Watewate From Canada, joined Nov 2000, 2283 posts, RR: 2 Reply 1, posted (12 years 3 months 1 week 3 days 3 hours ago) and read 828 times:
Nope. They have Qantas in their orders books for 744LR, but that's not to be confused with 747X. You'll know when they launch 747X- you can bet that this forum will be buzzing for weeks.
Blink182 From Azerbaijan, joined Oct 1999, 5430 posts, RR: 19 Reply 3, posted (12 years 3 months 1 week 2 days 22 hours ago) and read 785 times:
They have started the program, but not the actual plane though. I think Boeing will do very well especially if the 747NG has a similar cockpit to the 744.
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Jiml1126 From , joined Dec 1969, posts, RR: Reply 4, posted (12 years 3 months 1 week 2 days 22 hours ago) and read 783 times:
Yes, Boeing has launched 747X back in Nov 28, 2000.
According to Boeing...
With the Nov. 28, 2000, launch of the new Longer-Range 747-400, all references to the "747-400X" are now changed to the Longer-Range 747-400, also known as the 747-400ER.
So, hopefully we'll see Qantas flying the 747-400ER around 4 or 5 years later.
Notarzt From Germany, joined Dec 2000, 642 posts, RR: 1 Reply 5, posted (12 years 3 months 1 week 2 days 21 hours ago) and read 776 times:
Jim,
Still, we have to differ between the "Longer Range B747-400" (ordered by Qantas) on the one hand, and the B747X (stretched) on the other hand. Boeing confuses people by introducing the "Longer Range" prefix to current designations, e.g. B767-400 and B747-400, which aren't any kind of "new" models - just enhanced versions. In opposite to these "longer range" upgrades, the B747X will be a completely new airliner, based on the B747-400, with stretched fuselage, new wings, etc.! Boeing should dub the new model B747-500X to clear up the potential misunderstanding. BTW, I heard that FedEx was in negotiations with Boeing to acquire the B747X Freighter (in addition to the A380-100F or by cancelling the Momerandum of Understanding with Airbus???). Keep in mind, a MoU does not necessarily mean the airline will acquire the related aircraft!
Sm92 From United States of America, joined Oct 2000, 131 posts, RR: 0 Reply 6, posted (12 years 3 months 1 week ago) and read 744 times:
In regards to "FedEx was in negotiations with Boeing to acquire the B747X Freighter (in addition to the A380-100F or by cancelling the Momerandum of Understanding with Airbus???)," I was wondering where you heard that. I would think that after the order for the A380, there is no chance for the 747 of any kind at FedEx.
Joni From , joined Dec 1969, posts, RR: Reply 7, posted (12 years 3 months 6 days 23 hours ago) and read 736 times:
Boeing has not launched 747X or 747XS, but may launch them in the future if they get enough launch orders. Boeing's leadership has said they consider it unlikely they'll build either plane, but as said it may well still happen.
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