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Video answers: Why are jumbos disappearing?

Here are the answers to last Friday’s video, enjoy!

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  1. It rectified the problem of increased intercontinental traffic.
  2. They wanted to be economical because they believed that the future of aviation would be supersonic jets and didn’t want to lose a lot of money on their investment.
  3. To make the plane more likely to be a success, they designed it to be both a passenger jet and a cargo jet.
  4. The first reason that jumbos are disappearing is that it’s expensive to operate and maintain four engines.
  5. The second reason that jumbos are disappearing is that aviation nowadays is becoming more of a point-to-point system instead of a hub-and-spoke one.
  6. It cost €25 billion euro and will never be recovered according to the video.
  7. They want more flights at different times of day instead of bigger aircraft with less frequency.
  8. It works for Emirates due to Dubai’s geographic location as a hub which connects different parts of the world.
  9. The 747 will slowly disappear as a passenger plane (but not as a freighter), while the A380 could survive if the industry returns to a hub-and-spoke system.

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Video: Why are jumbos disappearing?

This week’s video describes the role of jumbo jets in aviation and why they are disappearing from the skies.

Try to answer the following questions about the video and come back on Monday for the answers.

Suggested ICAO level for video: 5+

  1. What problem did the 747 rectify?
  2. Why did Boeing want to be economical in the building of the 747?
  3. So what did they do to be economical?
  4. What’s the first reason these jumbos are disappearing?
  5. What’s the second reason these jumbos are disappearing?
  6. How much was the development of the A380 and will it ever be recovered according to the video?
  7. What do business passengers want nowadays?
  8. Why does the A380 work for Emirates?
  9. What’s the future for these two planes?

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Why are the Jumbo-jets disappearing?

Thanks to our sponsor: https://brilliant.org/mentourpilot/ Why are the Boeing 747 and the Airbus A380 loosing ground against competing aircraft types? Why aren’t these majestic giants of the sky ruling like they once were and what does the future look like for them. These are some of the questions I will cover in this video.

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Video answers: ‘Is the 747 in trouble?’

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  1. It’s been dubbed as the queen of the skies.
  2. They recently retired their last 747s.
  3. Only a handful of airlines operate the 747 today.
  4. British Airways has the biggest fleet of 747s nowadays.
  5. They recently spent millions retrofitting some of them.
  6. Low oil prices has persuaded them to keep the plane in service.

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Video: ‘Is the 747 in trouble?’

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This week’s video describes the potential demise of the 747. Watch the video to find out why.

Try to answer the following questions about the video and come back on Monday for the answers.

Suggested ICAO level for video: 5+

  1. What has the 747 been dubbed as?
  2. What did Air France, Saudi Arabian Airlines and Cathy Pacific do with their 747s recently?
  3. How many airlines operate the 747 today?
  4. Which airline has the biggest fleet of 747s nowadays?
  5. What investment did this company make in some of their 747s recently?
  6. What has persuaded them to keep the 747 operating?

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Is the Boeing 747 in trouble? | CNBC International

A growing number of airlines are ditching the iconic Boeing 747 for more fuel efficient aircraft. British Airways on the other hand are investing millions on updating theirs.

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Video answers: ‘How fuel efficient is an airplane?’

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  1. Its maximum takeoff weight (MTOW) is 442 metric tons.
  2. Its capacity is 238,610 litres of fuel.
  3. It uses 4 litres of fuel per second.
  4. The 747-8 is much more inefficient according to this comparison.
  5. After factoring in the passengers on board and calculating efficiency per person per kilometre, the 747-8 uses around 0.04 litres per 0.6 kilometres per person (based on 500 people on board), which makes it more fuel efficient than a car with 4 people inside it.

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Video: ‘How fuel efficient is an airplane?’

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This week’s video tries to calculate the efficiency of modern aircraft. Are they more efficient that a typical sedan? Watch the video to find out.

Try to answer the following questions about the video and come back on Monday for the answers.

Suggested ICAO level for video: 5+

  1. How much weight can the 747-8 lift?
  2. What’s the fuel capacity of the 747-8?
  3. How much fuel does the plane use per second?
  4. How do litres per kilometre compare between a car and the 747-8?
  5. How do they compare when factoring in the number of people on board?

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How Fuel Efficient Is An Airplane?

How much fuel does a 747 need to complete an international flight? How efficient are these aircraft? Join Cristen as she asks how much fuel an international flight actually uses.