[Bobalu]

I accept that the newer engines make a two engine jet safer than the old four engine 707.

But imagine a new jet with four new engines.... now that would be safe :-)

Safe, but a real fuel guzzler.

[publius911]

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[NY.SS-Bar9]

But imagine a new jet with four new engines.... now that would be safe :-)

HEY - I have an idea.

They could make this really big jet with four engines and call it

THE 747!

[NOVACPA]

Yep, I talked with ta BA pilot after our flight from Heathrow to Dulles on the 380.

Even with 4 high-efficiency engines, he noted that it’s still a “thirsty aircraft”.

BA has pulled the dedicated 388 off this route, at least temporarily, and added a 744 back in the rotation on its Dulles originating flights. The 744/388 covers the 630pm flight to LHR, while a 772 cover the 10pm flight.

I’ve got an around the world trip coming up IAD-LHR-HKG-LAX-IAD, with BA744 - BA388 - CX773ER - AA738, all biz class except for 1st class on AA metal from LAX.

[JPG]

--But imagine a new jet with four new engines.... now that would be safe :-)

Why stop at four?

[bert]

having said all that, how many engine outages have ever occurred in either the 2 or 4 engined craft?

the figure is close to nil

[PAR35]

I have the plane for you:

Airbus 380 - 4 engines and fairly fuel efficient.