How 40-year-old tech is helping Airbus beat Boeing

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  • @EinChris75
    @EinChris75 7 месяцев назад +1730

    I think the biggest advantage of Airbus is the feeling that the company is not run by people managing it by an Excel sheet to gouge the last penny out of every corner, but by managing it from a drawing board perspective trying to win with the safest and overall best product. And the focus is on "feeling". Of course Airbus is a business which needs to bring in profits.

    • @winwinniewinfield
      @winwinniewinfield 7 месяцев назад

      Agreed Boeings bosses are all finance ppl without a ounce of aerospace experience let alone engineering experience sad because that was the Douglas way and Boeing took that on and all they care about now is market share

    • @Hm86926
      @Hm86926 7 месяцев назад +24

      Such an uninformed opinion

    • @EinChris75
      @EinChris75 7 месяцев назад +215

      @@Hm86926 lol... Found the Boeing fan person

    • @mactep1
      @mactep1 7 месяцев назад +245

      @@Hm86926 i don't see airbus planes just randomly falling out the sky and losing doors or wheels, so it seems pretty correct to me.

    • @DashPar
      @DashPar 7 месяцев назад +10

      Exactly!!

  • @thomasmacken9721
    @thomasmacken9721 7 месяцев назад +1885

    Airbus's biggest advantage is Boeing's management/Board of directors.

    • @manuwilson4695
      @manuwilson4695 7 месяцев назад +19

      True.

    • @jarigustafsson7620
      @jarigustafsson7620 7 месяцев назад +7

      Well there could be a better board, they have made some bad desicions but luckily they have had the knowledge of reverting them pretty fast when noticing their mistakes.
      A380 was bad timing and too late as superjumbo's are going out and was a giant cost for them to develop.

    • @manuwilson4695
      @manuwilson4695 7 месяцев назад +29

      @@jarigustafsson7620 Boeing is still cutting corners. Profit over safety! 🤷‍♂️Barely a day goes by now when they are not in the news for shoddy and careless and corrupt procedures!

    • @stuburd951
      @stuburd951 7 месяцев назад +12

      Boeing's lack of Quality Control.

    • @micaheiber1419
      @micaheiber1419 7 месяцев назад +11

      @@manuwilson4695 Yeah as much as the extra extra stringent standards suck on the individual level when dealing with EASA et al., I appreciate that they would never let Airbus get away with the bumfuckery Boeing has been up to.

  • @jeromejaykay3146
    @jeromejaykay3146 7 месяцев назад +457

    The Airbus A380. To this day, I am amazed by how such a BUILDING can take to the skies. What a testament of modern engineering.

    • @zeroelus
      @zeroelus 7 месяцев назад +28

      Those where the exact words my wife said when we boarded a 747-400 a little over 10 years ago. It's boggling to see these huge things take off, even if you know the science behind it and know full well why they do that. Knowing the details but still being able to appreciate the wonder is a pretty nice thing.

    • @jeromejaykay3146
      @jeromejaykay3146 7 месяцев назад +5

      @@zeroelus Yes, knowing the science and simply enjoying the experience don't have to be mutually exclusive!

    • @abarratt8869
      @abarratt8869 7 месяцев назад +21

      Regardless of whether one considers the A380 a success or not, the cockpit commonality has been useful. Airlines have been able to get aircrew at competitive rates to fly it, and aircrew have been happy to fly it knowing it’s not a training dead end in their career path. So it’s not as if the megabus comes with unbearable personnel costs.
      That actually counts for quite a lot.

    • @dothedishes3427
      @dothedishes3427 7 месяцев назад +7

      Would be so awesome if Airbus had been able to reactivate the A380.

    • @zeroelus
      @zeroelus 7 месяцев назад

      ​@@abarratt8869 Ignoring the specifics, but I wonder if the A380 would have been more accommodating for freighter design/conversion, if it would have kept the doors open longer. Having said that I would have thought the same for the 748 freighter but here we are. I guess having a front loading cargo deck/the way it's implemented isn't that much of a requested feature.

  • @TheRtHonPMSirLDOBSON
    @TheRtHonPMSirLDOBSON 7 месяцев назад +356

    Big A350 and A380 fan, but the A350 just takes the edge for me - had the pleasure of flying on both before and they both impressed, but higher cabin pressure on a carbon fibre airframe is something you can’t truly appreciate until you’ve experienced it, definitely landed feeling much more refreshed then I did on my return leg on a 777.

    • @rossleone9140
      @rossleone9140 7 месяцев назад +25

      A350 is amazing! Agreed!

    • @rickwhite4137
      @rickwhite4137 7 месяцев назад +24

      I once flew from Minneapolis to London with British Airways on a 747. The cabin pressure was very low, and my legs felt really bad. I also felt like I didn't get enough oxygen. The whole flight was really terrible.
      Higher cabin pressure is very important!

    • @elijaheverything9644
      @elijaheverything9644 7 месяцев назад +3

      yup me 2

    • @alfredsogavare4739
      @alfredsogavare4739 7 месяцев назад +5

      Airbus ' engineering marvel. Safety always will be the company's # 1 priority

    • @coochieman7887
      @coochieman7887 7 месяцев назад +4

      @@rickwhite4137Fr, but in 747’s defence, it is a much older aircraft

  • @sheykh90
    @sheykh90 7 месяцев назад +161

    As an Airbus engineer and Cockpit Systems Integrator, the most important and critical systems necessary for safely flying (manual and on autopilot), including cockpit aesthetics, are exactly identical across all Airbus aircrafts.. The differences are addition of new features and functions to increase pilot comfort and lower workload.. With newer generation of on-board systems and Airbus's retrofit policies, soon the mixed flying configuration will become seamless for the pilots.

    • @rexfordluke1480
      @rexfordluke1480 7 месяцев назад +2

      💯

    • @larrydugan1441
      @larrydugan1441 7 месяцев назад

      I have many 1000s of hours in both Boeing and Airbus aircraft. I much prefer the Boeing design.

