Comments by "Doncarlo" (@doujinflip) on "" video.

  1. Airbus seems to practice planned obsolescence, decertifying airframes at 30~35 years regardless of maintenance record. Boeing meanwhile will work with airlines to keep its planes aloft, hence 747s pushing 50 hauling freight. It's like an Apple vs Android philosophy.
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  2. Boeing engineers back then had the foresight to design the 747 as a cargo plane with seats bolted on. The mistake Airbus made was centering the design around human occupants -- it's way easier to turn a warehouse into an apartment complex than the other way around.
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  3. They might be able to restripe the remote pads if they need a few more spots, but wouldn't be worth rebuilding the terminal building for an extra gate or two. Most likely there will be some need for Code F gates especially if a 777X size airframe proves successful with the depreciation of the A380.
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  4. Desire, not necessarily demand. Airfare sales trends favor direct flights wherever offered regardless of plane type.
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