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by Elementalism
Fri Jan 12, 2024 4:48 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: DL orders 20 A350-1000
Replies: 399
Views: 78242

Re: DL orders 20 A350-1000

Pretty cool adding the -1000 to the fleet. Hope to see one out at MSP in the coming years.

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by Elementalism
Mon Jan 08, 2024 5:47 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: AS1282 PDX-ONT decompression event, returned to PDX, FAA temporarily grounds 737MAX9 for inspections
Replies: 3147
Views: 417639

Re: AS1282 PDX-ONT decompression event, returned to PDX, FAA temporarily grounds 737MAX9 for inspections

wjcandee wrote:
Elementalism wrote:
Apologize if this has already been covered. Is this plug on a MAX9 the same as the plug on the -900? Or is it new just for the MAX9?


It's similar to the plug on the -900ER, but apparently not completely-exactly identical.



Thank you

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by Elementalism
Mon Jan 08, 2024 3:36 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: AS1282 PDX-ONT decompression event, returned to PDX, FAA temporarily grounds 737MAX9 for inspections
Replies: 3147
Views: 417639

Re: AS1282 PDX-ONT decompression event, returned to PDX, FAA temporarily grounds 737MAX9 for inspections

Apologize if this has already been covered. Is this plug on a MAX9 the same as the plug on the -900? Or is it new just for the MAX9?

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by Elementalism
Mon Oct 23, 2023 10:54 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: F9 CEO Issues Financial Warning - Only US ULCCs Currently Affected
Replies: 164
Views: 27857

Re: F9 CEO Issues Financial Warning - Only US ULCCs Currently Affected

I find it very odd that airlines which generally gave lower CASK / CASM are struggling while companies with a higher CASK / CASM are making money. Typically when times are tough such as rising interest rates, people choose cheaper ways of doing something - eg eating at cheaper restaurants instead o...

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by Elementalism
Mon Oct 16, 2023 2:43 am
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: F9 CEO Issues Financial Warning - Only US ULCCs Currently Affected
Replies: 164
Views: 27857

Re: F9 CEO Issues Financial Warning - Only US ULCCs Currently Affected

I have a theory here, which might be completely wrong, but here it is. I really think a lot of this simply comes down to the fact that passengers have become a lot more aware of the game these ULCCs play by charging for every little thing. Let's be honest here, this business model relies on unsuspe...

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by Elementalism
Mon Sep 25, 2023 10:30 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: AS announces moves targeted at disgruntled DL customers
Replies: 218
Views: 26626

Re: AS announces moves targeted at disgruntled DL customers

My exact thoughts as well. Actually. I just finished a chat with American Express and they offered me 50,000 skymiles If I spend $3000 in 3 months. But I would have to keep my card open for 12 more months. Not sure if it is worth it. Really don't want to renew but 50,000 miles is pretty decent. Ill...

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by Elementalism
Mon Sep 25, 2023 7:31 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: AS announces moves targeted at disgruntled DL customers
Replies: 218
Views: 26626

Re: AS announces moves targeted at disgruntled DL customers

I've been Platinum for years and are among those who're are angry with the changes. As others have said, the AMEX Reserve won't be renewed as the $550 membership fee isn't worth it with the SkyClub limits, and while I'll continue to fly DL if I find a better price and schedule I won't hesitate givi...

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by Elementalism
Mon Sep 25, 2023 4:41 am
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: AS announces moves targeted at disgruntled DL customers
Replies: 218
Views: 26626

Re: AS announces moves targeted at disgruntled DL customers

Heh as i dial back business travel and increase personal travel. The perks are the least of my concerns with Delta. Their pricing is not competitive on a lot of routes out of MSP.

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by Elementalism
Tue Sep 12, 2023 7:17 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Minneapolis Aviation - 2023
Replies: 342
Views: 58554

Re: Minneapolis Aviation - 2023

af773atmsp wrote:
Saw on MSP's Facebook page that LH will begin FRA-MSP in June 2024! Service will be year-round with the 789.


