Re: Airbus wants governments to finance a scrappage scheme

CO2 tax Put that in place, then there is an incentive to renew fleets. I agree. You could certainly read previously enacted regulation that way (a virtuous veneer on a plan to incentivise purchase of new aircraft). https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2016/jul/26/epa-ruling-on-aircraft-emissions...

Re: Boeing in Crisis

UnMAXed wrote:

We can also stick a fork in the NMA. It is done!

Re: A350 engine shutdown incidents linked to cockpit drink spills

Why would you spill drinks on the panels? Just don't do it. Simple fix. a true proof, that the 737 models are the better choice than that european stuff ... because the 737 don't have any electric components in the pilot consoles only proven and reliable hydraulics and manual cables and such ... so...

Re: Boeing 777-9 first flight 25 January 2020

n7371f wrote:

My sons high school A/V class could've produced and hosted a better webcast than this crap Boeing put out over two days. Those two hosts were god awful. Reminded me of the old SNL skit "Wakeup Wakefield."

Re: Boeing 777-9 first flight 24 January 2020 (weather permitting)

This is a scam. In big capital letters. They knew about the crap weather - forecasts are not that bad forecasting the future weather! But obviously they need a positive press news in the press... ASAP. They hoped perhaps todays was/is the day... but it does look like a further negative press releas...

Re: Boeing 777-9 first flight 24 January 2020 (weather permitting)

Some of the server issues seem to be clearing up now. I've been able to load the (blue screen) feed on a few devices now.

Re: US, Boeing Commercial Aircraft Strategy Retaking Leadership 2020-2030 ?

This thread performed as expected.

Not a hint of partisanship or anti-Americanism or Americanism by proxy.

Re: Iran admits to accidentally shooting down Ukraine 737

I do not see it as impossible or implausible that the IRGC didn't notify the civilian government until such time as it became painfully clear exactly what happened. It may be that the civilian government knew within minutes, but it's also possible they didn't know for a couple of days. I'm happy to...

Re: Reports of Ukrainian 737 Crash in Tehran,Iran

yurieu wrote:

Remember those airplane crashes which fire shut down all lights and other electricals? What if this is the case?

Re: Would you rather fly 747 or 777

Both are great experiences for me, but I agree with others that I'd rather the 747 while it's an option.

Re: Pictures surfacing of 777X Sept Test Failure

As I said upthread, it is my opinion that the cargo door failed first, causing a load redistribution around the door surround which was not designed to carry such loads. So this is really a propagated failure. The fix is simply to fix the cargo door to ensure it handles the load correctly. A very m...

Re: Pictures surfacing of 777X Sept Test Failure - they are Bad

My goodness. This thread makes me want to quit engaging the airliners community. It's almost as bad as the non-av threads. Where to begin. I have been involved in many tests like this one. This is hardly newsworthy. If only you had seen the things I've seen. What do you expect us engineers to do? W...

Possible New AF1 Colours - Model in Oval Office

Ivwas watching a video of Trump meeting with Turkish President Erdogan in the Oval Office and noticed a 747-8i in a colours I had never seen before (with my very limited knowledge of American government aircraft). Any chance this is a new “Air Force One” livery proposal? It looks like you can faintl...

Re: Why Is 787 Interior Quality So Poor?

I fly on BA 787s frequently. I’ve not noticed any of the issues you’ve described.

Re: 737NG Pickle fork issue

Do you think the articles have been dramatic about the seriousness of the crack location - is there truly any sort of real chance a wing will just "fall off?" Articles are most certainly overly-dramatic to the extent that they cause unnecessary fear and anxiety in the public. As much jour...

Re: Boeing rolls out 787-9 in "Dreams take flight" livery

Beautiful! The dark colours remind me a bit of the Westjet Disney livery.

Re: KLM's first 787-10 Dreamliner (PH-BKA) is out

One of the most beautiful planes ever created. Looks absolutely lovely in that livery.

Re: Reuters : Airbus to counter the "NMA"by the existing 330neo and the A21N

lightsaber wrote:

luckyone wrote:

I realize we’re discussing different market spaces—but didn’t we already see this play out with the 787 vs. re-engined A330?

somewhere a mall is missing its Ninja.

Lightsaber

Re: Will 777s get winglets?

The current 777 wing looks so old fashioned nowadays. Are you referring to the 777X or 77W when you say current? Not much about the 777X looks old fashioned to me, and the raked wingtips on the 77W look fairly modern as well. I’ll agree that the less angular 787 and A350 wings look more attractive ...

Re: Iran Air MD-82 Fire at THR

Oykie wrote:

It is a Fokker 100. Glad everyone evacuated safely

Iran Air Fokker 100 Fire at THR