Could this be just a repair to the nose, and what we are seeing in the image provided is protective film taped to the fuselage?
Jump to postVery lousy coverage of this by national media. Today Show on NBC linking this engine fire to “another incident with Boeing.” They do have an aviation correspondent, however, he wasn’t part of the initial reporting. Looks like they’ll be pushing innuendo until they get the facts straight.
Jump to postHad the frame been an MD-11 it may have ended up on its back.
Jump to post45 years ago (and on) we got an eyeful of the bigger passenger wide bodies compared to today. Off the top of my head: UA 747, 2) UA DC10s, 2) AA DC-10s, WA DC-10 and L1011s from DL and TWA. I think for a very brief time before that we has a PSA L1011 too. Then it all shrunk down to 767s which for a...
Jump to postLove this livery. The cheatlines and colors are so clean and elegant. There's a reason why so many A-netters love cheatlines; they just work.
Jump to postGreat news! I hate using my phone or tablet - so awesome to see some airlines invest in IFE. It’s a key factor for me when traveling Same here. I'm always traveling with my young children and I/ we need IFE. Flew Delta as much as possible because of their domestic IFE and ignored United completely....
Jump to postFollowing up on that JAL 772 HND-LAX, it actually landed VCV. Was watching it on Flightaware and despite the posted routing it took a left turn over Antelope Valley and landed VCV. Is this a common occurrence or was the route improperly labeled?
Jump to postFor retirement ferry flights routed through LAX, incl. the example of the last JA772 landing at LAX:
1. where are they parked?
2. What is done to the planes other than fuel and new crew at LAX?
3. How long are they typically on the ground?
Nobody is willing to pay handsomely to fly AI. It’s hands down the worst international carrier in/ out of the US. Extending a presence out of LAX will require investments that would necessitate high fares - and most Indian-Americans will look for the best price over loyalty to their home country ca...
Jump to postNobody is willing to pay handsomely to fly AI. It’s hands down the worst international carrier in/ out of the US. Extending a presence out of LAX will require investments that would necessitate high fares - and most Indian-Americans will look for the best price over loyalty to their home country car...
Jump to post[/quote] This might not be true anymore - most things are available in India now, and smaller sized gifts (iPhones) might be more in demand. Also, charging for baggage should be considered. I am flying from BOS to TRV this April, QR tickets were $200 more than what AA advertised on the very same fli...
Jump to postPlease tell me something that is better for the airlines on a 747 as compared to the boring 777s and 787s. I just cannot believe the time has come so quick. I remember being at NRT and LHR and seeing rows of them. It’s tough to get inspired by rows of twins at the gates. I feel the loss every time ...
Jump to postI flew AI AMD-DEL two days ago on a vintage A320 in Y and the inflight service was great. We were all fed a hot meal with beverages on a 1hr 40min flight. Attendants were smiling and efficient. The legroom was AMAZING, the carpet was thick-pile and the seats colorful fabric. It really took me back t...
Jump to postKCaviator wrote:It's funny because we all know this will never happen.
Slow clap, United. This ad campaign of a legacy major going after an LCC (albeit a big one) just shows you how misplaced United’s priorities are. Southwest has had virtually the same boarding, check-in, change fee and baggage fee policy for decades because it works. It has helped shape its brand and...
Jump to postSad news. The afternoon/ evening China Southern A380 into LAX has been THE stalwart arrival in my backyard planespotting for years. Thank you for the heads up.
Jump to postHere’s story about a non-event. A flight between ATL and LAX had to land in ABQ because of smoke in the cabin. The pictures remind of the inside before smoking was banned. https://news.yahoo.com/delta-flight-makes-emergency-landing-010958105.html "A story about a non-event"? I don't know ...
Jump to postAbsolutely grotesque and frightening. Even as a transit passenger I would hesitate to fly myself and my family through Qatar or on their airline. I wonder if Skytrax is following this (or even gives a damn)
Jump to postI don’t understand how cheapening an existing livery would save an airline money. Just keep what you have and stop paying consultants.
Jump to postThat the US, Western European countries and (for a while) Russia are/ were able to manufacture airliners is partially due to their robust defense industries that never ceased after WW2, unlike the Japanese.
Jump to postJust returned from SIN on Tuesday and noticed 3 active a380’s at the terminal. A little further away along East Coast Parkway was the a380 being scrapped with 4 additional a380’s adjacent in a row. These four appeared inactive - too far to be active IMO. Anyone know their status?
Jump to postThis announcement is rubbish. The UAC received subsidies for "research & development." Ha! Expect half the money to disappear immediately, and the rest to be used to make it look as if progress is being made. The image I keep seeing is that of Yoyodyne Propulsion Systems from Buckaroo ...
Jump to postWhat's going on with the evac?!?! I only see one door open and slide extended on the right side in the rear of the aircraft. People look like they are emerging from the left side of the plane just ahead of the flames.
Jump to postI like how its reported that it was a small plane. The Caravan is not a small plane! Such a great story, though.
Jump to postPilot pulling out the phone, pretty sure that isn't allowed but that's not the point of discussion IMHO yes it is a point of discussion, as it shows the overall disregard of safety culture at current mexican civil and military aviation in the context of a shamefull incident at my home airport (MEX)...
