A340400 wrote:J I’m curious about the possibility of using that extra width to insert an extra aisle instead of a seat to ease passenger access.
Would Lockheed or Northrop want to buy Boeing Commerical Airplanes division?? Defense and Space will be kept with Boeing or sold off to someone else. Can't see what anti trust issues that would raise. Keeps Boeing facilities/jobs in the US, the new owner will have to clear out house in management a...
Jump to postTerrible comparison. Not really. It wouldn't take much to have the thing shut off after 10 minutes if that's the criterion. My point being the technology has existed for a long time to accomplish what they need. In fact, THE 737 ALREADY HAS THE NECESSARY SENSORS -- they're just not wired to a syste...
Jump to postOn my 20-year-old car, my "anti-ice system" on the rear window isn't supposed to run for more than X minutes. I push the button. It runs. And engineering marvel that it is, it shuts off by itself after X minutes. Every time. I don't have to remember to turn it off, like these pilots are b...
Jump to postAdditionally I’ve had pylon overheating issues that led to diversions twice on aircraft with the automatic systems installed. Never seen this on the 737. This is interesting - can you elaborate on the pylon overheat? What is the consequence, and weren't you aware (at the time) that it was auto anti...
Jump to postaf773atmsp wrote:If VS managed to get through all the hoops required to purchase Concorde and fly them,I'm guessing VS would operate them 99.9% of the time on LHR-JFK.
Perhaps EMB can leap to the MOM market A and B seem to be skirting around. Highly doubtful but if there's an untapped sweet spot, that may be it. Isn’t that how Airbus got their start? This could be the idea different era. AB started with the combined resources of many well established Europeans co...
Jump to postI admittedly can't keep up with all the details in my old age, but it seems like all the comparisons are to the largest 737 models. But really, that is just one segment of the market. Many 737s are used on much shorter routes. They don't need that extra range. But also, is it the E-jets that should...
Jump to postSorry if this was asked upthread, what’s the actual purpose of the plug? Do you get more seating since it’s not an emergency exit? Or is it to save weight related to it not being a functional door and slide? Or both? I’ve always been curious about that. Its been answered many times, but I get that ...
Jump to postYes sorry that $1600ish is one way for "Premium Comfort" class. I'm going on a transatlantic cruise after spending sometime in Europe so that's why I'm looking one way. I do see now that there are two seat maps for the 777-200 on KLM website. One with premium comfort (2-4-2) and one witho...
Jump to postI was wronged to think that the "invisible hand" would naturally take care of that. It just seems that the stock market should have at least one other U.S. company as an option when the other is losing value. In the same way that Newtonian physics does not apply at the very extremes, the ...
Jump to postWhy didn't they just use the same anti ice system from the 8/9 on the 7 and 10? It is the same system on the currently flying -8/-9 . The crews have been instructed not to leave the EAI systems on in clear air, due to risk of compromise of the nacelle. There is no warning or monitor to alert that t...
Jump to postI can't answer definitively with respect to future KLM's 777's seat update, but its current configuration depicts the 777-200ER with a 8ab (2-4-2) seating config for PE - not 3-4-3, but pretty confident it will remain 2-4-2. Is it really only 1600CAD for round trip? If so, that's pretty compelling, ...
Jump to postI know the 737 NG's have the light above the EAI switch (and above the WAI switch as well) on the overhead panel that illuminates 'blue' when the Anti-Ice systems are on. Then on the EICAS there is a message 'TIA on above +10C' Does the MAX not have this? Or is a different indication required? I do...
Jump to postSure the -10 is the most popular variant, but Boeing has a lot more incentive than you think to get the -7 in service ASAP considering their most loyal and important customer (WN) has over 300 on order. It seems they are already pissed off enough. There's a fundemental difference, in that WN sounds...
Jump to postAre there other differentiators? Basically it comes down to European population density. Only similar area is the NE USA (where weather is lousy in winter). But that's merely a distinction between the two markets and does not illustrate competitive differences between ULCC and their direct traditio...
Jump to postIt is conveniently forgotten, that fares the ULCC in Europe are offering, are rather lower than what the ULCC offer in the USA, so the legacy carriers have more difficulties to compete in Europe. Not sure anyone is forgetting it, its widely known. But I wonder if those who promote Ryanair's fantast...