    • @Infrared73
      @Infrared73 7 месяцев назад +3

      I wonder how the A220 might be influenced by this. Obviously it isn't identical. Is it feasible to implement the common cockpit into it?

    • @pilotusa
      @pilotusa 7 месяцев назад +9

      I have tens of thousands of hours in the left seat of Boeing and Airbus aircraft and Airbus wins, in my book, by a nautical mile.

    • @rexfordluke1480
      @rexfordluke1480 7 месяцев назад +2

      @@pilotusa 💯

  • @lunyplayz7920
    @lunyplayz7920 7 месяцев назад +849

    The reason airbus is running so much money is because they remember to tighten the bolts

    • @oscar_nica
      @oscar_nica 7 месяцев назад +23

      True, and the people who build them, are not afraid to fly on them also

    • @brainthesizeofplanet
      @brainthesizeofplanet 7 месяцев назад +9

      And they do not write software to urn a plane into a drill....

    • @TwingoFanCraze2
      @TwingoFanCraze2 7 месяцев назад +8

      and they dont change tires 2 seconds after takeoff

    • @Teptagon
      @Teptagon 7 месяцев назад +3

      The bolts arent fault by boeing, bolts on the door which are one 737 maxs arent made by boeing, i feel like everyone are blaming on them just because of the older 737 max incidents. But its still not sure which company to blame, boeing or the door making company. and this isnt the main reason, they also cant sell newer jets which was not selling before and after the incident. All i know is only time can tell. Please stop blaming boeing

    • @Teptagon
      @Teptagon 7 месяцев назад

      @@brainthesizeofplanetthe program didnt go as anticipated, its called MCAS and if it wasnt here. You would dive upwards every takeoff. Its now weakened to the point where the pilot can control it

  • @mihirshah3332
    @mihirshah3332 7 месяцев назад +164

    I've only flown A320 and A380, but the A380 is so spacious inside, you forget you are in a plane. And from the ground, it has such a presence in the sky.

    • @abrahamdsl
      @abrahamdsl 7 месяцев назад +15

      I went to London from Singapore on a B777-300ER . On return on an A380, gahd, what a world in terms of difference in comfort levels like less noisy.

    • @michalsetlak
      @michalsetlak 7 месяцев назад

      And my best experience has been flying on board an Ebmbraer 145. Taking a seat on the left side ("A") you'd sit both at the window and the aisle :) Flying on widebodies is just awfully boring, no sense of flight.

    • @borstenpinsel
      @borstenpinsel 6 месяцев назад

      The A380 is so spacious that you can't comfortably lean against the wall to sleep. There is a gap. Having used A380 and 747 in the same day, I much prefered the Boeing for that reason alone 😅

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  • @JV-oo3tc
    @JV-oo3tc 7 месяцев назад +108

    My favorite airbus is by far the a380. I had the pleasure to fly it from LHR to SFO last year and it was amazing. The size and the comfort is just unique.

    • @JacobLOVEScorn
      @JacobLOVEScorn 7 месяцев назад +2

      With ba?

    • @tks264
      @tks264 7 месяцев назад +8

      Just return today from a connection with a380 and then 777 in economy. The middle seat in the a380 was miles ahead from the window seat in 777. Worst airplane to fly ever so narrow seats

    • @coochieman7887
      @coochieman7887 7 месяцев назад +10

      @@tks264agreed. The 777 is an iconic aircraft but damn is it the worst aircraft to be a passenger on 😂

    • @The24winter
      @The24winter 7 месяцев назад +5

      Same here. Even in an economy I felt so comfortable enough with A380. It’s an amazing plane.

    • @JV-oo3tc
      @JV-oo3tc 7 месяцев назад +1

      @@JacobLOVEScorn Yeah with ba

  • @Oleks11
    @Oleks11 7 месяцев назад +122

    A350, the zorro mask and those beautiful curves connecting wing and winglet!!!

    • @southerncross86
      @southerncross86 6 месяцев назад

      The A350 is the most comfortble airplane in economy class. Bathrooms are wider (i am a big guy), good room for opening your laptop. And..... they do jot come with MCAS!

  • @comet1062
    @comet1062 7 месяцев назад +42

    The A330neo is definitely my favourite Airbus airframe. It's accidentally gorgeous as the old A330 nicked the A340s wing after ETOPS happened, putting an already high aspect ratio wing on a smaller, lighter aeroplane produced an incredibly low induced drag setup, and the Neo rework cemented that with those beautiful blended sharklets, and simplified high lift system. You can usually tell when either an A330 or 787 is passing overhead, because its wake (evidence by contrails) is barely even there, it just whispers by...

    • @JulesHeylen-qo7tk
      @JulesHeylen-qo7tk 7 месяцев назад +9

      Right! The a330neo is so underrated! It’s too bad you barely see them and they don’t gain any orders.

  • @RJCasey-gj5lg
    @RJCasey-gj5lg 6 месяцев назад +8

    I’m a recently retired B787 Dreamliner Captain so I’ve had a bird’s eye view of all the Airbus models taxiing and flying around various airports. I’ve been a passenger on A320, A340-200, A380, the first Airbus- A300 and A310. While the newest technology airliners B787 and its Airbus counterpart A-350 are technology wonders, 15 hour plus flights across the huge Pacific Ocean always made me think of how nice a 3 or 4 engine plane would be in case one of my 2 B787 engines were to fail and I would have to fly 3 or 4 hours on 1 engine to some unfamiliar Pacific Island airport at night and land. With that said, my vote for favorite Airbus model would be the A340-500. Unfortunately this model is no longer flown by any airline, but when one taxied by - it was a vision of the esthetically perfect airliner. It looked like the famous B707 on steroids.

