DJ looking at new NB order

[Andrew McLaughlin]

Originally Posted by NickN

How long has the 738 been in service for? By modern terms isn't it still a young aircraft?

Modern FMS/avionics/nav systems, modern versions of 25-year old design engines, 45+ year old fuselage design.

Unfortunately, there are no new 130+ seat narrow bodies except Bombadier CSeries on the horizon for next decade at least, so the 737NG and A320 are pretty-much it!

But both Airbus and Boeing are making continual improvements in fuel burn,
pax comfort and reliability through small, incemental enhancements to their narrowbody aircraft (e.g. A320 winglets, 737 CFM engine software, 737 eyebrow window deletions, A320 LED lighting, A320 aerodynamics etc), many of which will be retrofittable to in-service jets.

[Andrew M]

Not turning this into a A vs B war, but the interiors of the A320 look alot newer than the 737's.

B should update the interior a little, but then again why bother when they still sell

[NickN]

The black leather and orange scheme looks great in the Jetstar aircraft. I also prefer the A320 over the B738.

[Rhys Xanthis]

Originally Posted by NickN

The black leather and orange scheme looks great in the Jetstar aircraft. I also prefer the A320 over the B738.

Me too.

Perhaps its just the QF/JQ interior - but i always feel as though i have more room on the A320.

[NickN]

I always seem to have problems with my ears on the 737 and never have an issue in the A320.

[BradR]

The A320 is substantially wider and taller hence it feels bigger. The seats are about 20mm wider on an A320 compared with a 737. The windows are also bigger and higher meaning the cabins feel lighter.

Like all Airbuses, they are also quieter than their Boeing equivalent though the CFM engines on the Ansett A320s used to sound a bit like lawn mowers during climb.

Brad

[Mark Grima]

Originally Posted by NickN

I always seem to have problems with my ears on the 737 and never have an issue in the A320.

Funny that, my ears always play up on all Airbus aircraft, most significantly on A330s but rarely on Boeings. Obviously a personal thing and is different for everyone.

Give me a 737 anyday.

Cheers

M

[Bernie P]

Originally Posted by Andrew M

Not turning this into a A vs B war, ...

Your joking, right???

Look at all the comments so far!!

[Andrew M]

Originally Posted by Bernie P

Your joking, right???

Look at all the comments so far!!

I think I always say it before saying anything about either A or B

At least the 777-200LR and 777-300ER makes up for the older looking 737's

[AdamB]

I have absolutely no connection to the industry, I just enjoy photographing & flying in commercial airliners. That said I always feel more at home in the Boeing & have no idea why? Maybe it's because the very first aircraft I ever flew in was an Ansett 737, maybe the more familiar aircraft is comforting to me, I really don't know. I've never experienced the ear problems of other board members on either aircraft, just always prefer the Boeing product. Of course that might change when I take an A380 to NZ later this year!