Re: Boeing Shareholders Reach Settlement in 737 MAX Board Oversight Suit

Let's see if it truly is the "get out of jail card" for the big cats... To the affected families this must not only come across the epitome of cynicism and neglect it will surely not help to seal the wounds that cannot be mended. So in the grand scheme of things, eventually no harm done, e...

Re: AA FA punched in the nose by passenger. Flight diverted

The use of the term allegedly in the article is simply unnecessary/bogus, especially when accompanying videos clearly show the events. Why can surgeons wear masks and pull off high profile/meticulous tasks, while imbeciles like the maskhole can not? yeah rhetorical question. I agree only the most se...

Re: Ryanair Threatens EU Over State Aid to Airlines

The responses in favor of this imho ruthless (is that really enviable/admirable?) loudmouth and his more than questionable business practices/employee treatment, plus the judicial aftermath layed out so eloquently by other posters above, is a stark reminder why it has been a sound decision to have n...

Re: Boeing 737MAX Grounding, General Discussion Thread, February 2020

Watching this thread from the sidelines leaves one speechless at times, the amount of denial of some of the posters and calling for a dear leader to intervene is highly disturbing imho...

Re: Lunch on an under construction A350

ILNFlyer wrote:

Merkle looks SO happy there

Re: Report: BER Oct 2020 opening on shaky grounds

Next level embarrassing tbth. The runway seems just about fine - although was some years ago at ILA since I last saw it in the flesh...

Re: LH orders 20 B789 and 20 additional A350; Will sell 6 A380s back to Airbus

Not feeling the A380 part, but congrats on getting the latest twin engine contenders.

Re: A380 Biggest manufacturing loss in civil aviation to date?

After observing this thread and many other A380 related posts not just in recent weeks but in general, it really shocks me about how much joy a large number of members are taking from seeing the A380 line close. Every opportunity some get, they will say the most ridiculously negative things about w...

Re: Official: Airbus announces A380 production to end in 2021

Agree with the comments praising its unparalleled comfort (imho) for the traveling public - smoothness of the overall ride/passenger experience. Sad to see the manufacturer having to give up the line. Nothing praiseworthy in its demise as some of the posters here make it seem...

Re: First Lufthansa A380 in New Livery Rolled Out

Imho this really boils down to the fact that the LH group is in a position to interchange planes between carriers in the group more easily if the need arises...see recent thread/discussion on A32__ and Spohr's comments. That said I agree not terrible, could've had a nice twist with blue on the engin...

Re: Anyone ever flown rare types?

Well being born in 1966 I was lucky to catch some (now rare) birds. Can’t recollect flying on the 707 as a 6 month old in 1967 but have vivid memories of the Caravelle and the L-1011 both from LTU 1969-77. A CV990 on a return trip from LPA with Spantax was quite unnerving since their track record w...

Re: Anyone ever flown rare types?

Well being born in 1966 I was lucky to catch some (now rare) birds. Can’t recollect flying on the 707 as a 6 month old in 1967 but have vivid memories of the Caravelle and the L-1011 both from LTU 1969-77. A CV990 on a return trip from LPA with Spantax was quite unnerving since their track record wa...

Re: Farnborough Air Show 2018 - Official Picture and General Discussion Thread

QR15 just passed over my area en route to LHR - so guess their timing is just perfect

Re: A310 - too early?

Loved the A310, quite similar what Dampfnudel said, I flew on it with LH, when visiting my folks in NJ a couple of times. (EWR/JFK). I'd wager a guess that bringing it up to today's performance/economics targets, requires something close to a clean sheet though.

Re: WTO issues appeal decision on Boeing complaint against Airbus subsidies

Facebook hate emoji dropper has a (wet) field day...jeez let's have a monopoly so that those pesky Airbi will falter for good... The whole situation does come across like this a giant catch 22 - no one wins - and from the gammut of info available it does seem that Boeing is indeed sitting in a glass...

Re: CSeries Production/Delivery Thread 2018

I'm sure they couldn't care less, but B has lost all my respect -that was left- asinine behavior imho

Re: LH Group Introduces New Intra-Europe Seats

Just an FYI, the premium exit row seats (along with the first 3 rows) on Frontier, do recline. It's a small somewhat hidden red lever located below the seat. Ah interesting I tried to look out if there was anything but I had not found this, thank you jetspeed219 for pointing out. :) Their seat howe...

Re: LH Group Introduces New Intra-Europe Seats

I've "recently" experienced that on a Frontier flight from LAS to MCO and sat in exit row (aisle) on their non reclining, pretty incommodius seats. I have to agree with the ones in favor of non reclining ones for the majortiy of "short" flights. Being 6.5', I welcome this introdu...

