For all those clamoring for a 737 replacement. How vocal have the airlines been for such a replacement aircraft? Remember Boeing has to build what the customer wants, A build it & they will come scenario is too much of a financial risk.
Jump to postIs Spirit still making money currently on it's contracts with Boeing? If they are losing money that quality has gone down, Spirit trying to lose as little money as they can.
Jump to postSkimmed through & didn't see it but wondering if any info has been released on how bad the coast guard captains burns are? I'm not talking about terms like 'severe burns'. Has anything like he has 3rd degree burns to 70% of his body been released. If he survives he's going to go through hell du...
Jump to postI know in Canada that sort of info does get released if there is some sort of crash with a fire.
Jump to postSkimmed through & didn't see it but wondering if any info has been released on how bad the coast guard captains burns are? I'm not talking about terms like 'severe burns'. Has anything like he has 3rd degree burns to 70% of his body been released. If he survives he's going to go through hell dur...
Jump to postAs long as customers aka the airlines want the 737 it will be in production. One of the biggest problems on this forum is people keep forgetting that Airbus & Boeing don't add new engines, or stretch or shrink aircraft for the hell of it. They build what the airlines want. If there aren't enough...
Jump to postAs a wheelchair user, I consider my chair to be my legs. Without it I'm pretty much mobile. These days wheelchairs are considered an orthotic in that they are largely made to measurement & since everyone is a one off they are expensive. Right now between my wheelchair + cushion plus I'm sitting...
Jump to postI have a question for the rampers? Where is a mobility device loaded amongst the first off baggage/gate checked items? Is it load amongst the first off stuff or is it loaded as the very last thing that goes into the cargo bay? If it's loaded amongst other things I'm wondering if the damage occurs wh...
Jump to postI know it might not be the reality but there is a perception in the disabled community no doubt fueled by the media that wheelchair damage is so prevalent that a lot of wheelchair users are scared to fly because of the fear that their wheelchair will be damaged. So there are rampers out there that a...
Jump to postAs a wheelchair user, I consider my chair to be my legs. Without it I'm pretty much mobile. These days wheelchairs are considered an orthotic in that they are largely made to measurement & since everyone is a one off they are expensive. Right now between my wheelchair + cushion plus I'm sitting ...
Jump to postI find it really hard to believe that he didn't open his briefcase before the trip, either to put something in or take something out.
Jump to postA state of emergency has been declared in Kelowna: https://airlive.net/emergency/2023/08/18/alert-thousands-ordered-to-evacuate-as-wildfire-gets-closer-to-kelowna-airport-canada/ The state of emergency has been declared for the entire province of British Columbia https://www.castanet.net/news/BC/44...
Jump to postLeonardo 169 has a 'apu mode" doesn't sound like it's a true apu though.
Jump to postscbriml wrote:Canuck600 wrote:I too am wondering what repercussions he will face.
Why should he face repercussions? He did nothing wrong.
I too am wondering what repercussions he will face.
Jump to postI'm sure the Critical Care Crews will enjoy what appears to be a larger cabin than the 76 or the 412 not to mention no more tired out S-76's .
Jump to postThe problem often tends to be when owners fly their own aircraft, they don't have the depth of training that professional pilots do, furthermore, they don't fly enough hours to stay proficient.
Jump to postHere is a link describing what's going to happen, but basically going from 3 providers to one & introducing a new helicopter type in Canada. https://www.castanet.net/news/BC/435129/Seven-new-helicopter-ambulances-for-B-C-when-Island-firm-takes-over?fbclid=IwAR1Dn11h0lBaw-1KCsfjvYnIv35S2qCJ0k-wBT...
Jump to postI'm sure HA is talking to engine manufacturers to see if there is a modification to a current engine that can be made to help with the cooling issues?
Jump to postJust wondering what the scope of this forum is, can we discuss all the other things helicopters are used for like medivac, forest fire fighting, heli-skiing , heavy lift for construction, heli logging., I know I've missed a few other things helicopters are used for.
Jump to postbaje427 wrote:Could probably pick up Q400's on the cheap as so many were retired in quick succession.
Look at this page, it sure looks like 600's owned by WestJet on the Canadian Registry https://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/saf-sec-sur/2/ccarcs-riacc/RchSimpRes.aspx?cn=%7c%7c&mn=%7c%7c&sn=%7c%7c&on=WESTJET%7c&m=%7c%7c&rfr=RchSimp.aspx Won't take you to the direct page but if you shift throu...
