Cathay (CX) Using New Aircraft Type?

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twinotter4ever
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Cathay (CX) Using New Aircraft Type?

Wed Aug 27, 2008 3:42 am

Just ran across this in my plane spotting recently, and was wondering if Cathay has a "Home Made" aircraft program to help save them money on acquisition costs  . May not save on fuel, but using fiberglass may be their version of a composite aircraft. Not sure about the necessity of a slide on board especially in this configuration, though it would help with weight issues once airborne  . Aerodynamics must be Cr%p though. Might be faster than the A343 still though     




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Francoflier
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RE: Cathay (CX) Using New Aircraft Type?

Wed Aug 27, 2008 6:07 am

Funny, I was walking past a similar children play area a couple of days ago...

Is that the one in a mall in Richmond, near YVR?
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RE: Cathay (CX) Using New Aircraft Type?

Wed Aug 27, 2008 6:58 am

Right you are...That is Richmond Centre Mall near YVR...Pretty nifty and popular with the kids...
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RE: Cathay (CX) Using New Aircraft Type?

Wed Aug 27, 2008 7:11 am

bet it had production delays
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RE: Cathay (CX) Using New Aircraft Type?

Wed Aug 27, 2008 7:23 am



Quoting TwinOtter4Ever (Reply 3):
Right you are...

I thought so. Cathay is a very popular airline in this area for sure.

Do you live around there?
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maxisno1
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RE: Cathay (CX) Using New Aircraft Type?

Wed Aug 27, 2008 7:29 am

The fuel mileage must be amazing!
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codeshare
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RE: Cathay (CX) Using New Aircraft Type?

Wed Aug 27, 2008 7:52 am

That's a 787 killer with easy cargo ramp access Big grin

KS/codeshare
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RE: Cathay (CX) Using New Aircraft Type?

Wed Aug 27, 2008 10:46 pm

Talk about high bypass ratio engines....I bet those suckers (non pun intended) are really fuel efficient.  rotfl 
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RE: Cathay (CX) Using New Aircraft Type?

Wed Aug 27, 2008 11:18 pm

I like the spacious cockpit
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RE: Cathay (CX) Using New Aircraft Type?

Thu Aug 28, 2008 12:16 am

Apparently they are still unsure about whether to go for RR or PW...
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RE: Cathay (CX) Using New Aircraft Type?

Thu Aug 28, 2008 1:34 am

Good to see the Oompa Loompa's can now travel in comfort.
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