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787’s 330min ETOPS could allow Qantas to replace the 747 to Santiago and Jo’burg

John says: As good as the 777 is, Qantas needed a widebody twin that could perform two roles, domestic operations to replace 767s and regional Asia to replace A330s.

The 777 is too big for the domestic market, so Qantas went for the 787, an aircraft it should have had five years ago! The 787 could do domestic, regional Asia, and has the potential range to operate current or new long-haul destinations.