  • @nichendrix
    @nichendrix 7 месяцев назад +98

    I find very interesting when people talk about the 777-X folding wings as it it were some sort of new technology out of this world, aircraft carrier based planes have folding wings all the way back to the 1930s.

    • @ramr7051
      @ramr7051 7 месяцев назад +15

      Yeah but they didn't have to deal with the FAA. Folding wings that the FAA will accept? Must be a marvel of engineering (and certification)

    • @tle7427
      @tle7427 7 месяцев назад +37

      The same FAA that certified the 737 Max and continues to do so? No thanks.

    • @RM6737
      @RM6737 7 месяцев назад +13

      @ramr7051 - The FAA prety much rubber stamps anything coming from "boing".

    • @Inkling777
      @Inkling777 7 месяцев назад +5

      @@RM6737 They did but no more. They have been embarrassed. Never embarrass a bureaucracy.

    • @martinishot
      @martinishot 7 месяцев назад +1

      It's Wing folding that is automatic.

  • @elliottdalle7845
    @elliottdalle7845 7 месяцев назад +10

    huge A300 and A350 fan, I live next to the UPS World port and even though they have some super cool Boeing and MD planes like the 747-8 and MD-11 the A300 has a place in my heart for being the one that's often forgotten and the first airbus still loyally serving the big brown, also my grandpa was a huge avgeek and sent me a newspaper clipping in 2016 for the first A350 flight, I like to think its one of the reasons that got me into aviation

  • @mosy8552
    @mosy8552 7 месяцев назад +12

    I think it's their consistency in quality and safety and not too much overzealous on making profit. With their calm working atmosphere where staff work with pride and respect and joy of actually achieving something noteworthy for themselves and their families.

  • @catsupchutney
    @catsupchutney 7 месяцев назад +95

    I don't think the cost benefit of cockpit commonality is any secret.

    • @matsv201
      @matsv201 7 месяцев назад +11

      The irony of it is that Boeing could have it today. the two wide-bodies have commonality already. The 737 very much does not. The 797 supose to have commonality with the 787.
      Its worth saying that the 757 and 767 had commonality, but not with the 777 and 787. So replacing the 737 with the 757 as many people suggest would not help

    • @09archange
      @09archange 7 месяцев назад +3

      As surprising as it maybe, Boeing can’t just up and decide to change the configuration of their 737, the 737 is the most successful most widely used narrow body aircraft in the world, this will mean that if Boeing decides to change the cockpit then EVERY pilot who flies the 737 will have to be retrained if the airline wants to use them on the new 737, one of the major reasons why airlines don’t switch allegiance is because of needing to retrain the crew, but for most airlines, since you are going to be retraining you crew anyway why not try to get the better aircraft, and in today’s market, you don’t want your customers second guessing whether they should purchase from you or not, basically it will give airbus extra market share for free.

    • @cxar71
      @cxar71 7 месяцев назад +1

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    • @matsv201
      @matsv201 7 месяцев назад

      @@09archange I don´t really agree. Most Airframes have a life span of at least 20 years, a lot of them over 30. A lot of pilots are trained on 2 aircraft types. Typically it could be a 737 and a 787.
      The 797 was supose to have commonality with 787 and 777. So ever boeing pilot around for 787 and 777 could fly it with just the short course. The other would have 20 years to swich over

    • @09archange
      @09archange 7 месяцев назад +1

      @@matsv201 this isn’t a problem about how old the aircrafts are, no matter how much service years are left in an aircraft, it is bound to be replaced, and if the replacement is much more different from the previous one then the pilots will have to be retrained, unless they want to abandon the narrow body aircraft types, and when that happens, Boeing ejther is offering the best and cheapest narrow body or airbus is.

  • @kurtkromer9988
    @kurtkromer9988 7 месяцев назад +12

    My favourate Airbus is the A340-600. It took me from Munich to Singapore - my longest best fligth ever. Smooth, quiet and very comfy.

  • @SuperJumbone
    @SuperJumbone 7 месяцев назад +20

    My favorite Airbus plane is easy. It's the A330. Not for a business metrics but because of the seating layout. While of course it can change from airline to airline I've always found even in Economy having the two-four-two setup lets me travel with my partner in comfort. Doesn't hurt that it's a nice modern plane and the NEOs having those great overhead bins.
    Beyond that it is a super pretty plane and I love the curves of the wings down to the winglets.

    • @cr10001
      @cr10001 7 месяцев назад +1

      My favourite is the A340 for exactly the same reason (same seats!). 2-4-2 is great.
      Though tbh the A380 beats the A330/A340 in seat space (even with 3-4-3) because it's so huge.

    • @dogbadger
      @dogbadger 7 месяцев назад

      2-4-2 is the best, i agree. 330s/340s had the most comfortable layout. Cross no more than 1 seat to get to an aisle. I'm not paranoid but I'd feel better in an evac too.

    • @lroke2947
      @lroke2947 6 месяцев назад

      Yeah, A330 (haven't been on a neo or A340), but the double window seat on the correct (down sun) side of the plane makes all the difference for me.

  • @stevodakine1
    @stevodakine1 7 месяцев назад +6

    Sounds like a common sense approach to the design. Getting a room full of engineers to agree on anything is almost impossible, so well done on this approach.

  • @emiellius
    @emiellius 7 месяцев назад +10

    The a380 is my favorite plane. And I know what your thinking: "oh another one who thinks bigger is better" but no. The A380 is the reason I got into aviation, because I saw it in a newspaper one day and though: "Woah, there is a plane with a full lenght upperdeck? I thought only the 747 had an upperdeck!"
    Not only that but the A380 is such an engineering marvel, and so stunning! (Expecially in your thumbnails😊) I just love the A380, it's been my dream since I was little to fly on it, so maybe one day. Its just an incredible machine.
    Awesome video today again btw, learned a lot!

    • @NoManDetected
      @NoManDetected 7 месяцев назад

      That was me once too, except I saw it in a picture encyclopedia.

