. Probably also can be used on the LA sectors.

Kabir, I agree with Sandy. Obviously there is no current interest in a 747 project from operators. Right now, everything is just theoretical, but if Boeing went to airlines such as Singapore, QANTAS, Cathay, British Airways, and especially JAL and ANA (as they are VERY PRO-BOEING), with a concrete plan, then I think something could happen. It would obviously have to be a major improvement over the current model that incorporates more fuel efficient engines, increased use of composites, greater range, fly-by wire, a new wing, etc.

perhaps…… I talked to the B777 captain of my flight from the SIN-MEL, and did pop in the question of SQ’s B747 replacements and he did say that SQ is more concentrating at the moment on the 777s. But i agree with you that if there is a “concrete” plan it might work. But remember last time when Boeing went to these airlines with the SonicCruiser they did not take it well…. although yes that was not a very good plan by Boeing.

Is this becoming a trend of starting new airlines and then going bust. Its becoming like opening a shop. :rolleyes:

Thomas Cook 757 somewhere?

I know Sandy i am taking it in the reality point of view….I do understand your point. 🙂

hmm i am guessing you are bored frank. 😀

Perhaps not stretch it no. But for what it is, the fuselage as it is now is aerodynamically sound.

An potential Advance 747 would be fine with the current fuselage. Just update the wings, engines, avionics and interior, then you’d have a viable new variant.
Also, the idea of using the empty space above the main cabin is a sound one. You could use that for extra cargo capacity. Or, replace the read cargo hold with the space above the rear cabin, freeing up the lower aft fuselage for “underground” toilets, which would then translate into more main deck cabin space.

The possibilities are endless. But that what they are, only possibilities

Wouldnt make much sense with making a new version of the 747 if you ask me, even if its possible and viable.