I remember as a child going to the gate to watch my grandparents coming in from FRA on a NWA DC-10.

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by Elementalism
Mon Aug 28, 2023 8:27 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: SWISS cabin crew in trouble for taking selfies on a 777 wing
Replies: 179
Views: 29914

Re: SWISS cabin crew in trouble for taking selfies on a 777 wing

This is unprofessional. Doesn't need to be fired but a slap on the wrist and make it clear this is not tolerated.

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by Elementalism
Mon Aug 28, 2023 3:57 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: DL loses passenger’s dog at ATL
Replies: 134
Views: 20832

Re: DL loses passenger’s dog at ATL

How does one accidentally open a kennel?

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by Elementalism
Thu Aug 24, 2023 3:50 am
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: RA-02795 Wagner Legacy 600 (Prigozhin's Jet) Crashes
Replies: 144
Views: 44342

Re: RA-02795 Wagner Legacy 600 (Prigozhin's Jet) Crashes

Instead of falling out of a window he fell out of the sky.

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by Elementalism
Thu Aug 17, 2023 7:33 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Minneapolis Aviation - 2023
Replies: 342
Views: 58554

Re: Minneapolis Aviation - 2023

I was on El website this morning and confirmed they are selling MSP to DUB. Also looking forward to seeing what Delta has to offer in terms of pricing for this route.

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by Elementalism
Thu Aug 10, 2023 4:29 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: video surfacing of dad letting 11 Y/O son fly plane
Replies: 41
Views: 8947

Re: video surfacing of dad letting 11 Y/O son fly plane

I remember flying a Mooney on my dads lap in straight level flight as a 6 year old. Luckily he and my mother were not drinking beer though.

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by Elementalism
Wed Aug 09, 2023 7:22 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: MAX 7 Certification Progress?
Replies: 157
Views: 40431

Re: MAX 7 Certification Progress?

I think people conflate industrial computing with personal computing. We buy these craptastic phones and laptops\PCs for 1000 bucks and in 3 years replace them due to failure or the OS provider gives up patching. In an industrial setting the code is much more tightly integrated with the hardware. It...

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by Elementalism
Wed Aug 09, 2023 3:08 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Minneapolis Aviation - 2023
Replies: 342
Views: 58554

Re: Minneapolis Aviation - 2023

Any idea when these tickets from EI will become available? Planning trip for next August to Dublin.

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by Elementalism
Mon Aug 07, 2023 7:12 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: United Passengers Allegedly Stuck on Hot Plane for 7 Hours
Replies: 68
Views: 12938

Re: United Passengers Stuck on Hot Plane for 7 Hours

Personal Customer Service (Unless you are a top-tier contract CEO, of course) in the airline business is pretty much a thing of the past. Customer service is gone in nearly every industry. Food service? Good luck, wants a 25% tip for doing the bare minimum. Airline industry? Lets us sit on airplane...

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by Elementalism
Mon Jul 24, 2023 7:18 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Spirit FA Videos Pax Prohibited From Using Lav, Forced to Use Cabin Floor
Replies: 89
Views: 17863

Re: Spirit FA Videos Pax Prohibited From Using Lav, Forced to Use Cabin Floor

Doesnt look good for spirit nor the flight attendant that filmed it.

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by Elementalism
Tue Jun 20, 2023 5:15 pm
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: Airlines during the "woke" company boycotts era
Replies: 30
Views: 6698

Re: Airlines during the "woke" company boycotts era

I don't think it will matter. Airlines also don't seem to be going out of their way to throw in people's faces like some of these companies. Honest question, has any airline actually painted their aircraft a rainbow just for the month?

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by Elementalism
Mon Jun 19, 2023 5:17 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Very close call at Minneapolis
Replies: 56
Views: 16265

Re: Very close call at Minneapolis

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1T8ER-a87_c Well, it looks like the AA pilot didn’t follow the instructions to go on the right side. If he had, the planes would have gone in opposite directions. Of course, should the DL plane have been cleared to roll if the AA plane is so close? That's not a valid...

