Interesting rumor on A-net about B6 & 190

[lowecur]

You know there is a lot more than aircraft range than just how much fuel it can hold!

How about Maximum Takeoff Weight? Most aircraft can't takeoff with full fuel and a full load (pax, bags, etc)the 190 can.

Ok, let’s say we can takeoff with a full load, that extra weight will limit my maximum cruising altitude which will impact my ultimate range. (To the non-pilot types actual aircraft weight impacts how high I can cruise, which impacts range because for a given speed jets burn more fuel lower than at higher altitudes)On a 5 hr flt, can't you just burn off fuel for 2hrs then go to a higher alt for the rest of the flt? Much more economical that way. Plus as you angle down from the NE to LAS, don't the heavier jetstream winds usually lighten up?

How ‘bout runway takeoff weight limitation, ok let’s say you can get that pig you call'n the 190 a pig? from ALB to LAS, can you get it back off the ground from LAS on a 105 degree day (yes even at night) with a full load of pax, reserves and alternate fuel? Then we toss the mail first, and charge fat people for 2 seats. No jump seat privileges, except CAP.

Aircraft range and performance is a delicate balance, improving one aspect of it usually negatively impacts another.

I agree, but you can't blame an investor for trying.