Re: Updated: Sir Tim Clark: Emirates next batches of A380s will be powered by RR

The 748F is alive and well and Airbus has no equivalent. It's alive, but well...? It's pretty much the definition of a niche product. It's the aeronautical equivalent of the weakest member of the Donner party. Look how long the 747 took to get established. More than one development generation and m...

Re: New Zealand Aviation Thread - December 2018

There are just so many travel options now, and being so far away, NZ kind of gets left out of the equation. I've never been, (though I may be moving there for work), but it seems basically like a somewhat more temperate Hawaii. If so, It makes sense that more Americans choose Hawaii for their Pacif...

Re: Updated: Sir Tim Clark: Emirates next batches of A380s will be powered by RR

The A380 has become a fascinating program to me. It's basically a one trick pony, designed for slot constrained hubs in a $100/bbl oil world. When it was being launched, there were few signs that the price of oil would ever drop to the $50's again and horror stories about the difficulties of getting...

Re: New Zealand Aviation Thread - December 2018

There are just so many travel options now, and being so far away, NZ kind of gets left out of the equation. I've never been, (though I may be moving there for work), but it seems basically like a somewhat more temperate Hawaii. If so, It makes sense that more Americans choose Hawaii for their Pacifi...

Re: Southwest agent mocks child’s name

Thanks Mom, for setting the kid up for a lifetime of being mocked. Remember...you did this to your daughter.

Re: New Zealand Aviation Thread - November 2018

ZK-NBT wrote:

JoeCanuck wrote:

I might be flying to NZ in the next month or so. Are there A380 flights from N.America to Auckland?

No, QF via Australia LAX-SYD/MEL, DFW-SYD are A380’s then an A330/738 to AKL if you want to go that way:

Re: Lion Air 737MAX8 Crashed Jakarta to Pangkal Pinang

Just read Boeings response. https://boeing.mediaroom.com/news-releases-statements?item=130336 Anyone else shocked by this? The way I see it, there's 4 elements to this crash: 1. Maintenance prior to the flight - why did the AOA sensor repeatedly fail? 2. The response of the pilots - did they perfor...

Re: Lion Air 737MAX8 Crashed Jakarta to Pangkal Pinang

I worry that in the future we may have the opposite of what happened in this accident. A pilot (let's assume flying at night, with cloud cover), finds themselves thinking their IAS and AOA sensors are whack and hits the cutoff switch for the auto trim, when in actuality the IAS and AOA were correct...

Re: Jet Airways: reports cash running out

Not being able to pay salaries for up to 6 months at a time shows systemic problems with Jet. A bailout by EY, or anybody else, doesn't change whatever issues led to them so far in the hole. If whatever factors caused the money drain aren't fixed, then all more money will do is kick the can further ...

Re: Lion Air 737MAX8 Crashed Jakarta to Pangkal Pinang

There are over 1840 posts in this thread, all of which I have read...but never got around to memorizing. As I mentioned, I don't recall the question being answered. I don't know if the question from way upthread was every answered; is it possible for pilots to manually control the aircraft against f...

Re: Lion Air 737MAX8 Crashed Jakarta to Pangkal Pinang

I don't know if the question from way upthread was every answered; is it possible for pilots to manually control the aircraft against full down trim?

Re: Bloomberg: Airbus considering A330NEO Regional

Interesting times indeed. I believe Boeing can reduce the price of the 797 if they have enough volume. Every doubling of production cuts costs per unit 13% in this era of automation. To squeeze out either the 787 or 797, Airbus needs volume. Last I looked, the 787 generates $11 million in cash each...

Re: New Zealand Aviation Thread - November 2018

I might be flying to NZ in the next month or so. Are there A380 flights from N.America to Auckland?

Re: Progress: Case for a Dedicated Helicopter / VTOL Forum

Canuck600 wrote:

Already voted for a rotary wing forum but maybe having a "rotary. turboprop & general aviation forum" would give enough critical mass?

Re: Lion Air 737MAX8 Crashed Jakarta to Pangkal Pinang

I know. I don't have a problem with how the system is set up. It is just like most other aircraft. mjoelnir is saying the pilots should be able to cut power directly with a switch, not thru a relay. Relays occasionally stick, I change them all the time for that. All I was saying is if needed, the p...

Re: Airbus - hiring for new narrowbody and A350 neo

This thread is starting to sound like an Airbus Fan's "wish list" for the next 20 years. Boeing I am sure is working on a future that includes MoM/NMA and NSA as a derivative product (in cooperation with Embraer), so let's not think Airbus is going to be working in a vacuum here. Boeing w...

Re: Jet Airways: reports cash running out

No, they should get their CV out there. Deferring their salary will not pay the bills now. If Jet goes down then their stock is waste paper. That's my 'outside looking in' assessment as well. The employees of Jet haven't been paid in forever and I think it's unlikely they will ever see their entire...

Re: Airbus - hiring for new narrowbody and A350 neo

This thread is starting to sound like an Airbus Fan's "wish list" for the next 20 years. Boeing I am sure is working on a future that includes MoM/NMA and NSA as a derivative product (in cooperation with Embraer), so let's not think Airbus is going to be working in a vacuum here. Boeing w...

