Re: Same Sex Marriage Legalized in Greece

I wonder what the celebration was like on the island of Lesbos.

Re: Boeing Whistleblower Found Dead

Unless the self-inflicted GSW was from behind the head (without powder burn) or he fell off the window, I think it's a coincidence.

Re: India Surpasses China as Most Populated Nation in the World

If China (PRC) reunites with Taiwan, ROC would be the most populated country.

Re: OAK considering airport name change

Oakland-San Leandro Airport.

Re: Russia has only built 2 commercial airliners so far in 2023

No one else (including US companies) have the capability to manufacture 3nm chips. The machines to manufacture 3nm chips are built only in Netherlands (by ASML) and Japan. Between these four countries and companies, they literally control the most advanced knowledge and manufacturing process for th...

Re: Lagos runway lighting stolen

You obviously haven't spent any time in Lagos!!! Many years ago, a chain link fence was installed. It was stolen shortly after it was installed. Just a normal day in Nigeria, Ha! True, I have never been there, but from what I've read, such events would indeed not be beyond the realm of possibility....

Re: Global Airlines buys an A380 from Doric for UK - US service

Tayo826 wrote:

Ok, which one of you is behind this?

Re: Trump Organization found guilty on all counts of criminal tax fraud

A few questions here: If Trump is indicted by the NY DA what is the charge? Is it a felony or misdemeanor? Was there any statute of limitations on this? If I am correct, the incident was about 8 years ago. If these circumstances involved Joe Average, would the DA be looking at indictment given the ...

Re: 30 years of Beavis & Butt-Head

Hey Beavis, pull my finger uh huh huh uh huh huh.

I'm the great Cornholio! I want tp for my bunghole!

Re: 2022 NCAA Basketball Charters

What airline will Purdue use on their next game?

Re: Boeing: "737MAX crash victims didn't have time to suffer," so we owe less.

gatibosgru wrote:

This argument is just wild

“...Ultimately, it is impossible to know the subjective experience of each occupant.”

Re: EK secures rights as only airline allowed to serve Moët&Chandon, Veuve Clicquot and Dom Pérignon

Is there an airline that has exclusive rights to serve Riunite Lambrusco semi-sparkling wine?

Re: Farnborough Air Show 2022 - Other Manufacturers/Engine Orders and General Discussion Thread

The "MAX" is missing on the bottom of the 737-10.

Re: Chicago Aviation Thread - 2022

Thank goodness it's a moving walkway. I'd hate to walk 950 miles. Too good not to share, thanks The Onion :) https://www.theonion.com/o-hare-airport-unveils-new-950-mile-moving-walkway-to-d-1849100682?utm_campaign=The%20Onion&utm_content=1656178201&utm_medium=SocialMarketing&utm_source=f...

Re: Could Boeing sell the commercial aircraft division?

Perhaps Rostec, if it wants to expand its commercial sector business.

Re: Waterloo Airport Locked Down Due to Bomb Threat

I would have suspected a man named Napoleon, but this is a different place and time.

Re: New advertisement: B-52 re-engine back in the mix?

zanl188 wrote:

Is 61-0009 going to be the test bed for the reengine?

Re: Silly daft jokes.

Why do the French have only egg for breakfast?

Because one egg is un oeuf.

Re: Brawl on Spirit AL flight from Las Vegas to Atlanta 7/23/21

Spirit ought to charge its passengers for pre-flight entertainment. Just a thought.

Re: Chicago Aviation Thread - 2021

yeogeo wrote:

The field just under 5 years ago vs. the present. Evidence of how far the OMP has taken us.



The ultimate spot the differences game!

Re: Florida's Rep. Gaetz Under Investigation For Underage Impropriety

In Gaetz's defense, he used Venmo only for a minor purchase.

Re: Florida's Rep. Gaetz Under Investigation For Underage Impropriety

I guess pizzagaetz is real after all.

Re: Uber eats driver killed by carjackers in DC

"Uber eats driver killed by carjackers in DC"

Why would Uber eat one of its own drivers. It's bad enough he was killed by carjackers.

Re: Florida's Rep. Gaetz Under Investigation For Underage Impropriety

Strange things happening in FL - so it comes out yesterday that Congressman Gaetz is under investigation for an underage relationship (age of consent is 18 in FL) and possible interstate sex trafficking. At first I was surprised the story didn't have something to do with the Cuban boy who has been ...

Re: Tucker Carlson: Women in the Military BAD!

Tucker did serve. Thank you for your service...























in Dancing With The Stars.

Re: GOP Wars: Trump Goes After Mitch McConnell

“Mitch is a dour, sullen, and unsmiling political hack, ..." "I will back primary rivals who espouse ..." https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/539077-trump-unloads-on-mcconnellpromises-maga-primary-challengers Dour? sullen? espouse? He didn't write that! Someone else did! Bigly!!!

Re: Rush Limbaugh dead at 70

Say or write nothing but good things about the dead...

































































































Thank you.

