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Quote: Originally Posted by SalmonellaMD Questions: 1) why only five? (seems like they are intending this for a particular route) 2) 748i despite their existing A388 order? (politically motivated?) 3) do they have an existing 748f order? Yes they have a 747-8F order. 5 does seem a small number but perhaps thats all they need. LH also has a split order between A380 and 747-8.

I am also a hairdresser, I am fully qualified as one...Can someone not be a student and a hairdresser?

I've seen them being used at EKCH airport as well. It's a special Air-stair for the disabled passengers. If you look at the first pictures, there are wheelchairs near the nosegear.

Quote: Originally Posted by STN216 Thats strange to see a 757 door going inwards ? I believe the aircraft came from Boeing in a freighter configuration, therefore the aircraft can have space saving, and cargo maximising techniques applied to the aircraft. This saves space, much like the opening outwards cargo door. I believe this is the reason for the inwards opening door, which also looks a considerable amount smaller than regular doors. I...

Quote: Originally Posted by Chard Haha! Yes, However Singapore doesn't fly to Vancouver, Toronto or Cairns among others! They did fly to Vancouver in the recent past Toronto is one of their old destinations. Others include Las Vegas, Vienna and Chicago Quote: Originally Posted by Ferihegy I think HK is an important destination for Italians, as Alitalia flies there since years, this was to expect. Alitalia flies to HKG?

Quote: Originally Posted by cathay250 Second airline to purchase the 747-8 after LH!! Perhaps this is the start for future orders: Korean Air to buy five Boeing 747-8s worth $1.5 bln | Reuters Could we See Delta, United, Cathay Pacific or China Airlines make some orders soon....? Questions: 1) why only five? (seems like they are intending this for a particular route) 2) 748i despite their existing A388 order? (politically motivated?) 3) do...

Quote: Originally Posted by lollomz I started collecting in the same way... I hope you have enough space for the little planes! Lollo He he! I haven't flown much, so all planes will easily fit on one shelf :-)

Quote: Originally Posted by cathay250 Yes: I agree 777-200s should be sold on... CX i think would like to do that... they have around 8 A330s on order which could easily replace them. The A340s now that they have the new inflight product are still very comfortable to fly on and they could be used to open up some thinner routes like Christchurch or Manchester for example. The 747s should begin to be replaced by 77Ws (Which is the plan, already...

I Hear One of GA's B747-400 already Use New Livery too :3

Sorry to be pedantic, but: If they are reading this, then to the person who described the plane as being 'withdrawed', I think you'll find the term is actually 'Withdrawn' , and that, upon it's 'Withdrawal' , it was sent to the desert.