Well this was coming at some point. Delta's CEO really seems to be interested in the 330NEO for its trans-Atlantic routes, and some trans-Pacific routes as well.
Source: ATW Online
Some of his comments seem peculiar however. The 777X is an "experimental airplane?" It's definitely not in-production or finalized yet, but it is based on existing technology, save for the all-new composite wing. When I think of experimental airplanes I think of something like the Boeing 2707 or the Sonic Cruiser - those were indeed experimental. The 777X on the other hand will pick up where the current generation of 777s left off.
Also, "...the 737-700 is not economical" - I'm guessing he meant for certain routes it is not economical (which goes for every plane for that matter, since for every plane there are always going to be certain routes where it is not economical).
Source: ATW Online
Some of his comments seem peculiar however. The 777X is an "experimental airplane?" It's definitely not in-production or finalized yet, but it is based on existing technology, save for the all-new composite wing. When I think of experimental airplanes I think of something like the Boeing 2707 or the Sonic Cruiser - those were indeed experimental. The 777X on the other hand will pick up where the current generation of 777s left off.
Also, "...the 737-700 is not economical" - I'm guessing he meant for certain routes it is not economical (which goes for every plane for that matter, since for every plane there are always going to be certain routes where it is not economical).
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