Re: Self Gloss: Sixteen Years And ~25,000 Posts Later...

Congratulations.

Re: Pro-Trump Riot in US Capital Building

Joint Chiefs of Staff memo: "On January 20, 2021, in accordance with the Constitution, confirmed by the states and the courts, and certified by Congress, President-elect Biden will be inaugurated and will become our 46th Commander in Chief." https://www.cnn.com/2021/01/12/politics/joint-ch...

Re: Does Trump have sufficient capacity to continue?

WIederling wrote:

0 - 0 - 0 - 0

.. for a long time afaik.

Re: Twitter permanently suspends Trump's account

Could Trump and his supporters start a Geocities account?

Re: Trump On Tape Asks GA SecState To Change Vote Count

A perfect phone call. Tremendously beautiful, greatest phone call in history!

Re: COVID-19 Non Aviation Thread - Q4 2020

Everyone and their mother around him already contracted it--I just assumed he was a sprinkler of covid at these Drury Inn ball room "hearings". Better start praying Jenna! :rotfl: I thought the hearings was at the Supreme Courtyard by Marriott. Anyway, could loud flatulence might be an ea...

Re: COVID-19 Non Aviation Thread - Q4 2020

Rudy Giuliani tests positive for COVID-19. I don't know if he'll appeal his test results to the U.S. Supreme Court.

https://www.cnn.com/2020/12/06/politics/rudy-giuliani-coronavirus-positive/index.html

Re: Your Favorite Movie

Action: Driving Miss Daisy Comedy: Schindler's List Romance: Deliverance But seriously...Just to name a few. Love and Death (1975) (Woody Allen) ...or any early Woody Allen movies Barry Lyndon (1975) (Stanley Kubrick) ...and most of his movies 12 Angry Men (1957) (Sidney Lumet) Casablanca (1942) (Mi...

Re: Official Election thread

How apropos...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LedDTrWGWeg

Happy Thanksgiving!

Re: Official Election thread

Pending certification, the finally tally is in: Biden 306 to Trump 232 Electoral votes. Although we ought to give Trump an extra electoral state win--- State of Denial.

Re: D Trump Jr looks like a type that can trigger wars

For me it's the evidence free hefty acquisations he makes and then people cheering him. WTF? Combine that with Kimberly Guilfoyle and you have a pretty explosive fact free conspiracy couple. But why give them air time & cheer them? BTW, who got the lap dance? My guess would be Sheldon Adelson! ...

Re: Official Election thread

luckyone wrote:

Lindsey Graham has no choice but to keep up his rhetoric since he checked his manhood at the door after the 2016 primaries...

Re: Chicago Aviation Thread - 2020

ORD has eight runways and DFW has seven. Are there other commercial airports with eight runways?

Re: Heathrow Airport Limited’s redevelopment plan with the third runway delayed until 2030

Which will open first, LHR's third runway or Berlin-Brandenburg Airport? Perhaps never...

Re: Qatari 747-8i BBJ flying mansion hits the market

Opulent and extravagant, fit for a sheik. I'll wait for a second stimulus check to put a down payment for it.

Re: Philippine Aviation Thread - 2020

Similar to TPE's full name. But Manila International Airport is way more better than this proposed name. https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1297364/paolo-duterte-2-solons-want-naia-renamed-to-paliparang-pandaigdig-ng-pilipinas They want rename NAIA to PPP. From Ninoy Aquino to Piolo Pascual Airport?! :e...

Re: United A350 orders

IWMBH wrote:

The first A350 will arrive in 2027. So that’s plenty of time for the Corona-crises to blow over. So, I believe this is the order that is least effected by the virus.

Re: The Confederate Flag - Stars & Bars and Southern heritage

I hope they'd rename either Ft. Benning or Ft. Gordon to Ft. William Tecumseh Sherman. A general with a burning attraction to the state of Georgia.

Re: Emirates Retires First A380

Jetport wrote:

Why did they repaint it white, seems like a waste of money?

Re: Rumour: Emirates to decommission 40% of A380 fleet

I hope those laid off pilots and flight attendants don't owe too much debt to UAE banks. Working for Emirates Airlines could mean arrest, imprisonment and Interpol warrants Emirates Airlines cuts leave staff vulnerable to arrest https://www.eturbonews.com/573935/working-for-emirates-airlines-could-m...

Re: Rumor: Richard Anderson to replace Doug Parker at AA

I thought Richard Anderson left Amtrak for Greyhound.

Re: Boeing 787 Production/Delivery Thread - 2020

First flight for Air France 789 F-HRBJ at PAE (3 Jun) https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EZnhHwKU0AANxoa?format=jpg&name=large https://twitter.com/JenSchuld/status/1268292300553072641?s=20 Is this the last 789 for AF or does the white paint indicate that this frame will go to KLM ? Its the last one fo...

Re: Airbus threatens to sue airlines

jeffrey0032j wrote:

I would suspect a particular all Airbus airline with red planes.