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by Elementalism
Mon Jun 19, 2023 5:09 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Very close call at Minneapolis
Replies: 56
Views: 16265

Re: Very close call at Minneapolis

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1T8ER-a87_c Well, it looks like the AA pilot didn’t follow the instructions to go on the right side. If he had, the planes would have gone in opposite directions. Of course, should the DL plane have been cleared to roll if the AA plane is so close? Transitioning from...

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by Elementalism
Fri Jun 09, 2023 8:41 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Hawaiian Air CEO looks for a 717 replacement
Replies: 408
Views: 91975

Re: Hawaiian Air CEO looks for a 717 replacement

Seems like the A220-100 would be a good fit from a capacity and efficiency perspective. But it sounds like the fast turn around in Hawaii weather would be an issue with the engines. So seems used A319 or A320 with some modified schedule may be be the next best option.

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by Elementalism
Fri Jun 09, 2023 7:44 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Minneapolis Aviation - 2023
Replies: 342
Views: 58554

Re: Minneapolis Aviation - 2023

This is nice news. Just went to Maui via LAX both ways a month ago. Makes for a long day and night(coming back) with the layover.

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by Elementalism
Tue May 30, 2023 6:53 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: What Happened to the Boeing 797 Concept?
Replies: 334
Views: 60370

Re: What Happened to the Boeing 797 Concept?

Nobody really has definitive answers as to what the 797 was going to be. Lots of people think it was going to be like the A300 and a short twin aisle. Others thought it was a 757-200 and 300 replacement. Once the MAX issues happened, then COVID, and 777X issues it was shelved. I agree with Max Q. A...

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by Elementalism
Tue May 30, 2023 3:29 am
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: What Happened to the Boeing 797 Concept?
Replies: 334
Views: 60370

Re: What Happened to the Boeing 797 Concept?

Nobody really has definitive answers as to what the 797 was going to be. Lots of people think it was going to be like the A300 and a short twin aisle. Others thought it was a 757-200 and 300 replacement. Once the MAX issues happened, then COVID, and 777X issues it was shelved. I agree with Max Q. At...

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by Elementalism
Mon May 22, 2023 5:27 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Delta Air Lines Fleet - 2023
Replies: 3331
Views: 714410

Re: Delta Air Lines Fleet - 2023

PW1133G wrote:
Prost wrote:
The Republic 757s went to America West I believe.

to add.

I am 99.9% sure they were RB211 powered and Northwest dumped them quickly after the merger with Republic


I did not know that. Very interesting, thank you.

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by Elementalism
Sun May 21, 2023 6:25 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Delta Air Lines Fleet - 2023
Replies: 3331
Views: 714410

Re: Delta Air Lines Fleet - 2023

Republic actually had a few 757s when NW merged with them. I assume those birds have since been retired as they would be pushing 40 years in service. But were they still in service when Delta and NW merged?

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by Elementalism
Tue May 16, 2023 6:43 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Rumor: Big Delta WB Order for Airbus on the Horizon
Replies: 169
Views: 34995

Re: Big Delta Order for Airbus on the Horizon

I don't see Delta ordering a 787. If they are staying in that size then would expect A330\350 mix. I am curious if they will jump onboard the A350-1000.

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by Elementalism
Mon May 15, 2023 7:27 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Airlines’ Mega Orders
Replies: 23
Views: 6746

Re: Airlines’ Mega Orders

Positioning for expansion within China and India? Get the order on the books, 10-15 years it shows up and lease or sell to an airline in these growing markets?

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by Elementalism
Wed May 10, 2023 11:37 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: MAS A350 right behind taking off BA A320 at LHR
Replies: 36
Views: 7243

Re: MAS A350 right behind taking off BA A320 at LHR

It seems to me the A320 taking off instead of waiting is more efficient than having both sitting there.