    • @dunnobutwayne
      @dunnobutwayne 7 месяцев назад +1

      And so quiet on the inside even for the cheapest seats

    • @lroke2947
      @lroke2947 6 месяцев назад

      @@dunnobutwayne It was really surprising how quiet it is. After all the hype I expected less noise, but quiet is actually the better word for it.

  • @OfficialSouthAfricanAirways
    @OfficialSouthAfricanAirways 7 месяцев назад +19

    To me, my favorite aircraft from the Airbus lineup is the A330ceo and A330neo aircraft. The A330ceo has been a workhorse for many airlines, known for its efficiency and range, while the A330neo builds upon that legacy with improved fuel efficiency and updated engines, offering even better performance. It's a favorite due to its versatility and reliability. Plus, the aircraft is by far, the ULTIMATE butter machine.
    Please can I have the shirt? I have been watching your videos for years!

    • @johnfroneman1675
      @johnfroneman1675 7 месяцев назад

      It's a pity that SAA probably won't survive until the end of 2024 unless even more money is taken from the already overstretched tax payer, and then the ANC will steal it anyway.

  • @EinChris75
    @EinChris75 7 месяцев назад +35

    Everyone driving a Volkswagen car is quite familiar with that.
    VWs core lineup (Polo, Golf, Passat, Tiguan, Tuaran, Bully) all use the same controls. Even Audi, Porsche, Skoda and Seat use the same controls (sometimes slightly modified in color or shape).

    • @Blank00
      @Blank00 7 месяцев назад +5

      Now Honda and Subaru are adopting this philosophy too. Ironically, people call that a cost cutting measure and a soulless move when it comes to cars.

    • @happyatheists9361
      @happyatheists9361 7 месяцев назад

      but toyota is better

    • @cameronlewis1218
      @cameronlewis1218 7 месяцев назад

      I’m surprised that I didn’t know about this…

    • @tesznye6992
      @tesznye6992 7 месяцев назад +3

      Yeah cause it absolutely is bro, you know how much money they save by using the same switchgear and interior components in all their cars? A lot. Not saying it's a bad thing by the way, but it absolutely is a cost cutting measure first, any other claim is corporate bullshit.​@@Blank00

    • @zeroelus
      @zeroelus 7 месяцев назад

      @@tesznye6992 That's why they're so happy to put everything on a screen if they can. Less buttons means less cost in hardware that requires tooling, clever iconography and regional variations, never mind allowing for right hand or left hand side driving. Toyota tried (and got a lot of pushback) by doing this in some models by putting the center console in the middle of the dashboard not in front of the car, they claimed some BS but the reality is that it makes it less expensive for left/right hand side variations to manufacture.
      It's also expensive enough that said switchgear is also looked to be shared not just across cars of the same auto group (Skoda/VW/Audi, Honda/Accura, etc) but they can be bought outright by other manufacturers: Use a Subaru and a Toyota long enough and you'll see stalks and buttons being shared, and Tesla IIRC uses some Mercedes sourced components like turn signal stalks and seat controls.

  • @AviaWings
    @AviaWings 7 месяцев назад +20

    Subscribed, Liked, now commenting:
    I personally love the a380, not just because of its size, but also because of its story. As the plane makes a remarkable comeback, I think it's amazing that the plane only a few years ago, many considered the plane to be a failure, and now airlines are asking Airbus for an a380NEO and reintroducing the jets back into their fleet. The size itself is spectacular also. As a young aviation enthusiast and planespotter, I still remember the excitement when I first saw an Emirates a380 while in San Francisco. The massive and spectacular plane has captured the interest of many young minds and planespotters, and that (for me) is the main reason I love the a380 so much. ✈✈✈✈✈

    • @No-mq5lw
      @No-mq5lw 7 месяцев назад +7

      The A380's sheer scale is something you have to see in person to fully capture in your head. I've always heard that it was one of the largest aircraft, etc but it never settled in until I saw a BA 380 yesterday in DFW and that's when it's sheer scale really hit. I personally never considered it a failure, as it showed how capable Airbus' engineers really were.

    • @keith6706
      @keith6706 6 месяцев назад

      @@No-mq5lw I happened to be in Montreal at one of the outfield gates when the first A380 landed and everyone watched that monster go by with their jaws dropped.

  • @cebras_x
    @cebras_x 7 месяцев назад +10

    My favorite classic airbus is the A340 by far, but of the ones in production today I think we all agree that the A350 is as beautiful as it gets. I even had the chance to visit the production line of the A350 in Toulouse which was awesome. By the way, love the desing of the tees mate, they're so cool!

  • @aarongonzalez952
    @aarongonzalez952 7 месяцев назад +4

    As an A&P My favorite Airbus aircraft is the A320 Neo, mostly because it’s actually a really easy aircraft to work with and there’s actually a lot of space to work inside the aircraft. Those are some reasons that people would never notice but you can only appreciate while working on the aircraft.

  • @lupobikes
    @lupobikes 7 месяцев назад +4

    After this video it is easy to understand what a giant leap the A320 was back in the late 80's. It set the mark for all other models after that. I personally also think that the a320's ability to load ULD containers in the lower deck helps with efficiency.

    • @tks264
      @tks264 7 месяцев назад +1

      Exactly they are reaping the benefits of that. What f16 did for military aircraft a320 with more or less the same approach (fly by wire side joystick) did for commercial aviation

  • @lalaland806
    @lalaland806 7 месяцев назад +3

    Let me guess. Its doors that stay in place during the flight?

