Fuel burn & operating performance: 777-300ER, A340-600 & 747-400, Issue 71 Aug/Sep 2010
Issue 71 Aug/Sep 2010
The 777-300ER & A340-600 are pitched as 747-400 replacements. The fuel burn and operating performance of the three aircraft are examined and compared on seven routes of lengths from 4,800nm to 7,800nm. This takes each aircraft to the edge of its payload-range envelope.