[PAR35]

The problem is caused by heavier than expected first and business-class areas and airlines have been told to reduce the amount of cargo they carry to rebalance the aircraft.

I can solve the problem for them instantly. Just add a couple of tons to the tail of the plane, and the balance problem will be solved, and you can load cargo in to the front of the plane.

Seriously, they could leave first class in the front, move business class to the rear, and probably at least partially solve the problem. Or split first class between front and rear. They just aren't thinking outside the box.

[Paleo Conservative]

Seriously, they could leave first class in the front, move business class to the rear, and probably at least partially solve the problem. Or split first class between front and rear. They just aren't thinking outside the box.

But being near the front means you're the first off the plane. That can be very important if you need to catch a connecting flight. Why not just take a few frames off the front and put it back on the rear of the plane. That'll fix the CG problem.

[spokeshave]

I guess it's because of the design software problems..same as with the 380.....seems they forgot the ISO9000 assessments...../sarcasm.

That will teach the Euroweenies to foist a "quality" program on the rest of the wotrld.