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by Elementalism
Tue May 09, 2023 3:10 am
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Minneapolis Aviation - 2023
Replies: 342
Views: 58554

Re: Minneapolis Aviation - 2023

https://www.aeroroutes.com/eng/230505-afns24den


That is very nice to read.
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rainaviation2 wrote:
Looks like AF may be returning next year on the A350!

https://www.aeroroutes.com/eng/230505-afns24den


That is very nice to read.

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by Elementalism
Wed Apr 19, 2023 4:43 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Baseball player complaining about UA
Replies: 63
Views: 10711

Re: Baseball player complaining about UA

Wow had to clean up after her kids? What horror!

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by Elementalism
Mon Apr 17, 2023 3:58 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: AF 447 - Airbus and Air France cleared
Replies: 51
Views: 10411

Re: AF 447 - Airbus and Air France cleared

This is a criminal case, not civil. Much higher burden of proof.

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by Elementalism
Mon Apr 17, 2023 2:02 am
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Europe moving to LCC from Full Service Legacy carriers
Replies: 235
Views: 38701

Re: Europe moving to LCC from Full Service Legacy carriers

SY uses remote stands at DFW. I got stuck on the tarmac in 95 degree weather for 45 minutes because the plane wasn't ready but they bussed us out there anyways. Good times. Sun Country has gone into secondary cities before. Ah! I didn't realize they were stuck using the remote stands in DFW. Was th...

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by Elementalism
Sun Apr 16, 2023 4:27 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Pratt & Whitney GTF engine issues; many aircraft grounded
Replies: 248
Views: 79791

Re: Pratt & Whitney GTF engine issues; many aircraft grounded

Surprising because if the PT6 a highly reliable turbine engine used on many many turbro-props? Why can't they scale that up? Anyways I was surprised to see Delta opted for the P&W on their A321N. Wonder if those will eventually be grounded?

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by Elementalism
Sun Apr 16, 2023 4:17 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Europe moving to LCC from Full Service Legacy carriers
Replies: 235
Views: 38701

Re: Europe moving to LCC from Full Service Legacy carriers

Everybody has standards until the cost difference becomes unjustifiable. I always fly Delta but going to MKE this June for a graduation party and Sun Country was 40% the cost of Delta. I can't justify spending 220 dollars more to fly Delta. Especially on a 45 minute flight from MSP. So i spent 200 ...

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by Elementalism
Sun Apr 16, 2023 4:15 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Europe moving to LCC from Full Service Legacy carriers
Replies: 235
Views: 38701

Re: Europe moving to LCC from Full Service Legacy carriers

Would Americans welcome the Ryanair experience ? Also I think the US commercial aviation sector was changed forever after 9/11. The free for all rugby scrum aspect of it all wouldn’t go down well either. Allegiant, Sun Country, Frontier, etc. are already very close to RyanAir. Secondary airports, r...

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by Elementalism
Sat Apr 15, 2023 5:08 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Europe moving to LCC from Full Service Legacy carriers
Replies: 235
Views: 38701

Re: Europe moving to LCC from Full Service Legacy carriers

Well apparently according to Simon Calder continental Europeans cannot be bothered to get passports because they ‘only’ travel within the EU so their I.d cards suffice. Have you ever heard such a ridiculous statement from a supposed travel expert. The ID card only travel issue is true. I recently r...

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by Elementalism
Sat Apr 15, 2023 5:05 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Europe moving to LCC from Full Service Legacy carriers
Replies: 235
Views: 38701

Re: Europe moving to LCC from Full Service Legacy carriers

Same with Americans who won’t fly Southwest. What, you won’t fly the airline with happy staff, two free bags and free changes? While this American has flown Southwest, they are far from my first choice. Happy staff? Their pilots are currently protest picketing over their next contract. 2 free bags?...

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by Elementalism
Sat Apr 15, 2023 5:02 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Europe moving to LCC from Full Service Legacy carriers
Replies: 235
Views: 38701

Re: Europe moving to LCC from Full Service Legacy carriers

Find it fascinating that the EU is able to have SO MUCH competition and yet the US needs near monopolies to insure "capacity discipline". Traveling Europe is fascinating for many reasons. One of them is how much more competition and capitalism they have compared to the capitalist United S...

