Scott Skylane wrote:
Hilton wrote:

New Boeing 7E7 is more fuel efficient than the A380


OK, here's my question. Aircraft manufacturers will do just about
anything
to get 1% fuel savings. Boeing says the 787 will be 20% more
efficient -
HOW? And why is everyone OK with it? I'm just curious, I'm not
doubting
their claims, but sometimes if things sound too good to be true...

http://www.boeing.com/commercial/7e7/background.html

Thanks,

Hilton


Hilton,

There's lies, damn lies, and statistics. Besides, Boeing says:
"The airplane will use 20 percent less fuel for comparable missions than
any similarly sized airplane."
Not exactly an apples to apples comparison with the 380.

I never mentioned the A380 - I'm just curious how Boeing has reduced the
fuel consumption by a staggering 20% for a similarly sized airplane.

Hilton