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Post by Dave Homewood on Aug 30, 2021 16:54:17 GMT 12
I am surprised no-one has mentioned this.
stuff.co.nz/travel/news/300394694/air-new-zealand-to-retire-all-boeing-777s--its-largest-jet
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Post by johnnyfalcon on Aug 30, 2021 19:02:46 GMT 12
Yep, just leaves the 787 to fly the wide-body flag. Shame, the passing of an icon with no fanfare or any real longevity
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Post by agile on Aug 30, 2021 19:48:18 GMT 12
By 2027 (777-300ER). Still plenty of time for fanfare and a typically misleading headline.
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Post by madmac on Aug 30, 2021 20:20:59 GMT 12
Actually I am surprised AirNZ isn't converting any to freighter configuration for their use, tourism doesn't look to be coming back to anything remotely close to previous passenger levels (well at least for this decade).
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Post by kiwiruna on Aug 31, 2021 8:02:55 GMT 12
Given the RNZAF is to replace the 757s at some stage in the next few years maybe a deal could be done.
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Post by pepe on Aug 31, 2021 9:12:22 GMT 12
Given the RNZAF is to replace the 757s at some stage in the next few years maybe a deal could be done. There has been some informed discussion on other sites that 777-200 would not be able to operate loaded from Phoenix Field, McMurdo Sound due to excess ground pressure exerted by the main undercarriage. (A linear 6 wheel bogies system). This would be a major impediment to the selection of this type. |
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Post by markrogers on Aug 31, 2021 16:27:53 GMT 12
the B777-200 has a max weight of 505,000 -545,000 lbs. The B757 has a max weight of 255,000 lbs. In comparison a C-17 has a max weight of 170,000 lbs.
The B777 would probably be a bit too big for the RNZAF I would think, but never say never, you never know what could happen!
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Post by Deane B on Aug 31, 2021 19:03:20 GMT 12
the B777-200 has a max weight of 505,000 -545,000 lbs. The B757 has a max weight of 255,000 lbs. In comparison a C-17 has a max weight of 170,000 lbs. The B777 would probably be a bit too big for the RNZAF I would think, but never say never, you never know what could happen! You are way out with the C-17. Max weight exceeds a 777. Try 585,000 lbs |
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Post by markrogers on Aug 31, 2021 20:19:05 GMT 12
Ok. I was just quoting from Wikipedia. 170,000 is the maximum payload, the maximum take off weight is 585,000lbs. So you're right Deane. I was just quoting the payload. That sure is a lot of weight for the C-17.
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Post by machina on Nov 29, 2021 15:51:52 GMT 12
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Post by kiwined on Nov 29, 2021 17:58:25 GMT 12
Yeah the latest news sort of makes this thread off the mark
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Post by Dave Homewood on Nov 29, 2021 20:53:07 GMT 12
Interesting development, and great news for the people involved.
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