Cockpit Chronicles: Boeing vs Boeing. Pilots weigh in on the flight qualities of each type

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10-02-2011 @ 9:59AM

pauls98 said...

Great post!

A few questions for you, Kent:
1: Are you in Germany now? How are the commutes going and are you loving it?
2: What about this 737 MAX? Will it have a 757 nose to reduce cockpit noise? Will it be any wider to allow for greater passenger comfort? Or, is this all about new engines to promote fuel efficiency?
3: I have heard the term "ScareBus" more than once. Your airline just signed a substantial contract with Airbus Industrie. Can you do a column comparing and contrasting Airbus vs: Boeing? (# of aircraft flying, safety records, passenger ammenities (the A-320 seems wider/roomier than the Boeings, I like the bathroom sinks/water faucets in the lavs better than the Boeing...but I am a Boeing guy at heart...) I'm a 75K+ mile flier per year so I do have some opportunity to spend some time in each manufacturer's product. Thoughts?

Thanks,
Paul

10-02-2011 @ 10:04AM

Kent Wien said...

Germany commute is going well. It takes 14 1/2 hours to get to the NY apartment. I leave myself two 1/2 days to get there so I can do laundry and not have to worry about making it on the flight.

I'm almost certain that the 'max' will not change the nose or the width at all. Just re-engining and maybe some aerodynamic improvements.

I'm pretty sure the accident rates are very similar on the Airbus. Pilots don't like over-automation, and Airbus takes automation a step further than Boeing. I can't do a comparison, because I have never flown an Airbus—something I hope to change very soon. Then you'll see a post on that, for sure.

I'm with you on the comforts of the Airbus. It's had the advantage of entering service after the 737.

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