[RayChuang88]

I think what will really hurt Airbus is the fact the 747-8F freighter will be a hot seller because it will offer more cargo capacity and longer range, too. Also, because the 747-8F can carry outsized lengthwise loads that the A380-800F can't carry, that would also be a huge winner for the cargo airlines also.

[True Republican Patriot]

A Big Factor will be that the 747-8 will use existing airports, and not require new oversized runways Taxiways and Terminals, all of which are required by the A-380 Flying Beast.