Jump to postI don't have time to look right now but I think there are a couple of Westjet 600's that are still on the Canadian registry.
Jump to postOff on a bit of a tangent, I was just looking at the Transport Canada Registry & it shows that 6 of Westjets 737-600's were exported to the United States on Feb 15th. Anybody have any insight as to where they are going? Is Janet a possibility?
Jump to postIs there any chance that they might do some consolidation & do something like bring little bird & Apache or F15 F18 to Everatt & shut down facilities in Arizona & Saint Louis? Just putting a thought out there
Jump to postDo used insulation blankets have any sort of resale value? Say in the case of companies converting aircraft into an air tanker, Does it all end up in the dumpster or is there enough of a market to make it worth trying to resell?
Jump to posti was commenting more on what Kirby is saying if he's bleating about his competitors doing stuff the suspicious part of me thinks "what is he trying to divert attention from? What is United doing that they are trying to keep under the radar. So it's not so much that United has done something bu...
Jump to postI think this is a warning to the airline to stop bad practices instead of a true enforcement action. First company I would scrutinize is United, to me it sounds like Kirby might be trying to deflect attention away from United & it's a case of do as we say & not as we do.
Jump to postYou might want to consider a degree in a non aviation field in case you end up losing your medical permanently at some point, You don't want to end up 40 something with no career/employment options other then flying & find out you've developed a medical condition that prohibits you from holding ...
Jump to postI believe Summit Air of Canada is still operating helicopters as well as their Dornier 228s, ATR 72s and avros I just looked at the Transport Canada registration database & the 10 helicopters are listed under Summit Helicopters. Don't know how separate the companies actually are but I imagine t...
Jump to postWhen accidents like this happen are things like training records seized by authorities quickly so they can't be altered or destroyed?
Jump to postA C0- seems to be awfully small for medivacÉ Most operators seem to use the 200 or larger.
Jump to postCouldn't they set up some 'call when needed' contracts & then train the equipment operators on how to operate in an airport environment?
Jump to postNo it wasn't a mistake, All the cargo companies were told that there were thoughts of closing the line & there was #inimal interest in placing new orders
Jump to postCould they move any of the Boeing Defense assembly lines in in there?
Jump to postThe planes that transport the president of the United States shouldn't be a showcase for bleeding edge technology, the are meant to transport him safely & reliably so that's why they go for aircraft with a proven track record & the redundancy of 4 engines.
Jump to postFrontier will make Greyhound look fantastic in comparison
Jump to postThis is good discussion of what the visibility is like in WWII aircraft & it's done in a respectful & clear manner. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_HlZZGMcmjE
Jump to postI’m not one to speculate, so I’ll leave that for the investigators. And with all due respect to those with differing opinions, I don’t get the logic of banning air shows. By that frame of view, we should stop auto racing and similar events. No need to ban air shows, what needs to be banned is actio...
Jump to postIt's been about 25 years since I've been down in that area but would there be any benefit in moving the cargo facilities that are at SeaTac to someplace like Paine? Just wondering if that would make much impact as far as space gained & more runway capacity.
Jump to postMaybe they are using one fuselage as a mock-up/test bed to make sure they have everything right before they build the actual demonstrator.
Jump to postI don’t see Airbus overhauling the 225 cockpit and potentially eliminating commonality with the other models. I could see Delta and JetBlue both interested in a 225 but not if they lose commonality. Within the A220 family? The only thing A220 has in common with the rest of the Airbus family is a si...
Jump to postI think there is a better chance that my spinal cord will regenerate after 53 years of paralysis than there is of Boom being able to build a certified functioning aircraft.
Jump to post[quote="FiscAutTecGarte"]55 year old plane. All those years in a salty environment. This one would have been one of the last ones off the line in 1967.[/quote That plane has probably been taken apart & but back together so many times in that time period that there is very little of the...
Jump to postOf course. if a mental health issue is found there will be a bunch of people saying he tricked the psychologist or psychiatrist into believing he had some sort of mental health issue as there usually is when something of this nature happens.
Jump to postHope she regains function & sensation, spinal cord injuries are nothing to joke about.
Jump to postThey don't do much flight training in the actual aircraft these days if at all.Too expensive & depending on what they are doing too risky.
Jump to postDoes DeHaviland Canada & Or Viking have a presence at the show?
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