Jump to postWhy didn't they just use the same anti ice system from the 8/9 on the 7 and 10? It is the same system on the currently flying -8/-9 . The crews have been instructed not to leave the EAI systems on in clear air, due to risk of compromise of the nacelle. There is no warning or monitor to alert that t...
Jump to postsleeping on the job in a public facing role here in Germany is frowned upon, and Lufthansa would have a certain image...... so long as it's done discreetly This is sounding very cultural. I accept that it's a "bad look" in Germany; I suspect the same can be said of Japan. I'm thinking mos...
Jump to postThis does not feel surprising, but do the very same requested exemptions remained requested for the -10 ?
I rather suspect so, as it is economically, far more important to Boeing to get in the air than is the -7.
My cynicism about this relates less to Boeing and more about FAA and Congress.
The notion that "compliance with crew" (and posted placards) is a 100% absolute, never to be violated mandate is silly. The assumption that "calling 911" will immediately rectify a problem of a sealed aircraft on an airport ramp is naive (in any country). Do we want to encourage ...
Jump to postEvery airline in the US is a LCC more or less now. I was excited when I boarded our HA A330 to PHX last month and doing some research prior on baggage allowances, I read on their own website that they claim that they are only airline in the US that offers hot meals in coach. Little did I know then,...
Jump to postpretty hard to compare - the Europe and US are very different markets. Among many factors is a reality that the full service competitors in the 2 markets are quite distinct, with the US4 hubs being spread across the country, while the big EU groups are largely more concentrated in home capitals, and...
Jump to postThe fact that COMAC has not even attempted EASA/FAA certification suggests that they have a realistic long term view (unsurprising for PRC state enterprises). They are already after the EASA certification: China seeks European approval of C919 I guess it's only a matter of time for COMAC to go afte...
Jump to postThere are other options. C919. How does capacity on the C919 compare to the 73M? Putting aside the current political reality making this impossible for the forseeable future, the fact is that COMAC cannot penetrate the western markets until such time that they can build a reliable global support ne...
Jump to postBoeing is too big to fail. Not in the sense that they are simply large enough to never fail, but in the fact that they are too big to let fail. They are the second biggest defense contractor in the planet. The entire western world cannot and will not let Boeing fail simply because they have no choi...
Jump to postCan someone confirm if or to what extend McDonnell Douglas leaders "took over" Boeing after the merger? I've heard this accusation time and time again, including in the NYT article, but sounds like Boeing people scapegoating MDC for their own problems. IIRC, Boeing kept MDC's employees, f...
Jump to postConsidering how the company is in a fairly strong period, with record orders and a dynamic share value, what's stopping Airbus from developing an A360 as a replacement of the A330neo? Technically, nothing stopping Airbus from this. But I think there are significant business reasons not to - as ment...
Jump to postSo some person on Simon’s site is claiming in the comments that they were on the flight and the captain announced after the « go around » that the runway was occupied …. To be taken with 6 tons of salt. But if true…. Same site claims the landing was on 24L. 24R is the classically dangerous one as t...
Jump to postI don't buy the yield/business argument completely, I guess kind of the sort of because it's such a long flight. There are so many wealthy people in this world who will pay unlimited, even if it's on vacation. No one can tell me that places like Venice, Nice, Tahiti, or Lisbon are big business dest...
Jump to postNTSB Media Brief Notes for January 7, 2024 ... During explosive decompression, cockpit door flew open, hit the lavatory door. One of the doors got stuck During explosive decompression, First Officer lost headset. Captain lost part of the headset. Speaker was turned on. Communication was an issue. W...
Jump to postiamlucky13 wrote:it probably would have occurred hundreds of times already, since pilots often leave EAI on
I was simply stating that in the US, there is a mental illness epidemic that is not seen in any other country in similar magnitude. What is the basis for your assertion? Considering the US is the 3rd most populated country, and far more publically documented than #1 and #2, I see nothing that sugge...
Jump to postCooking is my passion, even more so than aviation - but I’ll avoid being insulted and assume it was a light hearted jab. Sometimes shitty fast food hits the spot, and chic-fil-a is head and shoulders above the rest in that category - doesn’t mean I regard it the same as my favorite Michelin rated e...
