[Paleo Conservative]

Another big order for 747's could actually put the 747 ahead of the A380 in terms of orders since the A380 was launched.

[Paleo Conservative]

If you want on or off my aerospace ping list, please contact me by Freep mail.

[Tainan]

I saw that a 787 Dreamliner has been sold to a Swiss group, Provait Air I think, for use as a VIP a/c.

Now thats luxury. Better than a A318 Elite IMO.

[Prophet in the wilderness]

But the French will say that most orders for the 747-8I is for freighters, and not Pax, I say,,, TO BAD, it all counts.

[sionnsar]

"The 747 family's unique interior and structural design have provided passengers with memorable flying experiences for decades,"

Yah. My memorable flying experiences, including on long-haul flights on Boeing craft, are for the most part of feeling like I'm in a sardine can. And the very worst, SF to Sydney on a 747, is one I have NO desire to ever repeat.

Maybe that's why I'm thinking about a job with ZERO travel.

[BluH2o]

OK ... what about leg room in coach? Some airlines, mostly long haul carriers offer up to 39 inches ... you can have a great aircraft but if you're shoe horned in ascetics add little value.

[upchuck]

... upswept architecture giving passengers a greater feeling of space and comfort, while adding more room for personal belongings.

Next trick: getting the TSA to agree to allow more personal belongings. :)

[Malsua]

Having spent a good chunk of my life on the upper deck of a 747 transiting to China, my comment...What are they thinking? One of my worst flights was on Continental Business from EWK to Hong Kong. Their "10k per seat" seats were the worst ever. It's an example of where you let engineers push without feedback.

As an engineer myself, Boing should commit to one goal and one goal only(aside from the obvious of safety and useability). Passenger comfort. I am over 6 foot by an inch or so but in many planes my knees impact the seat in front of me.