Before pushing back.

[JVC_systems]

BTW, what do you guys think of Tu-204? It is a new aircraft from Tupolev. I presonally don't really like it. I am not a fan of Tupolev, beside there are barely any of the here in North America, Cubana ownsTu-154's and that's pretty much it. Althought I do like Tu-154, that's the only aircraft from Tupolev tha I like. Also is it true that Tu-204 is a 757 competitor? If so I am on 757 side!

[Ivan]

[quote]A quick internet search reveals the TU-154 entered service in 1972 the 727 in 1964.

[JVC_systems]

But what happened to Cubana Tu-154?

[Ivan]

Probably flies to other destinations...

It's a -B2 model, not that much range (3500 km or so) compared to the ilyushin.
Makes the pilots feel a little safer (fuel indicators not too close to the red section)

[JVC_systems]

What are your opinion on Tu-154 and Il-86? I have flown Tu-154 but never flown Il-86. I think it comes to USA sometimes, to San Francisco, not so sure thought. I was always wondering, why is it that Il-86 almost never or at least very rarely come to North America? Are they just not allowed by the US or Canadian government?