Re: LGB doubles fines on JetBlue's late-night flight violations

Jetblue obviously sees more value for later flights than some early flights, which is why they are landing so late, so often. Without those, the value of LGB slots is reduced.

I don't see B6 abandoning LGB, but I think they will significantly reduce their presence there in the near future.

Re: Airbus - hiring for new narrowbody and A350 neo

DocLightning wrote:

Erebus wrote:

Narrowbody makes sense, but isn't it a bit too soon to NEO the A350?

Yes, but in another 5-10 years, which is how long it might take, it won't be.

Maybe PW will bid with an enlarged GTF.

Re: 787th 787 rolls out of final assembly

I feel the same way. I was thinking the same thing. For so long, it seemed to be one disaster after another for the 787. It took a while, but the 787 seems to have finally grown into its hype. Same here. I remember standing on the observation deck of the Future of Flight Museum at PAE and seeing so...

Re: Bombardier To Cut 490 Jobs In Northern Ireland

LaunchDetected wrote:

Sad, hope they will be able to find new jobs rapidly. Maybe if Airbus wants to rampup its A220 wings production... But unfortunately it looks too soon

Re: Passenger sues BA for being 'squashed next to obese man'

It's not just weight though. I once got stuck in a middle seat on a TATL flight between two guys with really broad shoulders. Already being 6'2", I had zero room at all. So true. I'm a bit under average weight for my height, but I have very broad shoulders. It makes certain coach seats particu...

Re: 787th 787 rolls out of final assembly

For some reason, it blows my mind that they've already built 787 787s. I feel like they just started building them. I feel the same way. I was thinking the same thing. For so long, it seemed to be one disaster after another for the 787. It took a while, but the 787 seems to have finally grown into ...

Re: LGB doubles fines on JetBlue's late-night flight violations

I suspect that B6 will take a small stab at fighting this but will eventually give up some slots. If LGB had enough business to support more of their flights, the slots would be more fully utilized right now. A couple of questions; Are the slots allocated for a specific time, or does an airline get ...

Re: Airbus - hiring for new narrowbody and A350 neo

It's good to have some fresh meat to stir into the pot. As far as I can tell, there are two bits of real news in the article; the 320neo plus and the announcement of a new narrow body. It seems to me that the 350 has always been the target for the Ultrafan so that doesn't seem like news to me. The r...

Re: Flightglobal: Airbus A321XLR would have over 100t MTOW, range of 4700 nm

We can discuss the wing on the A321 quite a while. There is no question, that Airbus could do a better wing for the longer range part of the A321 envelope. But with a look at the competition, Airbus seems to able to compete. The competition is the 737. The 737 is slightly lighter than the A320 fami...

Re: Flightglobal: Airbus A321XLR would have over 100t MTOW, range of 4700 nm

Airbus has a 4 bogey setup they used on some earlier 320's which they can probably use if they need to. That's a persisting A.net myth that I'm surprised you are still (involuntarily) propagating, given you've been on this forum for a while. These gears were developed for low runway loading operati...

Re: Passenger sues BA for being 'squashed next to obese man'

For those who say that it would be discriminating against larger people if airlines forced them to buy a second seat I ask what about the rights of the passengers whose space they are eating up? Would it be acceptable if one were to purchase a product and be told that the one he has bought has a de...

Re: Passenger sues BA for being 'squashed next to obese man'

I was on a flight in my seat when an obese man sat next to me and asked if he could put the armrest up, I said no. I knew if he did, in a very short time his mass would ooze into my seating area. Obesity is curable, its not a disease, but a life style choice governed by ignoring or embracing self c...

Re: Reuters: Airbus likely sold 10 A330neo jets to Delta

Delta's wide body needs are covered for the next 7-8 years. The upcoming A330-900NEO can replace the oldest 763ER. The latest A350 terms gives Delta the option to replace the 772ER in 2025-2026, or perhaps convert to more A330-900NEO to replace more 767s. DL CEO has publicly stated they want to be ...

Re: Jet Airways: reports cash running out

I must say that as an outsider, I find the intrigue of the Indian airline industry and the machinations of its players absolutely fascinating.

Re: Flightglobal: Airbus A321XLR would have over 100t MTOW, range of 4700 nm

Not that much, as the MTOW limit for the current landing gear configurationhas been reached. Airbus has a 4 bogey setup they used on some earlier 320's which they can probably use if they need to. https://www.airliners.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=250575 https://imgproc.airliners.net/photos/airliners/...

Re: Boeing’s automatic trim for the 737 MAX was not disclosed to the Pilots

I concur. Boeing needs to stop designing around the 737 airframe. They really need to brave the financial hit and call the max the last iteration of the 737 and come up with a clean sheet narrow body design. It's been their bread and butter, I don't see any reason for them to not design an entirely...

Re: Boeing’s automatic trim for the 737 MAX was not disclosed to the Pilots

As a noted in another thread on this topic, I'd be very interested in knowing how much force is required to overcome the pitch down of the automatic stall prevention.