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by Elementalism
Sat Apr 15, 2023 4:53 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Europe moving to LCC from Full Service Legacy carriers
Replies: 235
Views: 38701

Re: Europe moving to LCC from Full Service Legacy carriers

I really wish I could dig through an old thread from like December of 2007. We were discussing this very eventual reality and posters were shouted down by one or two European posters who said that Europeans would never tolerate this level of service on a large scale because Europeans have standards...

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by Elementalism
Sun Apr 09, 2023 12:19 am
Forum: Travel, Polls & Preferences
Topic: Is this actually a viable new cabin layout?
Replies: 79
Views: 13666

Re: Is this actually a viable new cabin layout?

How wide will the diameter have to be in order to fit a 6 foot ceiling in the upper portion? Imagine a 777 with the middle overheads removed. That won't make happen. Each of those 2-2 pods would be close to a CRJ diameter each.

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by Elementalism
Thu Apr 06, 2023 2:15 pm
Forum: Travel, Polls & Preferences
Topic: Why isnt the A220 more poplular
Replies: 49
Views: 8452

Re: Why isnt the A220 more poplular

I have had the opportunity to fly on the A220 several times and as a passenger I love it! I am not an airline bookkeeper but, Delta seems to be very satisfied with it as well as the European carriers that have it. Its quiet, comfortable and efficient. Why have not more US carriers ordered it? Could...

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by Elementalism
Mon Apr 03, 2023 1:46 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Impact of Private Jet Flights on the Environment
Replies: 151
Views: 15148

Re: Impact of Private Jet Flights on the Environment

If governments collected US$300 per ton in taxes, do you have any faith those governments will actually reduce emissions? Or, just spend on politically influential parties? I can guarantee in the US, it’d be wasted without any reductions. The thing to consider is taxes are typically passed to the c...

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by Elementalism
Sun Feb 19, 2023 5:40 am
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Delta Air Lines Fleet - 2023
Replies: 3331
Views: 714410

Re: Delta Air Lines Fleet - 2023

Is the fuel stop in SFO on SEA to Hawaii on the A321N because they fuel them for the round trip?

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by Elementalism
Fri Jan 20, 2023 3:23 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Delta Exercises Options for 12 Additional A220-300's
Replies: 110
Views: 21234

Re: Delta Exercises Options for 12 Additional A220-300's

Today Delta announced they exercised an additional 12 options for the A220-300. This is in addition to the 12 announced back in July. This will bring the total to 74 A220-300's in addition to the 45 already delivered A220-100's. https://news.delta.com/delta-continues-expansion-fuel-efficient-airbus...

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by Elementalism
Wed Jan 04, 2023 1:13 am
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: MOM aircraft discussion - 100t to 200t MTOW
Replies: 433
Views: 60473

Re: MOM aircraft discussion - 100t to 200t MTOW

My opinion is a dedicated MOM may be dead. Reason is the airlines are buying bigger narrow body aircraft for domestic short haul use. The Max -8 and A321 NEO are the preferred model. Meaning Boeing can build their next clean sheet with a -7 at 180 pax, -8 at 200, -9 at 225, and a -10 at 250. Airbus ...

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by Elementalism
Wed Aug 10, 2022 3:54 am
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: The nuclear 5000 passenger airplane
Replies: 51
Views: 24910

Re: The nuclear 5000 passenger airplane

Project Pluto was an insight into the insanity of building weapons to kill nations. A nuclear powered ramjet that was to deliver its nuclear weapons then fly indefinitely over the USSR spewing out radioactive exhaust for years or decades or until it crashed then spewed it out over the ground.

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by Elementalism
Mon Jul 25, 2022 7:27 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Minneapolis Aviation Thread - 2022
Replies: 150
Views: 23171

Re: Minneapolis Aviation Thread - 2022

I have never felt safe on the light rail during the night. I take an uber now even during the day if for pleasure. If work is paying I park right at the terminal. Shame what is happening to Minneapolis.

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