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DaCubbyBearBar wrote:Doesn't PR still have a couple of A340's?? I saw one in HNL back in October 22. Wouldn't you want the 340 gone and keep the 350? I would think it it way more fuel efficient.
RDRogel wrote:I bet PAL will order the upcom[code][/code]ing 779 as a replacement for 77W and both 787-9(GE) and A339(GE if can Airbus releases it) for A330 replacement.
777klm wrote:I don’t know much about Philippine aviation, but will the airport currently being constructed in the Bulacan area be a game changer for PR? This might open up possibilities for a world-class hub for PR in Manila.
AB330 wrote:RDRogel wrote:I bet PAL will order the upcom[code][/code]ing 779 as a replacement for 77W and both 787-9(GE) and A339(GE if can Airbus releases it) for A330 replacement.
From what I know of the proponents
Airbus and Rolls-Royce are offering both A330neo and A350 XWB. While Boeing and General Electric are pitching B787 Dreamliner and B777X. It's also possible we could see to two or three of the four types on offering being selected, which will depend on the price and how much can PAL spend.
If I was in charge of fleet planning, here's my picks.A350-900 follwed by B777-9, B787-9 or B787-10. Alternatively, if it is too pricey, the 2nd option A330-900neo, A350-900, and A350-1000.
I based mind of Lufhansa Fleet, which seems to have close cooperation with PAL most enthusiasts used Cathay Pacific as there template. But with the pandemic, I'm not sure if it has changed or been modified?