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

To me this all sounds like a lot of hot air concerning their airline concept. Shouldn't aviation websites like the one linked above be a little better informed and sceptical before all those vaporware projects get reported as "hard facts" over and over again? We have an entire project mark...

Re: What Happened to the Boeing 797 Concept?

There are many technical innovations waiting to be harvested: Flying wings or blended wing bodies for reduced drag, new materials for reduced weight and less installed engine power needed, robot fabrication for reduced production cost and higher precision, new cockpits or remote control for increase...

Re: What Happened to the Boeing 797 Concept?

Shouldn't a new custom tailored airliner and wing design optimised for the current engines work better than on the only reengined legacy families of both A and B? Boeing could have topped Airbus with a mini 787. Still I am surprised how close the MAX performance is to the neo except for range while ...

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

Does this make any sense? A no name newbie airline buying a single A380 to shuttle over the Atlantic? I think not. Why not lease standard A330s or 767s if you want to go transatlantic? Much lower risk to fill, crew and operate. I don't see this happening. Do they maybe (mis)use the "exotic"...

Re: Frankfurt Airport runway closed after new pavement damages wheels

Landed this morning onboard a T7 right on this runway.

Re: Reintegrating Russia.

The big question is what future Russia will be like when this war is over? Could it split up? Would other parties bite off parts or take back stolen lands? In theory it is a rich country due to raw materials income - if somebody with hard currency is buying them. This money should be enough to make ...

Re: When did Boeing Sky interior become standard on the 737

I think given the smaller diameter the Embraer E2 cabins are done quite nice, as in economy creature comfort benchmark, in terms of usable space per passenger and economy seat comfort. Bonus points for less struts below the "seat in front of me". Personally I like individual air vents and ...

Re: UPDATE: Ryanair orders 150 737-MAX 10 + 150 options

All those new versions and cabin configurations (including "A's") seem to be made tail heavy. Possibly to save aerodynamic trim drag?
One day, Ryanair might end up with showers in the front for weight and balance?

Re: Rekkof back in the news again.

I was responding to the end of the post right in front of me. The Germans recently abandoned nuclear power generation. However they still import nuclear power generated electric energy from abroad.

Re: Rekkof back in the news again.

They abandoned it because no permanent storage for spent fuel could be found and because after Fukushima the public opinion didn't trust overall nuclear safety any more. Now they try wind, which generates surprising amounts of electric power. So much that the grid must be reconfigured to bring all t...

Re: Rekkof back in the news again.

There must be billions of taxpayer money for all the "green" research. Enough for everybody to try reinventing the wheel in parallel.

Re: Will Delta kill Norse in Berlin?

Delta seems to be short on aircraft until more new ones get delivered. Still, they manage to return to several European places.

Re: Twin Otter down out of Half Moon Bay Airport

The main problem will be the open ocean sea state. Add a high weight due to all the ferry fuel, and a float plane just cannot land safely, high wing or not.

Re: Rolls Royce successful test of Ultrafan demonstrator

The A350-1100 or -2000?

Re: General Atomics (Re)starts Dornier 228NXT-Production

I have been on an "old" one as a passenger. The box shaped cabin diameter is surprisingly roomy if you don't need pressurization. I'd hope for more regional aviation offers again. This would be the aircraft to serve those routes.

Re: Dornier 328eco News and Discussion - 2023

It will be gravel runway capable if that is needed. I think this is much more promising as a regional aircraft than all those fancy battery powered concepts.Just take a modern airframe, wing, current turboprop engines, new cockpit, and you are good to go. Still, it might be on the small end for many...

Re: Dornier 328eco News and Discussion - 2023

What is the list price? How much was the classic 328?

Re: Brazil's Azul eyes restructuring, does not rule out a CH 11 filing

Didn't they just receive fresh funding by their owners or creditors?

Re: ITA Airways News and Discussion - 2023

Blue is sort of a national colour in Italy. The former royal colour.

Re: ITA Airways News and Discussion - 2023

I hope for the rumoured return of the real Alitalia name and branding.

Re: ITA Airways News and Discussion - 2023

They want only 40 percent first but the full say from the beginning. Depends on whether the government agrees.

Re: Turkish Airlines to order 600 aircraft in June

That will be VERY expensive. Where is all the money coming from?

Re: Boeing 777X Testing/Production - 2023

It looks like beefing up existing aircraft types has become way more difficult. On the other hand, the MAX has finally passed current requirements. It IS still possible.

Re: Boeing 777X Testing/Production - 2023

Is this section 46 reinforcement / keel rework connected with the 777-9 static test failure, just before 150% ?

