The trouble with four engines

One thing is for sure, Paris next week is all about four engine aircraft. Demand for four engine aircraft has been thin during 2013, and the launch of the 777X is expected to further dent demand for the 747-8 and the A380. In such an uncertain economic environment you have to ask – are two engines better than four? Well no according to Emirates who have just replaced 777-300ERs with A380s on their DUB/LAX route. Emirates is doing well and is an exception to the norm at this time. Boeing and Airbus have four engine aircraft on the mind this