No One Is Buying the Boeing 777-8. Here's Why...
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Published 2023-05-12
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Chapters:
Intro - 0:00
777-8 Background - 0:48
Problem #1 - 3:48
Problem #2 - 5:01
It didn't have to be like this... - 8:26
Glimmers of hope - 10:25
Outro - 12:50
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The Boeing 777-8 is a bit of an enigma. When it takes to the skies later this year, it’ll become Boeing’s newest commercial offering. Naturally, it's chalk full of cutting edge innovations, and occupies a market segment that’s been red hot in recent years. But despite these favorable conditions, the plane can’t find any takers. It’s been a decade since the last passenger -8 was sold. And now, analysts are pondering whether Boeing might cancel the jet. So, what’s going on here? Why won’t anyone buy the 777-8? Let me explain…
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All Comments (21)
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Am i the only one who noticed parts of the video is blurred
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I think the A350-1000 has also the reason why it's selling less than the -900, poor timing to replace the 777-300ER, which is obviously not that old. It only replaced the similar-sized Quad-Engined A340-600, which has a reputation for being SUCH a GAS GUZZLER for having 4 engines, and only a HANDFUL of airlines operated the -600, and replaced it with the -1000. And some airlines that also had the aging Non-ER 777-300s also replaced them with the -1000.
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Small correction at 5:59 , low humidity is actually a desirable factor to generate thrust. Also these carriers are all based at sea level which helps a lot with performance (the air is a lot denser). But overall you’re right, hot summer take offs in the UAE at MTOW can be close to the limits
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The a330 is mad underrated
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In 2019 I flew one of Delta’s 777s ATL-CDG and back. It was fine and when I heard that Delta was retiring their 777s I was puzzled as the one I’d been on had a renovated look.
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I also want to point out that summers here in the Gulf are hot and VERY humid, rather than lacking humidity.
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Nobody advertises Airbus better than Boeing.
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My dad ran an aluminum recycling plant back in the early 50’s. They had an aluminum lithium alloy back then. He found that when they had a high lithium content the furnaces would shed all the dross that was stuck to the inside of the reverb furnaces. They didn’t check for lithium so he only found out after talking with others in the industry. The elevated lithium content didn’t seem to affect the properties of the alloys made with it.
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It makes sense that airlines weren't retiring their 777-300s early because they couldn't be converted to freighter, but now that IAI and Mammoth are working on 777 conversion programs, airlines might be more willing to get rid of their older 777s and replace them with the -8 once it comes out.
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-8 is the unlucky number for boeing
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I think it has potential as more and more people travel to hot and high destinations like Mexico City. An over engined and over winged plane could be just what the doctor ordered to prevent heat delays from inadequate takeoff performance.
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It is evident that you did an amazing amount of research and made an amazing effort in producing this video.
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I feel like as space becomes more scarce at major hubs like LAX or LHR, these bigger capacity planes may become popular again for hub to hub routes.
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As they say: If Boeing would be run by engineers, competition would be a long way behind.....
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They need to cancel the -8, -9, -10, and the “Max” program.
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High temperatures make it harder to generate lift, but low humidity makes it easier.
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If there were a limited market for that length of fuselage then the best move would be to cut their losses. So long as the freight version is selling it is not a failure. Shame they didn't take the initiative to go for the new alloy but that's how calculated risk works.
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Great vid as always Coby!! No needless jargon or dialogue, just straight to the point & entertaining. 😉👍✌️