Re: Boeing and Ryanair resume talks for the 737-MAX 10

The "steal" might happen between airports as well, with passengers moving from legacy to low-cost airlines. Low-cost competitors might need to invest in their fleets for lowest fuel burn and costs to match FR. An old 737 or A319ceo won't cut it any more.

Re: Boeing and Ryanair resume talks for the 737-MAX 10

This order just had to happen. It makes perfect sense.

Re: Boeing and Ryanair resume talks for the 737-MAX 10

I agree they will come back to Frankfurt Rhein-Main. From a competition perspective, I'd support more non LH-group airlines within Germany anyway.

Re: Boeing and Ryanair resume talks for the 737-MAX 10

No showers, only small galleys, no residence but just seats.

Re: Boeing and Ryanair resume talks for the 737-MAX 10

When will the new 737-line at Everett start to assemble MAXes? This would be the right place for the 10.

Re: Why does BA fly JFK-LGW?

If you think that you know that much more, why don't you just share your wisdom?

Re: Past aggressive marketing campaigns

They painted "Auf Wiedersehen Lufthansa" on some aircraft as well.

Re: Lufthansa Group News and Discussion - 2023

LH once had a pretty good low cost airline: Euroberlin France. A joint venture with AF using wet leased aircraft from the UK (Monarch). It was created when LH could not operate to Berlin during the final cold war years. Eurowings is too much at a time: Lowcost competitor, including internally, LH sp...

Re: GoFirst (GoAir) files for bankruptcy, due P&W GTF faulty engines

It goes beyound that and this is what I consider to be remarkable. They blame their "chapter 11" on the engine. I don't doubt it, but to hear the word spread like this in written form to the media IS unusual.

Re: GoFirst (GoAir) files for bankruptcy, due P&W GTF faulty engines

You actually think the P&W GTF doesn't have issues?

Re: GoFirst (GoAir) files for bankruptcy, due P&W GTF faulty engines

It is highly unusual to have the engine and aircraft manufacturers blamed in public. This should be stuff for urgent backdoor meetings instead. I wonder what is behind that? A bit like Skymark and the A380 back then, maybe? This didn't end well.
If the GTF has issues, we will hear more for sure.

Re: Emirates News and Discussion - 2023

Does this mean new T7X delivery delays might be coming up, and they need to order more "interim" seats elsewhere?

Re: ITA Airways News and Discussion - 2023

I like Italian avant-garde design. The more futuristic, the better. However, Armani WAS conservative and elegant at the same time. Personally, Mila Schön is my favourite designer.

Re: Lufthansa Group News and Discussion - 2023

Düsseldorf will get Delta at least.

Re: JetZero Midmarket BWB Airliner/Tanker

BWBs are certainly a very promising concept to reduce drag, installed engine power and fuel flow. Much more promising than battery powered phantasies. Especially as flying wings can be perfectly controlled with fly by wire these days. I hope we see more flying wings including as passenger aircraft.

Re: TSA Officers help save life of pilot at RIC

Well done TSA.

Re: First Boeing 747-8 getting dismantled.

These rich guys ordering BBJs helped the program. Now their aircraft are valuable part donors. So it is not that bad and all is not lost. Still, some conversion facilities learned their lesson the hard way with VVIP aircraft customers switching back and forth, refusing to pay and such. (not necessar...

Re: Boeing 777X Testing/Production - 2023

I think that's a misunderstanding of the issue. The 787 is not fully FBW, although it has some elements of computer-controlled systems. Even the 737 MAX has a few controlled elements. The 777 was always a full FBW aircraft. The FAA certified the triple redundant systems, and accepted Boeing's analy...

Re: Boeing E-4B Replacement News and Discussion Thread

They won't need the old amount of floorspace onboard again. The equipment and staff needed to operate it is way smaller now. E-4s have been used as normal VVIP transport for that reason.

Re: Evolution of the Passenger Experience at Airports

Whenever travelling on low cost airlines or going to vacation places one can end up at smaller regional airports. To me it is always surprising how comfortable those simplified airports can be. Like apron walk boarding, just grab your carry on, no wait for anything and smaller distances, less shoppi...

Re: FAA acting administrator Billy Nolen stepping down

What is the relationship between the DOT, the transport minister and the top of the FAA? Has it been especially stressful or difficult?

Re: Boeing E-4B Replacement News and Discussion Thread

How about some KC-46 airframe? Low profile, long endurance and spare parts can be reused. Or some E-7 based variant if the equipment needed fits onboard?

Re: Evacuation of Foreigners in Khartoum / Sudan