Re: Airbus CEO warns of significant impact from corruption probes

Since other Enders/CEO-related threads were merged here, I'll post here. Reuters ( https://www.reuters.com/article/us-airbus-chairman/ex-deutsche-telekom-boss-favourite-to-be-next-airbus-chairman-report-idUSKBN1H32JK ) gives us: Former Deutsche Telekom (DTEGn.DE) chief executive Rene Obermann is th...

Re: I love/hate the Boeing 777

I wouldn't make that distinction since it's mostly up to the airlines how to configure it. Has a great track record as an airliner, although being dubbed a bit on the noisy side cabin level wise. If I was to go on it, I'd try to get on premium eco or an exit row due to my height. So on SWISS which w...

Re: LH introduces revised livery

Looked clean and to the point when I arrived yesterday on LH463 back from my US trip. And she sat right next to our gate when we pulled into it. I somewhat get the design concept but maybe adding the crane to the engine cowlings could/would be a nice and fitting addition. http://farm5.staticflickr.c...

Re: Emirates signs a commitment for 36 additional A380's

As a passenger I couldn't be happier - glad it got some life injected or possible evolution at some point in the 2020s with this commitment

Re: Rumor: LH might introduce a new/revised livery in 2018

http://www.marketing-partners.com/hs-fs/hubfs/BLOG/09-Sept/brand_identity_logo2.png?t=1516227241489&width=590&name=brand_identity_logo2.png Well not really getting knickers in a twist if you ask me ... might be an interpretation but it does imho reach far beyond that - the livery should be ...

Re: Rumor: LH might introduce a new/revised livery in 2018

It wouldn't surprise me if it actually is going to be the one shown in the link - sometimes you get the feeling the beancounters took over everywhere. I refrain from commenting until launch of the CI/CD campaign...

Re: Reuters:Airbus ready to phase out A380 if fails to win Emirates deal

Don't know if you're serious or joking when bunching the A350 with the 787 and 777. There is exactly one airline (Air Caraibes) that is cramming people in the A350 whereas there is exactly one airline that is NOT cramming people in the 787. The 777 is not much better nowadays with the avalanche of ...

Re: Reuters:Airbus ready to phase out A380 if fails to win Emirates deal

grbauc wrote:

Book PE or J seats lol. Economy on most airlines is not good just better on some then others at best. Just buy PE seat and your crying will cease. : )

Re: Reuters:Airbus ready to phase out A380 if fails to win Emirates deal

Speaking strictly in terms of passenger experience, personal comfort, cabin noise level (lack thereof i.e noise) from my own history in Y/Y+ as a 6.5‘ tall guy. The gammut of less favorable reviews on the lauded 9 abreast 787 and 10 abreast triple7 on a number of platforms speak for themselves imho....

Re: Reuters:Airbus ready to phase out A380 if fails to win Emirates deal

A field day for the ones wishing it’s premature demise. The planes in service will surely be put to best use if Airbus indeed discontinues this imho formidable bird. I have witnessed the amount of gluttonous ridicule, ill will, outright hatred from self proclaimed experts and armchair execs alike as...

Re: BREAKING: Fabrice Bregier to step down From Airbus Management (Reuters)

We finally found out who is the hate emoji dropper on FB whenever the site posts an Airbus shot... oh wait there are too many with their heads up in the nether regions on here sadly

Re: Christmas Tree in the Skies

"Wait til hawkus dickus hears of this"

Re: Airbus A350 Production And Delivery Thread - Part 17

Quite a stunner, gorgeous bird she is the 35K. Not that the 359 isn't. Etihad and BA will imho look absolutely stunning. Now c'mon LH fess up, you know you'll eventually need this machine.

Re: Passengers Clapping

I concur - not modern or contemporary at all. Ever since I consciously stepped onboard an aircraft - at an early age of 3/4 in the 70ies, I was amused to witness "the shampoo fachverkäuferinnen (salon grade shampoo retail experts) roadtrip", clapping glady away after touchdown. I personall...

Re: What will the Boeing MOM do for the industry?

Love the comment section underneath the original YT video. Biased much? As if other manufacturers or options currently on offer do not exist. Kind of comes across like a commercial.

Re: Air Berlin has filed for insolvency

While having a young fleet, somewhat decent pitch and a couple of attractive routes (predominantly Germany/Spain) I'd personally be interested in trying out, MoL's blowhard conduct and all too obvious charade around this bidding process for AB, is a stark reminder why I don't like people of his ilk ...

Re: Retired RAF Tristar tankers to begin another possible new life.

My favorite bird - hence the screen name. So many memories. Would love to see them in the air again.

Re: New Members Posting For First Time

Long time lurker - I was infected with the god of aviation at an early age when I had the chance to visit my profile handle's cockpit (actually not the first time - LTU's Sud Aviation Caravelle was my premier opportunity). Here's to some thoughtful conversation and insight to be gained from fellow p...