I’m planning to unlock another E-class aircraft, either cargo or passenger, and I’d really appreciate your recommendations on what I should purchase next.
My current E-class fleet includes B77WF, A35K, A388, B748, and A346, and I’m trying to keep a good balance between XP, profitability, range, and handling time. Since I’m currently focusing on BKK and LHR, I’m especially interested in aircraft that perform well at busy hubs and support steady progression.
Based on your experience, which E-class aircraft would best complement my existing fleet, and why?
Good point The 787s do look solid for handling time and range. I’m still comparing them with the A35K and 777, but they’re definitely on my shortlist. If you have any opinions on cargo planes please share it to.
Completely agree, 787s are probably the way to go for you - even though A350s and 777s might make more sense for some routes, the 787 would better fit into your existing fleet since you already have a few large widebodies. For cargo, B77LF is by far the best, but if you want to diversify a bit then I like the 747 freighters and the MD11F as well
That makes sense, thanks I was actually thinking about the B744F or B748F, but I’m a bit worried about how they perform on short-haul routes compared to long-haul ones.
From what I’ve seen with pax aircraft, sending very large planes on short routes usually gives much lower rewards than expected — for example with the A388 or B748, the difference between BKK–LHR and BKK–HKG is huge. On the other hand, the A35K feels much more consistent, as the reward difference between short and long routes isn’t that big.
So ideally, I’m looking for a cargo aircraft that gives good rewards on both short and long routes, with only a small difference between them. That’s my main concern when choosing between the 744F, 748F, or other cargo options.
The problem there is that you can’t even really make short routes with the 747Fs, just because of demand. If you actually want to have many shorter routes, an even smaller freighter (maybe 757?) might be good for you
I’m switching my focus for MD-11F for short hauls and 744F for long hauls. As for the PAX I’m thinking to purchase 787X but until now I haven’t decided yet.
Actually I would recommend the B789 not the B78X. You already have the A35K at 366.5K wollars so why add another plane that costs 365K wollars and only slight difference? The B789 at 315K wollars will give you some more flexibility in the early stages of your airports to get going quickly. If that is too expensive, then hot take but the A343 is actually not even that bad. It can give you 5-6K wollars regularly and is also pretty cheap in terms of GP, also giving more XP than the B78X. Just a suggestion though , whatever you decide is fine, since you already have a pretty strong selection of aircraft unlocked.
As for the Cargo planes, you have the B77WF which is fine, but I think the B748F should be your priority. No point in getting the B77LF since there is such a small difference. The B748F gives you soon much more XP per wollars and I also really wanted it when the 748 remodel came. If you want a smaller cargo plane, the Md11F or A332F will do you very good. My personal favorite is the B752F since it’s soooo cheap and gives you 2K wollars and 130 XP (that’s crazy for leveling up fast for a D plane). Again, it’s your choice.
That makes sense Good points on the B789 vs B78X, especially with the price difference
Funny timing, I actually picked up the B748F before seeing your reply , but reading this, I think it was still the right move. I’ll keep the MD-11F in mind later on if I want a smaller cargo option for leveling.
The 787s do look solid for handling time and range. I’m still comparing them with the A35K and 777, but they’re definitely on my shortlist. If you have any opinions on cargo planes please share it to.
, but reading this, I think it was still the right move. I’ll keep the MD-11F in mind later on if I want a smaller cargo option for leveling.