  • @bahijmazloum1326
    @bahijmazloum1326 7 месяцев назад +7

    My favourite narrow body aircraft is the A320. I've spent countless hours on Microsoft Flight Simulator flying the plane across various routes. Also, it's a plane I've flown a lot, and the CFM 56 engine on TOGA is the most amazing sound my ears have ever heard.
    In terms of wide body, it's the A380. It's such a unique aeroplane. The different products it offers, like Emirates, Qatar, Etihad, ANA, and others, make it stand out from the crowd. It's also such a comfortable plane, the cabin is very quiet. But the most important thing is my connection with this plane. I was 12 years old, and we were getting back from a trip to Dubai. We had a lot of luck, we were flying from Dubai to Amman, and it was an a380. I was very excited, I had a a380 t-shirt and a badly made A380 model, but it didn't matter. A flight attendant noticed it, she came up to me and my dad and asked me if I'd like to see the cockpit, of course I said yes. She left to ask the captain and came back to accompany me there. The captain showed me everything, I didn't understand much, but the excitement was too much. This was truly an exciting flight.

    • @nathanbedford3443
      @nathanbedford3443 6 месяцев назад

      I prefer the IAE engine on the a320 but other than that I completely agree

  • @Zeb_Hiel
    @Zeb_Hiel 7 месяцев назад +3

    I absolutely love the A320Neo series. They’re incredibly silent, have a lot of range and don’t even get me started on the a321neo. It’s just a cheat code. When having fifty more seats than the a320neo it still packs that 6400 km range

  • @northeasteurope1256
    @northeasteurope1256 7 месяцев назад +6

    I think it is really nice for an aviation channel to focus on something that is rarely talked about. Not the on-board experience, not how the plane was built and designed or not even the competition in the past and the future, but something that is seems so simple and yet extremely important. Personally, I have always enjoyed both Airbus and Boeings and have had the wonderful experience to fly the A380, A330-900neo and my favourite the Airbus A350. Thanks for the great video!

    • @caty863
      @caty863 7 месяцев назад

      _"....have had the wonderful experience to fly the A380, A330-900neo and my favourite the Airbus A350."_
      No, you didn't *fly* sh...t. You were only along for the ride. Only the pilots *fly* the airplane. I hate gullible people buying into this marketese by evil corporates.

    • @northeasteurope1256
      @northeasteurope1256 7 месяцев назад

      @@caty863 are you the grammar police. I mean “flying on” the these planes, because I travel quite often

    • @caty863
      @caty863 7 месяцев назад

      @@northeasteurope1256 You didn't say you flied *on* the planes tho. You said you flied the planes. That's not a mistake you did either, because I hear it being uttered by cabin crews (thank you for flying x or x) just to make the passengers feel special as if they flied anything.

  • @forseti3811
    @forseti3811 7 месяцев назад +4

    Having got the opportunity to be up close and personal with most Airbus jets, I have to say the A350-1000 is the best and my personal favourite. I used to sleep on this jet, thinking the passenger experience can’t possibly rival the A380. But with the Airspace cabin and the recent STEP 7 upgrades, the cabin is definitely comparable. Plus the A350’s wings are just gorgeous.

  • @fuadthayyil2138
    @fuadthayyil2138 7 месяцев назад +7

    I loved A300-600 since child. But favorite is A330/340 family.
    Very informative article

  • @markosdelaportas3089
    @markosdelaportas3089 7 месяцев назад +5

    Cockpit commonality showcases a mentality across the entire company! It's this commonality that enables them to streamline manufacturing across different countries for instance. It's not just a feature across Airbus products.. it's company culture!

  • @MichaelWright-kl1uw
    @MichaelWright-kl1uw 7 месяцев назад +10

    Always gonna be an A350 fan... Love the boundaries it pushed and always will hold a special place being somehow connected to the XLR development✈️✈️

  • @lordpetrolhead477
    @lordpetrolhead477 7 месяцев назад +3

    Our fave Airbus is the A380. We've flown LH from LHR with BA, Qatar and Singapore Airlines and the comfort and room is top notch. SH it's the 320Neo for similar reasons. My wife prefers to reschedule or re-route if it's a 737 Max. She's not yet one of those people who espouse "I'm not going if it's Boeing" fortunately. Interesting fact for you.. LHR T5 has 25 miles of baggage tunnels underneath T5A, B and C plus the T3 IB link tunnel to the centre of the airport.

  • @cullyleck8807
    @cullyleck8807 7 месяцев назад +2

    I mean airbus makes some awesome planes but I’ll always love the A380. It’s the king! The innovation and design is impeccable and airbus truly outdid itself with how amazing that plane is! I understand from a business prospective it isn’t that good but from an AVgeek it’s amazing!

  • @AeroLensX
    @AeroLensX 7 месяцев назад +3

    I’ve got to say, the airbus a380 is a masterpiece. For me this is particularly because of its safety. The FBW technology specifically on the A380 offers some of the most precise controlling and maneuverability.. also! the aircraft has some extensive redundancy systems, making it one of the most highly reliable and safe to fly airbus aircraft.

  • @youtubmicpan
    @youtubmicpan 7 месяцев назад +2

    Airbus still has respect as a company with some integrity, not run by money-lusting, lying, unethical and frankly murderous sleezebags like some other major commercial plane manufacturers I can think of. Have to say i love the A380, she's a gorgeous big bird whose occupants feel special regardless of which class they are flying. ❤.

  • @danteschrantz1253
    @danteschrantz1253 7 месяцев назад +3

    A380 because when I first flew on it at the age of 9 I couldn't believe that you could in such an enormous plane and have stairs in the sky. It was just awe inspiring seeing such an enormous plane in the sky. I remember walking around with my dad and going up stairs just being in shock with how large the plane was.

  • @patrickrevv
    @patrickrevv 7 месяцев назад +4

    I've flown on all the modern Airbus family and a good portion of the variants and my favorite is the A340-600 operated by Lufthansa. Besides its sleek looks, the uniqueness of the downstairs lavatories makes for a cool passenger experience. I hope to fly on it again before they retire it!

  • @bellezayverdad
    @bellezayverdad 7 месяцев назад +9

    The torque wrench is helping Airbus beat Boeing.

