Megajets openly admits that its planned 7E7 could, and probably will, take market share away from its own 747 and 777. But that's much better than letting 'Brand A' do that, it adds. So in view of this cannibalistic definition, do we have yet a new meaning for the 'E'? How about 7 EATS 7?

Of course with the Paris air show looming large on the horizon we have more opportunities for a naming ceremony. Bill Redneck of Paris, Texas recommends "Freedom Flyer". (Er...perhaps not)

Flightdeck diplomacy (part 14)

"Would you like me to put the gear down now, Skipper, or do you just want to concentrate on the landing?"

Source: Flight International