Originally Posted by quoll

Aw, I just think that is so sad. I quite like the old Jumbo!

Originally Posted by Expatrick

Certainly the end of the 4 burners.

Originally Posted by Beoz

RIP the 747. I dare say they will be doing the same for the A380 before long.

Some interesting info on the final flights here. https://simpleflying.com/qantas-first-747-farewell/

Talking about old aircraft, there is a Qantas 767 freight plane that does continual return trips to Auckland. I believe (and I could be wrong) this was the first wide body, 2 engine jet to do mass commercial. What strikes me about this jet is the noise, its just loud. It takes off about 10:30pm every night and you can hear it all over eastern Sydney.

Originally Posted by Amazulu

Emirates are still taking delivery of new A380s and it works for them as they have so many (economies of scale) whereas other airlines that operate <20 cannot make it profitable in many circumstances.

Correct about the B767 (along with the Airbus A300/310)

Originally Posted by BadgeIsBack

Cor. You live out East? Is that because you is rich ?
cheers

Originally Posted by BadgeIsBack

Fascinating how Emirates and Singapore made the 380 work via their hub model needing to fill the plane, but all of a sudden the smaller Deamliner flying full has made a mockery of that...we have flown Mel-San Fran and it was amazing...

Originally Posted by Amazulu

Emirates make the A380 work due to economies of scale (100+) and because Dubai is turning into the World's main hub. Singapore have got rid of their oldest A380s now so not sure that it's working for them