• It's all about radically different fuselage design.
• 10% slower than current, think they might pick it up by saving 15 minutes on load and unload because of multiple aisles.
• The 777 model has no windows in economy class, and apparently no doors visible either. They are 9 row deep pods with 3/2 seats and a lateral aisle at the front. That is going to take some getting used to.
• It's all about radically different fuselage design.
• 10% slower than current, think they might pick it up by saving 15 minutes on load and unload because of multiple aisles.
• The 777 model has no windows in economy class, and apparently no doors visible either. They are 9 row deep pods with 3/2 seats and a lateral aisle at the front. That is going to take some getting used to.
• There is a slide that says the N+3 numbers are reached with "advanced technology insertion". I am reminded of a Sidney Harris cartoon: http://avionod.wordpress.com/2009/04/06/and-then-a-miracle-h...
• They will fly higher, 40k feet and 45k feet. No word on how that changes turbulence, I presume it helps.