Cathay Pacific Considers Buying Larger Version Boeing 787

1. The very original A350 was no longer offered.  The one which Airbus offering now is A350XWB

2. The main reason that 787-10's decision still pending should be the uncertain number of airlines who want to acquire 787-10, rather than trying to use new composite material.

3. Well well, Boeing could opt for a wider new plane, even wider than 777, perhaps a flying wing design?

4. Finally, I am still waiting to see the 787's wing test, especially the burning test specified by FAA, let's see what will happen to those composite...

原帖由 akboy 於 2007-7-30 17:31 發表
4. Finally, I am still waiting to see the 787's wing test, especiallythe burning test specified by FAA, let's see what will happen to thosecomposite...

Burning test??? Where did that come from, as far as I know this is not a requirement of such a test to obtain the Certificate fo Airworthiness.