Jump to postIt is pretty nice overall, though nothing revolutionary but that's not a Delta issue. The space and the horrendous, outdated layout of LAX's terminal superstructures are to blame for that. It is going to be a significant improvement over what is there. The layout of LAX isn't bad and there's a lot ...
Jump to postI am so heartbroken. I never got to see her fly or hear her 6 engines roar. What an achievement in aviation, only to be destroyed by the ego and paranoia of one man.
Godspeed, Antonov!
I am wondering if there is a likelihood of Antonov moving their fleet and other assets out of Ukraine? If so, where are they most likely to go?
The An-225 and some Ruslans will need a runway to handle them and available parking space should operations be halted.
Also, as an addendum to this thread, the flyby for the game will be an AF Heritage flight: P-51 out of Chino A-10 out of Tuscon F-16 out of Shaw, SC F-22 from Langley F-35 from Hill, AFB https://www.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/2909003/air-force-heritage-flight-flyover-scheduled-to-support-su...
Jump to postHere is the FAA's special G/A flight requirements for LA Basin airports during the Super Bowl week: https://www.faa.gov/newsroom/super-bowl-lvi-flight-requirements-ga-pilots This part is interesting: "A reservation program to facilitate aircraft parking at the following Los Angeles-area airpor...
Jump to postHi all - Am wondering if anyone has any insights for planespotting in the LA area in the days leading up to & after the Superbowl. In particular, which airports are expected to handle the increased private jet load. Hawthorne is very close to SoFi, but am curious about their ramp space. Same for...
Jump to postI grew up in the 70's and 80's and there were on average roughly 2 mainline/ legacy crashes per year on US soil, if I remember correctly.
It doesn't happen anymore and it's a great accomplishment.
If I bought tix for LAX-SIN on SQ could I unknowingly be put on a UA flight? I would be mortified.
Jump to postSad indeed. RIP to those in the plane (I have not head of any survivors). And regarding trying to get it closed... I have not heard of any/many active significant efforts to do so over the years. The occasional complaint etc but nothing that I have seen to be a real effort. BUt of course we will se...
Jump to postAs I routinely fly with 3 elementary school-aged kids, we take Delta because they have IFE on domestic flights. I would gladly choose an airline based on food availability. It's just one thing off my plate to have to manage as a dad. That small meal can make-or-break a trip and be the difference be...
Jump to postI agree you can survive a few hours without food onboard, but I am constantly surprised by how many people will willing pay for overpriced food and beverages at sporting events which last the same length as a flight, rather than wait till they are outside the venue. So I am not sure we should count...
Jump to postMost of the improvements improve the speed other aircraft may operate. The large gates will be consolidated. In my opinion, airports fell into three categories: 1. Minimal accomodation. A gate or two modified for the A380 and maybe a taxiway intersection. 2. Moderate improvement where a few gates w...
Jump to postAm wondering how upset airports are (such as my hometown LAX) that spent tens (if not hundreds) of millions of dollars on a380 infrastructure upgrades to terminals, runways to accommodate the now-shuttered a380 program? At least there will be a380 service returning to LAX for the foreseeable future ...
Jump to postIn reading about the Volga-Dnepr An-124 at AUS today, I just wondered if the US military would ever sell C-5's to the civilian cargo market (at least to a US-based operator). The An-124 was made for exclusive Soviet military use and is now in 'private' hands. There also seems to be large market for...
Jump to postI believe the 747 started out originally as a military project that was subsequently picked up by the civilian market but never the military. Yes, that's how I understand it. The ability to drop the nose and drive in large cargo without the use of lifts, plus the anhedral wing and subsequent wider ...
Jump to postIn reading about the Volga-Dnepr An-124 at AUS today, I just wondered if the US military would ever sell C-5's to the civilian cargo market (at least to a US-based operator). The An-124 was made for exclusive Soviet military use and is now in 'private' hands. There also seems to be large market for ...
Jump to postIf it comes to fruition, my family and I would be on the first flight LAX-HAN.
Jump to postMy question is this: Why is this plane - or any other plane - stored long term in any place other than somewhere in the desert southwest (Covid notwithstanding)?
Jump to postThere some Comet 4 footage here, though I don't think all the sound is of Comet 4s... the really high pitched ones tend to be the sound of a Comet. https://youtu.be/p6XA2muWAwI There's also this ex-TWA Convair 880 taking off from Mohave in 1991. It starts its roll about 5 minutes 45 into the video....
Jump to postThere's no reason for Iran to buy Boeing if Airbus is willing and able to sell them aircraft. Buying Boeing is a gester of good will towards the american economy in hopes to keep the channels open but most importantly the supply chain/Support going without disruption (for both airbus and boeing). T...
Jump to postThere's no reason for Iran to buy Boeing if Airbus is willing and able to sell them aircraft.
Jump to postOh please stop comparing this to 9/11. I was living in NYC that day. No one is flying planes into the Capital. And no I don't give a rat's ..... why someone is disruptive whether they are protesting the impeachment of Donald Trump or are pissed that the FA won't serve them a drink in coach. Bottom ...
Jump to postThis doesn't surprise me one bit. Drug addicted, mentally ill homeless people are everywhere at LAX. This happened in Las Vegas, not LAX. Yes, I'm aware it happened in LAS. I can't attest to the conditions in and around LAS, but both cities are experiencing increasing homelessness and addiction rat...
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