Also, is it possible to override or overcome full pitch down trim simply by pulling back on the yoke?

Re: KLM Starts 787-10 on AMS-SFO Route. But I thought the 787-10 Had No Range?

One thing I find so interesting in today's airliner markets is that there are so many options available to airlines. They no longer have to make do with 'one size fits all' fleets. They can get exactly the plane required to most efficiently operate each route. The 787-10 doesn't have to be all thing...

Re: Lion Air 737MAX8 Crashed Jakarta to Pangkal Pinang

I would be very interested to know how difficult it really is to override the automatic stall protection. Is it even possible under the circumstances of the accident flight?

Re: Flightglobal: Airbus A321XLR would have over 100t MTOW, range of 4700 nm

why not bite the bullet and develop a new wing? you'd be able to use it for an a322 as well. Would Still be much cheaper than a clean sheet. They could do both...just not at the same time. The XLR can happen a lot quicker, cheaper and easier than doing an all new wing...but they could work on a new...

Re: B787-10 future prospects?

It is to at least 6,500 and overall will reduce costs. My experience is there is a payload and range expectation. From FRA to the US West coast, another 300nm of range would allow 1 more pallet to be sold. Same for AMS. The 787-10 has volume that cannot be used. The PIPs will, in my opinion, change...

Re: KLM Starts 787-10 on AMS-SFO Route. But I thought the 787-10 Had No Range?

Also, all please note that the -10 will only fly days 3,5,7 as per the article linked in the OP. So if KL have too-heavy-for-7810-cargo to ship to SFO, they can always opt to ship it on the other days of the week (unless those are flown with A333 but I don’t think so). 74M, 77E/W or 789 should be a...

Re: B787-10 future prospects?

So do realize anything I write has a 'born on date.' I (and my employeer) were caught flat footed in how fast 3-D printing cuts costs. For the same work we have a quarter of the titanium 3-D printers Boeing does. :cry: We will be 1 to 2 years behind in cost/weight savings behind Boeing because of t...

Re: Airbus A100, Fliegerfaust. Airbus might buy & upgrade CRJ line.

Same source, the CF-34’s dry weight on the CRJ-700/900 is 2,450 pounds. The lightest engine you propose weighs 700 pounds or 1400 pounds for two at the aft end. The others are way too heavy. Unlikely, but it would take a clean sheet design to accommodate those engines. The problem with the aft-moun...

Re: Airbus A100, Fliegerfaust. Airbus might buy & upgrade CRJ line.

It needs a new engine, but which? GE passport seems the most likely solution. Weight will be a huge issue, if a re-engine program is to go ahead. I think the 3 main options in the required thrust range are; The Passport...4500 lbs. RR's Pearl ...just over 4000 lbs. Pratt's PW800 weighs in at 3135 l...

Re: Q400 Program said to be sold to Viking Air

Yeah but then you will also require more powerful engines to deal with the increased drag and weight and your aircraft becomes more expensive. The Q400's acquisition price is already in RJ territory, pushing it up further is not an option. Viking Air is supporting a lot of DHC aircraft, yes and no....

Re: Airbus A100, Fliegerfaust. Airbus might buy & upgrade CRJ line.

It needs a new engine, but which? GE passport seems the most likely solution. Weight will be a huge issue, if a re-engine program is to go ahead. I think the 3 main options in the required thrust range are; The Passport...4500 lbs. RR's Pearl ...just over 4000 lbs. Pratt's PW800 weighs in at 3135 l...

Re: Lion Air 737MAX8 Crashed Jakarta to Pangal Pinang

Pure speculation but possibly pilots distracted while troubleshooting, let the nose drift down, abrupt pull back stalling the plane. 5000' isn't a lot of room to recover from a deep stall or spin. Yes. Or, alternatively, started a turn back to the airport and without speed information, and fighting...

Re: Q400 Program said to be sold to Viking Air

I would not be surprised we the consolidation of turboprop production in Western Canada over the coming years. Between YYC and YYJ there is considerable expertise with DH products. None the less Viking’s investment in the Q400 is a good thing for Canadian Aerospace, maybe not for Eastern/Western Ca...

Re: A220, (CSeries), Too Noisy for Zurich

It's possible some of these people aren't complaining just because they're 'sensitive' (and the noise is irritating) but some of you think they are because you're plane nuts. The CSeries has been flying for years and so far, this is the first I've heard about it being noisy, in fact the opposite ha...

Re: Q400 Program said to be sold to Viking Air

A good article on BBD. Soon they will be just in passenger rail and subway cars, I feel that both the CRJ and the business jet business will be gone within a few years. https://ipolitics.ca/2018/11/09/dont-cry-for-bombardier/ BBD makes money on bizjets so it's likely they'll keep that business for ...

Re: Q400 Program said to be sold to Viking Air

Could the Q400 be stretched in any way from a technical standpoint? Not without reworking the undercarriage again; it's right at the limit of tailstrike risk, 6 degrees of pitch. Which is incidentally the same as the ATR72. An interesting thought experiment would be a longitudinal splice to widen t...