Jump to postFor everybody complaining about TSA lines - where are they so bad? I fly out of BOS, JFK, LAX, SAN, SFO, MIA, ORD pretty regularly and unless it is a major holiday it’s pretty much consistently 10mins tops. TSA hate is some kind of weird fetish around here. >10min can definitely be observed in in t...
Jump to postIcelandair is in a special situation with their SAGA-class, since only maybe 40% of their route network just scratches the lower end of the lie flat business case. I mean, even the US northeast routes are rather nasty red-eyes, than propper "sleeper-flights", so maybe it's even less than ...
Jump to postyeah, call me crazy, because I actually think that not bothering with widebody engines anymore is a significant business positive. by focusing their investment and resources on the much steadier business of narrowbody and military engines, they have a very stable outlook (IMO). Its just a fact that ...
Jump to postShe’s trying to make a statement. That’s it. Airlines will never be able to assure a safe environment for someone with a severe allergy. These type of PR stunts (as I believe this is what it is) will ultimately lead to one thing only: no admittance to anyone with food allergy as the premises will b...
Jump to postI find it a little amusing at all this outrage, citing "little savings" . Catering long haul flights is remarkably expensive. Champagne is expensive. Airline pillows can be expensive, depending on the laundry contractor. Finnair is bleeding money, and changes are unavoidable. They don't ha...
Jump to postI have only flown it once between SEA-SFO, It is a pretty cool plane, makes some unique noises. I still find it amazing how they have PTV's for a domestic aircraft. Why amazed? Delta has hundreds of domestic aircraft with PTV. I understand that but for an aircraft which is mostly used regionally, i...
Jump to postlhristebest wrote:I have only flown it once between SEA-SFO, It is a pretty cool plane, makes some unique noises. I still find it amazing how they have PTV's for a domestic aircraft.
But LHR, FRA, MUC, and CDG do use English too right? Haha! you think the Brits speak English? j/k Of course, English is prevelent at all major International airports, but not really as the "default" (and not always perfectly for non-critical functions) - particularly in places like France...
Jump to postFor me MNL has always been the head scratcher, I guess AF also fed it when they flew to TPE but somehow KL makes it work. Maybe being the only European airline in the market helps, maybe they needed a tag to top off TPE. If anyone can shed some light on this one…? Perhaps steady transfer of foreign...
Jump to postThey are definitely an interesting case study. Something I found cool today with the announcement of their schedule extension was the inclusion of "have you booked your MEA trip yet?" on almost all of their marketing materials and social media platforms. ONLY someone from Minnesota would ...
Jump to postGads. This is a tough one. I think there's little doubt that physical condition and medical care of older people is superior than in the past. But.... I am not certain that the far less concrete measures of cognition/brain function have changed as have the rest of the body. I don't think pilot short...
Jump to postHas SY always flown 5 flights a day on DFW-CUN in the summer time?: https://www.google.com/travel/flights/search?tfs=CBwQAhokagcIARIDREZXEgoyMDIzLTA2LTIzcgcIARIDQ1VOKAAyAlNZcAGCAQsI____________AUABSAGYAQI&tfu=EgIIAyIA Also, 4 of those 5 flights depart within two hours of each other. Its relativ...
Jump to postI can't believe some people here think ticket price or choice of airline "deserves" theft or improper destruction of a lost article. United costs 5 figures to fly first class to the Middle East? The agent was a massive jerk? Share some details lol And yes you would be entitled to a higher ...
Jump to postWow looks like Boeing poached the order.. Impressive considering US and Saudi relations haven't been the best.. The Saudi's aren't dummies. If you want to influence US policy, being a "paying customer" is far more influential than not being one. You don't influence U.S. foreign policy by ...
Jump to postDCA350 wrote:Wow looks like Boeing poached the order.. Impressive considering US and Saudi relations haven't been the best..
"any and all able bodied males " No. not this. This is not like WWII. There are far more males of combat age then what has been conscripted. Its more like the US in the Vietnam era; plenty of undrafted men. I figured I was mis-informed from various US news sources. Thank you for the infor...
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