  • @marksellinger3736
    @marksellinger3736 7 месяцев назад +2

    I like Airbus over Boeing, as a general rule, because their doors don't fall out mid flight. Job well done Coby! Great video!

  • @Tej_aerocuber
    @Tej_aerocuber 7 месяцев назад +5

    Either the A321 Neo or the A220, I like the A321 cause it’s so majestic in the air and is a really fun plane to fly on; super quiet and smooth. The A220 is super cute with its large cockpit windows and winglets, it’s the true baby bus.

    • @bjorn2625
      @bjorn2625 7 месяцев назад +1

      But ironically the one plane in the “family” (ok, it was an adopted child) that isn’t common with the rest.

    • @Tej_aerocuber
      @Tej_aerocuber 7 месяцев назад

      @@bjorn2625 I guess but I think it still has enough commonality with the rest of fleet 🤷🏽‍♂️

  • @ShockDiamondStudios
    @ShockDiamondStudios 7 месяцев назад +2

    “This 40 year old technology is helping airbus beat Boeing”
    Me: what, Quality assurance?

  • @EdgyNumber1
    @EdgyNumber1 7 месяцев назад +3

    _Airbus_ a true example of European cooperation. 👍

  • @jorgipogi
    @jorgipogi 7 месяцев назад +1

    Good points, but often is governments who exert the most power in deciding which plane an airline buys. The reason most US airlines have purchased Boeing airplanes.

  • @MrSmalley300
    @MrSmalley300 7 месяцев назад +14

    Getting A to B without death is Airbus big advantage.

    • @migrocha
      @migrocha 7 месяцев назад +1

      Don't underestimate the advantage of arriving with all the doors in place

  • @samsonchien
    @samsonchien 7 месяцев назад +2

    For Starlux's Chairman, he is a Pilot himself and always the first one fly those new airplane back to Taiwan. He is the guy who knows how good Airbus is and will keep as a loyal customer since.

  • @Chou-flyes
    @Chou-flyes 7 месяцев назад +4

    My favorite one is the a350 family and I can describe in in 3 words...efficient
    ,butiful,looong haul,btw I loved the video,keep it up dude❤🎉

  • @brahmhenkins8732
    @brahmhenkins8732 7 месяцев назад +2

    The odd one out in the Airbus lineup is probably the A220, being designed by Bombardier. But the basic layout is still similar, so it would probably not be impossible to modify the layout in future to have more commonality with other Airbus products.

  • @Anox3151
    @Anox3151 7 месяцев назад +3

    My favourite airbus is the a380 because i have a lot of core memories like it was my first plane i have ever flown on and it lead to empthesise aviation i have flown on it twice it is a big peace of my love for aviation

  • @CyberSystemOverload
    @CyberSystemOverload 7 месяцев назад +1

    The flight deck commonality was a stroke of genius by Airbus. Amazing that you can fly A320 in the morning on a 50 min flight to London-Hamburg then fly A350 to Shanghai in the evening. The 787 flight deck is also very nice and as Coby said they need to draw a line under the 737 and move on to a new range of jets while keeping the same flight deck design and UI in all of them. I really hope the "max" is the last 737 variant we will see. Time for a new single aisle fresh design.

  • @turbofan450
    @turbofan450 7 месяцев назад +12

    Dude, your experiment was super risky lol. I was about to come down in these comments and start BLASTIN' cuz i knew something wasn't right LOL

  • @hulklovesaviation7535
    @hulklovesaviation7535 7 месяцев назад +2

    My favorite Airbus jet family is A350 and I like the A350-900 variant cause I simply just believe A350-1000 is too big for a lot of market, whereas the A350-900 jet will gives a lot of fluctuation options for a network planning team, which will somehow helps them to boost their profit at least it will helps them to mitigate their losses. By the way i love A350 family just because of it's aerodynamic design and also because of it's cockpit window.

  • @seanb3516
    @seanb3516 6 месяцев назад +8

    Better Help Helped Me when I was having some Serious Delusions.
    For a Week Straight I thought I was a Wig-Wam. That then changed into thinking I was a Tee-Pee.
    My Better Help Counselor said: "Relax. You're Just Two Tents." Thanks Better Help! XD

  • @lefayhalefay
    @lefayhalefay 7 месяцев назад +1

    My favorite Airbus Aircraft is the venerable A330. It looks really nice specially in the NEO upgrade. But my reason the way it lands. It just have a butter smooth landing; the way the mains touch the pavement is mesmerizing to watch!

  • @DouglasHungInc
    @DouglasHungInc 7 месяцев назад +4

    The A350 is just perfect. Dimensions, appearance, range, modern cabin, and comfort are industry leading right now.

  • @StichYul
    @StichYul 7 месяцев назад +2

    I’m from Montreal Canada, so my misplaced pride makes me like the A220 because we designed it! But I have a question! How well the A220´s cockpit integrates with the rest of the fleet?

  • @darth_jiyo
    @darth_jiyo 7 месяцев назад +3

    I ❤ the A350-1000!

  • @tacticalwatermelon1842
    @tacticalwatermelon1842 7 месяцев назад +1

    My favorite is probably the A220. I'm an Aircraft Mechanic and the Whale noises that the A220 makes never ceases to brighten the mood of the crew when one taxis by.

    • @neilpickup237
      @neilpickup237 7 месяцев назад

      Although not so welcome when passing overhead at around 2000 feet in the early hours of the morning or late at night.
      The effect is magnified because the plane, in general, is so quiet that the first time you are aware of its presence is that 'whale' sound.

  • @nh7784
    @nh7784 7 месяцев назад +4

    I like the A350 because it has cool sunglasses and it's just an Airbus (to all Boeing lovers, it has a dining table for pilots, what can beat that?)

  • @MichaelPenicka
    @MichaelPenicka 7 месяцев назад +1

    My favorite Airbus would be I think the A330neo. I dont really know why, but I like the design the most and there is something about the front that looks charismatic (at least to me).

