I am not sure if a A322 would be possible. If you stretch the A321 even further, wouldn’t that increase the risk for tail strikes on landing/take-off quite considerably? Unless yu put some tolerances in the computer lowering the angle of attack but that would likely make the A322 slower to climb and thus more noisy for their neighbours.
An shortened A332 would be more feasible (get back to the A310 length fuselage). That might be too heavy though considering that the wings are optimised for long distance = heavier then the older wings of the A300 and in particular the A310.
I think 7(number)7 would be more reocognisable.
Me thinks so too, that’why I think “E“stands for a number. Perhaps a number ending with “ight“. 😀
i heard they cancelled their 317-316 program. it woudl be too small.
Would not surprise me. The hold-loaders already have to approach the plane at an angle to avoid hitting the engine. Shortening the plane even more would not help!
Please also post a comment to this aircraft!!!
First comment, THAT WAS ABOUT FREAKING TIME! I think a lot of orders where lost, or at least be larger, because of the late arrival of this plane. Airlines like large families so one family can cater for many demands. Air Tran ordering the B737 would be an excellent example.
I don’t think it is a real competitor to the Embraer 170 since it is consicerably larger. It will help making the B712 more attractive though!
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