@Xiber1 Actually, 747-8 also uses some very nifty new technology that makes for quieter flights and more fuel efficiency. 747-8 is supposed to have 2.8liters per 100km per seat, while A380 is 2.9liters per 100km per seat. That .1 liters per 100km per seat makes a huge difference on long haul flights. So in the fuel efficiency scenario, 747-8 wins.
Also, not sure if I would want to go on a flight of 800+ passengers. The service might be bad, and I'm sure emergency evacuations would be slow.
@PangeaSpreads You're wrong A380 is new technology, a very quiet aircraft for ultra long range flights in economy configuration A380 can carry 800 plus passengers also A380 is more economical than the 747-8.
@JaneSanFrancisco A-380 is not needed, too many countries involved in assembling sections and manufacturing parts which have had compatibility issues with a multitude of issues and timely delivery delays since then, and for what? a slightly larger aircraft which does not offer (in my opinion) enough gains over the 747 to compete with 40 plus years of development and refinement into the ultra-reliable and proven aircraft it still is today, A-380 demand died with economic crash
@jonstewartforprez i dont think there is any current airline company who have chosen a 800+ passenger layout for the A380
BarcaBosch 2 days ago
i hate planes and there pollution!
TheSexytoilet 4 days ago
@Xiber1 Actually, 747-8 also uses some very nifty new technology that makes for quieter flights and more fuel efficiency. 747-8 is supposed to have 2.8liters per 100km per seat, while A380 is 2.9liters per 100km per seat. That .1 liters per 100km per seat makes a huge difference on long haul flights. So in the fuel efficiency scenario, 747-8 wins.
Also, not sure if I would want to go on a flight of 800+ passengers. The service might be bad, and I'm sure emergency evacuations would be slow.
jonstewartforprez 1 week ago
@PangeaSpreads You're wrong A380 is new technology, a very quiet aircraft for ultra long range flights in economy configuration A380 can carry 800 plus passengers also A380 is more economical than the 747-8.
Xiber1 2 weeks ago
@JaneSanFrancisco A-380 is not needed, too many countries involved in assembling sections and manufacturing parts which have had compatibility issues with a multitude of issues and timely delivery delays since then, and for what? a slightly larger aircraft which does not offer (in my opinion) enough gains over the 747 to compete with 40 plus years of development and refinement into the ultra-reliable and proven aircraft it still is today, A-380 demand died with economic crash
PangeaSpreads 2 weeks ago
@nielscarp capacity is much greater with the 747. One trip is always cheaper than two.
vernvandamn 2 weeks ago
@Skybolter NO. BOEING IS THE BEST!
Skyline4LifeRoyal 3 weeks ago
Boeing is the best then airbus!
Skyline4LifeRoyal 3 weeks ago
I personally still feel safer on good old 747with
half a century of best safety record in aviation history.[ While new, fad
and exciting A380 start appearing cracks on wings in multiple planes
in such short a period of times ever since coming into service.]
JaneSanFrancisco 3 weeks ago
@limagabriel68 No? It's a test showing if water, gets into the engines.... -.-
partyboy923 1 month ago