Cory6188 From United States of America, joined Feb 2004, 2686 posts, RR: 6 Posted (9 years 1 week 3 days 6 hours ago) and read 2591 times:
I was wondering about this while reading the changes that were being made at airports in order to accomodate the A380 when it is finally used for pax transportation.
Will airports have to make any changes in order to be able to handle 7E7s? I would presume that the answer would be no, considering that almost all can already handle 767s, but I'm sure that some of you out there would know better than me.
Also, what are the runway length requirements for a 7E7? I know the A380 requires at least 10,000' for normal operations (i.e. not a ferry flight) according to Airbus's website.
AirframeAS From United States of America, joined Feb 2004, 14150 posts, RR: 26 Reply 2, posted (9 years 1 week 3 days 6 hours ago) and read 2530 times:
Since the 7E7 will more than likely to be almost the same size of a 767, its probably very unlikely that any airport would have to upgrade anything at all. This is a good thing given to the letter 'E' between the two 7's as in efficent so its entirely cost cutting all around.
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DfwRevolution From , joined Dec 1969, posts, RR: Reply 6, posted (9 years 1 week 3 days 4 hours ago) and read 2316 times:
Will airports have to make any changes in order to be able to handle 7E7s? I would presume that the answer would be no, considering that almost all can already handle 767s, but I'm sure that some of you out there would know better than me.
The major consideration in 7E7 airport planning is wingspan. Weight distribution and passenger loading are practically non-issues as aircraft of simmilar size already exist.
The 7E7-300's shortened wings are intended to boost economy on short sectors, but it will also allow the SR version to squeeze into smaller gates than the -800/-900 variants. Just a comparison of wingspans-
(aircraft)(feet/inches)(meters)
7E7-300 (TBD)
7E7-800/900 (193') (59 m)
752 (124' 10") (38 m)
764 (170' 4") (51.9 m)
763/762 (156' 1") (47.6 m)
A320/A321 (111' 10") (34 m)
A300 (147' 1") (44.84 m)
A310 (144') (43.9 m)
A332/A333 (197' 10") (60.3 m)
Cancidas From Poland, joined Jul 2003, 4112 posts, RR: 13 Reply 8, posted (9 years 1 week 3 days 4 hours ago) and read 2253 times:
well with a 193' wingspan that airplane will definately not fit into LGA without changes. the 764's wings hang about 10' over the edges of taxiways already...
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BoingGoingGone From , joined Dec 1969, posts, RR: Reply 12, posted (9 years 1 week 2 days 12 hours ago) and read 1957 times:
According to Boeing, the 7E7 will carry the same operational characteristics as the 767-400 as far as airfield performance. Although the wingspan has not been determined, it is expected that it will be a non-issue with airports.
AirframeAS From United States of America, joined Feb 2004, 14150 posts, RR: 26 Reply 13, posted (9 years 1 week 2 days 9 hours ago) and read 1771 times:
We are not sure about what the final design will be for wingspan so we can't really determine which airports are going to see the 7E7 yet. Boeing can, at anytime, change the wing design for any reason it wants and they dont have to announce it. We will just have to wait and see what happens.
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Joshyd918 From , joined Dec 1969, posts, RR: Reply 15, posted (9 years 1 week 2 days 3 hours ago) and read 1619 times:
As far as I know ( and I definitely could be wrong), the only airline currently that uses the 767 is Delta, so unless DL adds some 7E7 to their fleet, I don't see LGA getting any dreamliner birds.
JOSH
Skymileman From , joined Dec 1969, posts, RR: Reply 16, posted (9 years 1 week 2 days 3 hours ago) and read 1594 times:
I doubt if there will be any modifications needed for the 7E7 (but still not sure). It is not any heavier than current aircraft, it's not bulkier, it's not taller, so I would imagine that the current facilities will be sufficient.
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