Why is A380 better than 747?

Speed: 747s can fly faster than the A380s. The maximum cruise speed of an A380 is Mach 0.89 (89\% of the speed of sound in air) while the two newest variants of the 747 (“-400” and “-8”) can cruise at a speed of Mach 0.855. For the A380 it’s Mach 0.89 and for the 747-8 it’s Mach 0.9.

What strategy did Boeing pursue to catch up to Airbus?

Both companies pursue the strategy of diversification as best cost provider in every market segment for large civil commercial jetliners with more than 110 seats.

Will 747 make a comeback?

Airlines had already been retiring the aircraft over the past few years, but when the Covid-19 pandemic sharply curtailed air travel worldwide, the final few commercial 747 landed for good. Boeing says it will deliver the last aircraft to Atlas Air in 2022.

What is Boeing’s competitive strategy?

Boeing’s Business Strategy Boeing has maintained its competitive advantage largely through focusing on research and development (R&D) activities, ensuring high technical performance from all of its advanced aerospace products.

What is a Boeing 747 trijet?

This tri-jet aircraft would have had one engine on either wing, with an additional engine mounted in the tail. This design would have been similar to the narrowbody Boeing 727, although obviously much larger. The Boeing 747 Trijet would have been significantly shorter than the base 747.

What is the difference between the Boeing 747 and 747-8?

Boeing announced a new 747 variant, the 747-8, on November 14, 2005. Referred to as the 747 Advanced prior to its launch, the 747-8 uses the same engine and cockpit technology as the 787, hence the use of the “8”. The variant is designed to be quieter, more economical, and more environmentally friendly.

Is a Boeing 747 tri-jet coming in 2024?

In 2018, Simple Flying also reported that Boeing was currently working on two new Air Force One B747s for the US Government, for delivery by 2024. A tri-jet version of the Boeing 747 would have had two engines on the wings and one in the tail.

What is a 747-8 Freighter?

The 747 has proven to be a very popular freighter, carrying around half of the world’s air freight as of 2007. In an effort to maintain this dominant position, Boeing has developed a freight variant of the 747-8, dubbed 747-8 Freighter or 747-8F.