I am an airplane newbie and have some questions...
One of the most intriging aspects of airliners, is the concurrence between Airbus and Boeing.
What plane is the most expensive in comparisson? Boeing or Airbus and which manufacturer is best?
And wand 'brand' do you prefer. I have only flown Boein by now, so I can't make a comparisson between them both. But personally, from the outside, i prefer Boeing. Overall, they look better than Airbus.
Boeing vs Airbus
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In my humble opinion, I think think that it depends on the number and serie of the aircraft. For example, the Airbus 290 was a lot better than the Boeing 706, until they came out with the 707. There is a good chance that the Boeing 797 would be better than the Airbus 390, but then we would have to see whether the -650 of Boeing would still outsell the -100ER of the A390.
ALl in all, the best of boeing was definitely the B307 (yep! it is a real one!) and the best of Airbus (Sud Aviation at that time) was the MB161.
However, if my tailor is rich, the garden of my uncle is grassier than the pipe of my step mother.
ALl in all, the best of boeing was definitely the B307 (yep! it is a real one!) and the best of Airbus (Sud Aviation at that time) was the MB161.
However, if my tailor is rich, the garden of my uncle is grassier than the pipe of my step mother.
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Don't worru, K_R, they're just playing with you. It's just that, on every aviation board you go to, the question 'which is best, Airbus or Boeing', makes people's hair rise. When people take the question seriously, it usually ends in a gigantic fight, between the supporters of one, and those of the other. Many boards even have a specific rule that forbids 'A vs B' posts, for this exact reason. Truth is, it's impossible to say who's the 'best', as there are way too many variables. It's also impossible to say which costs the most, as that depends on the model, the airline involved (airlines ordering large numbers pay less per aircraft, the first airlines to order a model pay even less, etc), etc.. Again: too many variables.
Asking the question you asked on an aviation board is just opening a gigantic can of worms. Be glad that here, they decided to make it into a lighthearted thread.
Asking the question you asked on an aviation board is just opening a gigantic can of worms. Be glad that here, they decided to make it into a lighthearted thread.
Exactly: no offense K_R: we just wanted to prevent another boiled-up discussion as we usually get in topics about airbus vs. boeing. The only correct answer to your question is "It depends". I hear you say "It depends on what exactly". Well, on a whole bunch of factors that make every single decision about this topic very specific. That is exactly why some carriers choose Boeing, others Airbus: they are in different situations. Some examples (not exhaustive at all, just to give you an idea) of criteria:
costs:
- acquisition
- maintenance, repair and overhaul
- operational
- transition training needed or not
operational
- fit with route network
- subject to constraints (runway length at major hub. ex: london city)
- turnaround times at airports
strategic
- does our business model depend heavily on cargo as well? If yes: plane with relatively big cargo hold needed
- do we rather go for an lcc type of business model: no need for huge cargo holds
And there are many more categories (possible delivery slots, second hand market, hr needs and availability, in-house know-how,...) and criteria. All of this, just to say that it really "depends on the situation" and every decision as made by a decision making unit of multiple people from multiple departments who meet regularly during multiple months. I
know it is probably not a black or white example to your question, but I hope you understand that it is really not that simple at all. And most importantly: it should be a rational decision, something some people here tend to forget, and that is exactly why we made a little fun of it in the beginning.
Anyway, welcome to Luchtzak and don't be afraid to ask questions!
costs:
- acquisition
- maintenance, repair and overhaul
- operational
- transition training needed or not
operational
- fit with route network
- subject to constraints (runway length at major hub. ex: london city)
- turnaround times at airports
strategic
- does our business model depend heavily on cargo as well? If yes: plane with relatively big cargo hold needed
- do we rather go for an lcc type of business model: no need for huge cargo holds
And there are many more categories (possible delivery slots, second hand market, hr needs and availability, in-house know-how,...) and criteria. All of this, just to say that it really "depends on the situation" and every decision as made by a decision making unit of multiple people from multiple departments who meet regularly during multiple months. I
know it is probably not a black or white example to your question, but I hope you understand that it is really not that simple at all. And most importantly: it should be a rational decision, something some people here tend to forget, and that is exactly why we made a little fun of it in the beginning.
Anyway, welcome to Luchtzak and don't be afraid to ask questions!