Boeing vs Airbus

[tav18]

what's the deal why are they rivals i mean a plane is a plane- even though i always had a chrush on the 747:wub:

[macaulay]

the Boeing vs Airbus debate is no different really from one car being compared to a different brand of car. I wouldn't exactly call them rivals but they are two seperate manufacturers and of course they would want to be the one making more profit than their competitor! Personally I am an airbus fan.

[Magenta]

inb4 Michael and Brice see this and start debating.

Personally, I don't know what the difference is. They're planes. They both fly, right?

[TheMatrix]

This is almost like Toyota vs. Honda or something.
Stick with whatever you feel is better.

[RelicHunter97]

I agree.
They are both things that fly.
Nothing more.
*hides from Pilot and Miiichael*

[Malcolm Tucker]

what's the deal why are they rivals i mean a plane is a plane- even though i always had a chrush on the 747:wub:

Boeing had been around for yonks, back to the 1930s. Airbus was set up as the first proper competitor to Boeing, which has been hugely successful. It's business, that's all.

the Boeing vs Airbus debate is no different really from one car being compared to a different brand of car. I wouldn't exactly call them rivals but they are two seperate manufacturers and of course they would want to be the one making more profit than their competitor! Personally I am an Airbus fan.

Doesn't that make them rivals so?

Also good choice on your preference :D

Personally, I don't know what the difference is. They're planes. They both fly, right?

No, they're manufacturers of aircraft. Some are different sizes, some have different ranges, etc. etc. Most people - Frequent Fliers, Airline Employees and Enthusiasts excluded - wouldn't know or care, but looking into it there are a lot of differences from aircraft in each niche.

[CaliLax]

Airbus alllll the way. so much more economical. on the A380, inside the cabin, its soundless! unlike the 747 where its wayyy to loud. also, the A380 uses substantially less fuel than the 747. Although its a bit slower, i still think the A380 rapes the 747. its like a Ferrari to a gas guzzling hummer.

[Infidelitas]

I never thought there was that much difference between the two

[terbear]

I like Boeing... American all the way! :)

[Dwsjoker]

Airbus sucks, the plane is horibly laid out Boeing has it made man right by Microsoft in Washington state man!

[Lithium]

I don't really like airbus, im more of a Boeing fan and I like the 777 :)

[Wakesetter03]

The Boeing is made by Bill Gates? So that's why flying takes to bloody long, there's a software update every 5 mins. But as Australia which favours the Boeing, I haven't ridden in as many airbuses as boeings, but I believe Boeing is better. It's first class is much better than airbus and the business class is better set up.
So Boeing ftw :)

[Malcolm Tucker]

Airbus sucks, the plane is horibly laid out Boeing has it made man right by Microsoft in Washington state man!

That depends on the airline, not Airbus.

The Boeing is made by Bill Gates? So that's why flying takes to bloody long, there's a software update every 5 mins. But as Australia which favours the Boeing, I haven't ridden in as many airbuses as boeings, but I believe Boeing is better. It's first class is much better than airbus and the business class is better set up.
So Boeing ftw :)

Again, that depends on the airline and not Airbus. And I don't see how Australia favours Boeing, given that JetStar's entire fleet is Airbus a/c, and they are getting at least 100 more Airbuses. Qantas has a mixed fleet and is replacing 747s with Airbus A380s. So I really don't see how Boeing is favoured over there.

[Wakesetter03]

Again, that depends on the airline and not Airbus. And I don't see how Australia favours Boeing, given that JetStar's entire fleet is Airbus a/c, and they are getting at least 100 more Airbuses. Qantas has a mixed fleet and is replacing 747s with Airbus A380s. So I really don't see how Boeing is favoured over there.

You sure know a lot about airlines haha :) I don't know much, I'll admit it, it's just from personal experience. I've flown on more boeings than airbuses.

[jonjon77777]

well its really all about weather you want to moniter a computer that flies the a/c (airbus).

Or

Weather you want direct control of the a/c with computer assistance (boeing)

personally im a boeing fan.

[Φρανκομβριτ]

This is a little old but I'm so happy this topic came up on vt.

Boeing and Airbus are the two main competitors in commercial aviation. As has already been noted, no different from a car company. Each aircraft has their own advantages and disadvantages. Depending on the economics of the airlines and which routes they plan on using them on, and what kind of yields they'll have on the route. Short haul high yield is great for an A321, while medium haul with high yield is more B757 territory.

Other major competitors that should be noted are:

Embraer of Brazil, who are known for their E130's and E140's, and most recently, their E170's (pic) and E190's are only in the regional jet market, which is still very notable.
http://cdn-www.airliners.net/aviation-photos/middle/5/1/3/1962315.jpg

Bombardier of Canada, again only regional, are known for their CRJ's and Dash 8's, which have recently become very popular, and can be seen operating with many global airlines such as Continental, Porter, Air Canada, Japan Air Lines, SAS Scandanavian, Air Greenland, and Lufthansa to name a few.

Ilyushin of Russia, known for Russian alternatives when they could not buy aircraft from the countries selling them. Notable aircraft are the IL-96 (pic) and its predecessor the IL-86, however they made many other short haul aircraft still flying today.
http://cdn-www.airliners.net/aviation-photos/middle/8/7/6/1977678.jpg

Tupolev, another Russian company, built the fastest passenger jet (not the Concorde!!). The Tu-144(pic) was a mock Concorde and unfortunately stole the title, and never entered mainline passenger service. They also produced many short haul aircraft that are flying for many airlines in the world, including Air Koyro, the airline of the DPRK.
http://cdn-www.airliners.net/aviation-photos/middle/7/1/5/1979517.jpg

There are many other companies with many other planes, but I just can't go in to every single one. If you have interest in aircraft I suggest visiting the site those pictures are from.

The service you receive on your flight depends solely on your airline and crew. No aircraft is safer than another, and the only reason you should ever book based on the aircraft is preference. For instance, I will go out of my way to get on a B747. Nothing special about Boeing. Frankly, when I fly short haul, I prefer a Dash 8 or an E170.

Happy flying!

[Gandalf]

Anybody like Fokker...No I wasn't swearing, but if your reading this thread you've probably already heard that joke ;)