  • @cesarromerocruz7812
    @cesarromerocruz7812 7 месяцев назад +1

    For me, my favourite Airbus type depends on my point of view. From a passenger standpoint, my favourite Airbus type is the A380. So smooth, quiet, comfortable, a pleasure to fly in it, and the impressive size makes the flying experience even more remarkable and unforgettable. From an airline economics standpoint, I would say the A220; such a game changer, its versatility provides such flexibility for a variety of regional stage lengths, with ability to go transcontinental, opening markets that were otherwise not economically feasible. Huge potential with future possible variants. And I never flew on the A350, but I would say it is the most aesthetically pleasing. My favourite from a photographer’s standpoint.

  • @ThatBoeing747Guy
    @ThatBoeing747Guy 7 месяцев назад +1

    My favorite Airbus jet is the A350. Something about it just turns heads and the curves are aesthetically pleasing. I always get excited when I see one.

  • @markpimlott2879
    @markpimlott2879 7 месяцев назад +2

    Although I have flown very frequently within North America on-board a wide range of types of the A-320 family, I would have to say that my favourite Airbus experiences were enjoyed a great many decades ago, flying trans-continentally on-board both A-300 and A-310 aircraft. 🇨🇦 🍁 🇨🇦
    Although I had already 😮flown several times in each of the other original three American widebody types, I felt that I was on the cusp of a sea change in global transportation aboard these then 'brand new' European 🇪🇺 competitors!
    Having now been flying commercially in North America, including many dozens of flights to and within the three Arctic Canadian Territories of Nunavut, Yukon and the Northwest Territories (plus in Europe, and North Africa) SINCE 1954...
    ... that's my contribution to this great aviation community, COLBY, ...EXPLAINS Mark! 😉
    PS My T-shirt 👕 size is similar to that of the ✈️ A350 XWB ✈️ !! (AKA Extra Large!) 😃
    ✈️ 🛩 🛬 🛫 ✈️ 🇨🇦 🍁 🇨🇦 🛩 🛬 🛫 ✈️ 🛩

  • @Calebs_Aviation
    @Calebs_Aviation 7 месяцев назад +2

    Greta video Coby! Also, my fav Airbus is the A350! It is sleek, quiet, very comfortable to ride in as a passenger and it is also just such a beautiful new airplane as most new designs look ugly and not very cutting edge or cool looking but not the clean sheet designed A350! 😅

  • @whiteblackgrayman
    @whiteblackgrayman 7 месяцев назад +1

    A380 is my forever love affair. I get to see her make an approach into KSFO from time to time, and I'm always in awe of her presence in the sky as she makes her turn onto final.

  • @arasargsyan8775
    @arasargsyan8775 7 месяцев назад +2

    A321 Neo is my favorite so far. I recently flew to Atlanta on Delta and I particularly chose an early morning flight to experience this plane. It was so new and comfortable. Also having entertainment on a 3 hour flight was awesome. I got to go inside the first commercial Boeing 747 at the Delta museum in Atlanta which was phenomenal. Still looking forward to flying in one with Lufthansa sometime soon.😊

    • @worldlinerai
      @worldlinerai 7 месяцев назад

      The first 747 is with the Museum of Flight in Seattle. You're talking about the first 747-400 which got heavily computerized and modernized in the late 1980s. It was built for Northwest which merged into Delta in 2010.

  • @KevinBrutonESQ
    @KevinBrutonESQ 7 месяцев назад +1

    I love the Airbus jumboliner A380. It is a marvel. I did not know about the commonality of cockpit. That really is a huge unique selling point.

  • @julianbulatao9527
    @julianbulatao9527 7 месяцев назад +2

    I ❤ the A380 because.... just look at it!! Its a truly inspiring piece of engineering. I wish it had more success but I am glad it got to exist in the first place

  • @pbk8724
    @pbk8724 7 месяцев назад +1

    I think my favourite airbus is the A320 Neo, I've flown on it in real life and it is available to fly in the Microsoft Flight Simulator.

  • @dosgaming4100
    @dosgaming4100 7 месяцев назад +1

    Massive A380 fan. Have been ever since I first saw it at the 2012 Farnborough air show. I took there branding to heart. Love at first flight ❤️
    I have also flew on this aircraft from London to Dubai and it is the most spacious, beautiful and amazing aircraft in the sky. Gutted that they stopped production 😢

  • @elvereduardodiaz8532
    @elvereduardodiaz8532 7 месяцев назад +1

    The A350 is such a versatile airplane it can do it all! And it has a cool window mask!

  • @teekev125
    @teekev125 7 месяцев назад +1

    While Airbus did not design the A220, when will the cockpit be updated to be more similar to the other Airbus models?

  • @Glass1maker
    @Glass1maker 7 месяцев назад +1

    Flying from LA to London on an A380 with an aero engineer, we were hugely impressed by its smoothness and quietness. So I was sad when I heard Airbus were going to discontinue making their best plane, and then delighted that the decision was reversed. Long Live the A380.

  • @Snctfyd
    @Snctfyd 7 месяцев назад +1

    I would say my favorite is the 350 out of all of them. Such a beautiful aircraft. The A320/321/330 are all great workhorses.

  • @Jet-Pack
    @Jet-Pack 7 месяцев назад +1

    My favorite Airbus is the A350 but I haven‘t flown on it yet. It‘s full of high tech and not as huge as the A380 so its more flexible. The efficiency is great and I really enjoy the cockpit window shape

  • @Aurora-p7r
    @Aurora-p7r 7 месяцев назад +2

    This differentiator can not be overstated. Great take as always Coby.

  • @BradleyEbey
    @BradleyEbey 7 месяцев назад +1

    My favorite is the a350. Even though I’ve never flown on it I still like the way it looks and the innovations in it.

