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  • JAL drops 787-3 order in favour of longer-range 787-8

    Japan Airlines has dropped its 787-3 order in favour of the longer-range 787-8, leaving just one customer for the short- to medium-haul type designed for Japanese airlines requiring a high-density configuration with a trimmed wingspan for use at space-constrained gates.

    The backlog for the -3 now stands at 28, with remaining customer All Nippon Airways converting two -3s to -8s as well.

    However, Boeing marketing vice-president Randy Tinseth says the airframer remains committed to building the 787-3.

    And the Chicago Tribune has reported that United Airlines is considering replacing its 757, 767 and 777 fleets with 787s - including -3s to replace 96 757-200s used on routes of around 4,600km (2,500nm).
    Source: http://www.flightglobal.com/articles...nge-787-8.html

    It seems to me that JAL and ANA are not very sure that Boeing will go ahead with the B783, and even if Boeing does go ahead nobody knows when that variant will be ready.

    A UA order would most likely change this scenario.
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  • #2
    A huge difference in seats between a 752 and a 783 though.

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    • #3
      I'm a bit surprised from this announcement as the 787-3 was designed in particular to that market in terms of passenger density and airport gate space. I do hope that Boeing wins UA's order and get the 787-3.


      787-3
      Range:
      2,500 to 3,050 nautical miles (4,650 to 5,650 kilometers)
      Seating:
      290 to 330 passengers
      The industry-leading technology of the 787 Dreamliner is creating remarkable opportunities for airlines around the world and dramatically improving the air travel experience.


      737-8
      Maximum Range3,060 nautical miles (5,665 km

      Typical 2-class configuration 162
      Typical 1-class configuration 189



      757-2
      Maximum Range 3,900 nautical miles (7,222 km

      Passengers
      Typical 2-class configuration
      Typical 1-class configuration

      200
      228

      what ever happens......happens

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      • #4
        The 787 is technologically superior to the 777 and will end up competing with them and then you have the A350...I don't know how this is going turn out.

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