In a message dated 12/6/2003 8:26:02 PM Pacific Standard Time, damiross2@xxxxxxxxxxx writes: << So, even though Alireza is wrong on his choice of drink (i.e. thinks AmWest does wrong serving Pepsi), he is right here. Question: The A340-500 range is with 313 pax; does anybody know what it is with SQ's configuration (181 pax)? >> Um as far as the Coke/Pepsi thing goes, I am much more virulant about that than Airbus vs. Boeing. JFK-SIN is 8287 NM, so that is within the Airbus stated range. The one thing though (and I am not trying to set off a debate) is that Airbus seems to over state the PAX numbers in their aircraft claims. They were calling the A346 a 380 seat aircraft, even though most airlines are doing more like 330, and it is the same with the other A340s. As an aside, it would be interesting to see the range of the proposed 747 with 7E7 engines that Cathay and others seem to be begging Boeing to build. Perhaps a 9000NM jumbo?