  • @aaryavjena8533
    @aaryavjena8533 7 месяцев назад +2

    I’ve only flown the A320, A321, A380 from airbus and the A380 is by far my favourite. It’s such a well built aircraft with lots of space and comfort for long trips, if the 747 is the queen of the skies then the A380 is certainly the king of the skies.

  • @TheOrdinarymisfit
    @TheOrdinarymisfit 7 месяцев назад

    I once flew the Singapore Airlines A380 in my late teens in business class because my dad switched seats with me. I will never forget how the stewardess asked me how to address me. For this reason the A380 is my favourite. Because it's an engineering marvel and the class it just oozes!❤

  • @dhruvmadiraju1766
    @dhruvmadiraju1766 7 месяцев назад +1

    Great video! And the explanation about Starlux was a great example. My favorite Airbus has to be the A380. It's so comfortbable, quiet, and commands so much attention. And showers in the sky! My goodness.

  • @dvogonen
    @dvogonen 7 месяцев назад +1

    Airbus biggest competitive advantage is clearly that it does not suffer the repeated dramatic mishaps Boeing seems incapable of stopping .Brand new panes flying themselves into the ground and blowing out side panels at moderate heights do not promote confidence. Neither does reusing ancient technology over and over again.

  • @cake5662
    @cake5662 7 месяцев назад

    imagine coming back to the channel years after you get over the airplane phase of childhood and now the channel blew up
    inspirational fr

  • @NoahJGriego
    @NoahJGriego 7 месяцев назад

    Your accommodations during filming of this episode really helped me to appreciate the impartial perspective you provide.

  • @rustonhutchens783
    @rustonhutchens783 7 месяцев назад +1

    Fave Airbus - Still the A330.The first Airbus widebody I flew n as an adult.... Although I do fondly remember the old TAA Airbus A300B's

  • @songfta
    @songfta 7 месяцев назад +2

    Favorite Airbus plane is the A318! I've flown the type on Air France many years ago and it was like a "jumbo shrimp" kind of experience: seating numbers akin to a regional jet but the size of a proper 3x3 single aisle jet. It had a novelty factor that eventually tanked it (and to wit: I prefer the flight experience of the A220) but it was a cool outlier.

  • @pix-point
    @pix-point 7 месяцев назад +1

    I have not flown on an A350 yet so at the moment my favorite Airbus is the A380.

  • @felixsuss9150
    @felixsuss9150 7 месяцев назад +1

    Definitely A350 with its special compound that saved the people at the Haneda incident :)

  • @ReeseDaniels
    @ReeseDaniels 7 месяцев назад

    I personally like the A330. It was one of the first planes I ever flew on and has always held a special place in my heart. I don’t know why but every time I think “airplane,” the A330 is the first plane that comes to mind because of its characteristics and looks- it just screams “plane.” I also love the the NEO version- it looks AMAZING especially with its swept wings and all

  • @Snif007
    @Snif007 7 месяцев назад +1

    I’ve never actually flied on the a380 but I love it. It looks a bit silly but still really cool.

  • @Joachim21100
    @Joachim21100 7 месяцев назад +1

    YOu forget to mention, that reliability is also important. Boeing's new planes are nothing but cost saving catastrophies. Never travel with the 787, or the 737 max. I guess, the 777X is also delayed by FAA with good reasons!

  • @enderbeam8089
    @enderbeam8089 7 месяцев назад

    A320 is my fave. Ever since I was a small child I always went to Austria to visit family, and flew with Austrian Airlines on their airbus a320. The more I went, the more excitement built up in me as we took of from the runway at light speed. It was always a thrill for me, and I hear others say that being a pilot is so boring because it's a routine job, but because we only went a couple times a year, for me it was something to always look forward to as a treat, and I still go to Austria and to other places this day.
    Other aircraft like the a350 and the a380 are really nice and I love them too, but for this reason the A320 holds a special place in my heart ❤.

    • @mehmetcengiz3583
      @mehmetcengiz3583 7 месяцев назад

      settle down kid or airbus will have to place a restraining order

    • @enderbeam8089
      @enderbeam8089 7 месяцев назад

      @@mehmetcengiz3583 ?

  • @jordanwong461
    @jordanwong461 7 месяцев назад

    my favourite airbus is the a330. It has the ideal blend of comfort, reliability, and efficiency that just hits the spot every time. Its sleek design with its spacious interior (2-4-2 in economy class) makes it a more comfortable ride. Plus, its versatility in both short and long-haul flights is a plus for airlines around the world. It is very iconic as the original "butter machine" hence why the A330 never fails to impress and is loved by aviation enthusiasts.

  • @davidanderson4091
    @davidanderson4091 7 месяцев назад

    What you didn't mention is that commonality between aircraft types is something of a Holy Grail for aircraft maintenance. Having engineers be able to easily understand the control functionality of similar systems across different types in the same fleet makes the job much easier and more productive.

  • @Sidewaysmiley
    @Sidewaysmiley 7 месяцев назад +1

    I like the a321NEO, because it was the plane I flew first my first flight from MSP to CUN

  • @mzmatze
    @mzmatze 7 месяцев назад +1

    My Favourite is the A350-1000. I Just like the long Dual Engine Aircraft. :D
    And at 3:21, the Cockpit marked as A320 is an A330 as well. Take note of the engine mode selectors, where is space for two additional engines (the A330 is on the same base like A340) or the (not visible) gravity gear extension handle, which would be visible at the back end of the center console on an A320.

  • @transportadv
    @transportadv 7 месяцев назад +1

    My favourite airbus is the a350 because it is the newest airbus, is very good looking and has a beautiful engine sound 😻

  • @Eaglehub
    @Eaglehub 7 месяцев назад

    The Emirates A380 is my favorite Airbus airplane. Their Business and first class service is one of my favorites for long haul flying. My second favorite would the the A350 (Delta) business class. You are one of my favorite channels on RUclips. You are professional, detailed, and an articulate speaker. I am surprised that some airline company hasn't snatched you up yet