New BA advert

[Kitchski]

I like what they've done, but seeing a 747 (impressive as they are) representing today next to the likes of the VC10 and Concorde.....just looks a bit cack doesn't it?! I mean the VC10 is the best looking airliner in history to me (Comet comes close) and Concorde is in it's own little league.
I know it's only a simple advert, and I know the reasons why we don't need Concorde anymore. But seeing it light the afterburners from the back of that runway on that shot that only lasts a second or so....just feels wrong!

I know it's probably not the case in terms of safety and durability, and I know the world has moved on. We probably have everything we need to have in the sky, but I reckon you'd be forgiven for thinking civil aviation peaked some time ago. Certainly in terms of what excites you anyway.

[Kitchski]

Just found it for those who've not seen it:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a4JdQi60an0

[Kitchski]

Eric Mc said:

No point in building airliners no one wants to pay to fly in.

Oh I know. Like I say, we have everything we need. It's just a shame we don't need more than what we have. Be nice to push the boundaries again wouldn't it?

[Kitchski]

Unlikely ever to happy again I'd say. It's the same with cars; everything is a bit too teutonic these days....a bit too good. For the majority of people that's great, but for sad bds like me who can't let go of the past it's not so great!

Difference with cars is that it's much easier and cheaper to move the game on, and theres usually always a market who'll buy into it. But I can't ever see a need again for a hyper-fast aircraft. It'll never be as quick as conference-calling!

[Kitchski]

Eric Mc said:

I reckon we will see a supersonic biz jet within the next ten yaers.

I really do hope you're right

[Kitchski]

onyx39 said:

If they wanted to represent the future, should have shown the A380!

I did wonder that, only to then think "hang on, did BA buy any A380s or did they go the 777 route?!" Honestly don't know!