It appears development work is mostly complete on the IGW 787s, just a matter of adjusting production and getting regulatory approval. https://theaircurrent.com/feed/dispatches/boeing-details-787igw-performance-improvements/ So, best "guess", around 2025/26 will see the finished product? ...
Jump to postSimple Flying is reporting the Emirates is going to place an order for up to 150-aircraft soon - possibly Paris, or perhaps more likely Dubai. https://simpleflying.com/emirates-order-150-aircraft/ STC seems to have hinted that he rather likes the A350.... EK ordering the A350-1000 is a given IMO, i...
Jump to postLN1128 has been ferried today PDX-CHS as BOE518. The aircraft will also be on static display at Paris https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FxzwU4VaAAAcbTl?format=jpg&name=large https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FxzwU4TaMAEig6j?format=jpg&name=large https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FxzwU4VacAAPuFy?format=jpg&am...
Jump to postFlyingHonu001 wrote:According to KL, LN1118 is set for delivery next June 7th from CHS to AMS. Can anyone comfirm?
How long from the plane exits final assembly and to first test flight, typically? And generally, how long from exiting final assembly to delivery? You are asking questions that have difficult answers. First because of changing airline requirements, system shortages (both on Boeing and Airline order...
Jump to postThe fact that it isn’t white automatically means I love it.
Way to go! Would love to try them out one day.
How long from the plane exits final assembly and to first test flight, typically?
And generally, how long from exiting final assembly to delivery?
So we have an answer why NZ has switched its order from -10s to -9s. The -10 is not a solution for trunk routes from west coast USA to AKL. Looks as if they are now left with a longer-term issue of how to replace the 77Ws on trunk routes. The 787-10, in its current form can fly LAX-AKL with full pa...
Jump to postBoeing has confirmed the payload increase and new range of the 787-9 and 787-10 Quote below: Hulst said that Boeing will enhance the capabilities of the 787 next year, with an increased Maximum Take-Off Weight for the 787-9 and -10. This adds 4.6 tons to the payload capability of the -9 and 6.4 ton...
Jump to postCWL could be making a comeback. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-65764452 Qatar Airways is to recommence flying from Cardiff Airport by the end of this year. The airline mothballed its Cardiff-Doha route at the start of the pandemic more than three years ago. Airport boss Spencer Birns confirmed...
Jump to postBoeing can't satisfy demand with the current MTOW's so probably not feeling pushed. Better to await an engine PIP, and then make minimal changes. IMO the higher MTOW variants will not be pushed or labelled ER simply an IGW version. I do think an ER version will come, probably only the 10ER, and wil...
Jump to postThis thread might have gotten a lot more interest titled 'Inventor of Enhance Ground Proximity Warning System Passed Away'. The Mods can help you out amending the tread title. I agree. I'm sorry to hear whoever this guy is passed away; however, I've even heard of him. I know less than zero about wh...
Jump to postThis is interesting. According to this Travel and Leisure article Venus Aerospace in Texas is developing a passenger plane that could fly from New York to Sydney in 90 minutes. It would use regular Jet Engines for take off and landing but once airborne would fire the rockets. https://www.travelandl...
Jump to postI wanted to start a thread about the man who is probably responsible for the greatest number of lives saved in the history of aviation. Don was the “father” of EGPWS. https://www.seattletimes.com/business/don-bateman-saved-more-lives-than-anyone-in-aviation-history/ I learned of Don’s passing on Mo...
Jump to postQF is now flying, MEL to DFW, which is a 9000 mile trip. Even though the flight is a 789, does it carry enough premium pax and cargo to be profitable? I suppose time will tell. It hasn't been operating very long and most routes are expected to lose money for a period of time after introduction. Reg...
Jump to postHello Folks, Another trip to down under and this time it was on Qantas from Los Angeles in Economy on the Airbus A380. This was the first time on Qantas' A380 so I was a little bit excited for this trip. What was pleasantly surprising was the meals were excellent! Quite delicious for both dinner an...
Jump to postGreat views from the South end of the East Runways at DFW Runway DFW May 20, 2023 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jNwpkoCynyk Love the videos, but you were facing west from the western runways (18R/36L) and (18L/36R). Yes, you were set up on the southern end of the runway complex. Did you catch any...
Jump to postAs a lay person without any knowledge other than what I see in the media, it seems they are destined for a strike and that all signals point towards both sides being very far apart. You don't see statements like this when productive negotiations are happening. The company is to blame 100% of this. ...
Jump to postThis depends on your map projection. The reason there are several ways of flying SIN-JFK is due to winds, diversion options, and overflight fees. It has nothing to do with maps. Maps don't change the shape of the Earth. I’ve often wondered how all this works, given that the earth is actually flat. ...
Jump to postGood day, We accumulate frequent flyer miles and use them, but I'm no expert on earning via partner flights. We just booked paid Business Class from CAI-DOH-DFW on Qatar Airways, directly on the Qatar Website. Both legs on QR Metal. We typically earn AA Miles for use, but also have a few Avios in ou...
Jump to postVery interesting. Looks like it’s not even connected to Terminal D South and would only be accessed by Skylink? Agreed...not at all what I expected for "F". I just assumed a copy of Terminal "D". 15 gates is not a lot...but it looks like a lower-cost build than Terminal D. With ...
Jump to postI've got to say, it looks very nice. The Business seat and colors used are very attractive. With 300-ish seats, the 787 will be a monster (in a good way) from a cost perspective for Hawaiian. A very efficient plane with a low CASM will be a delight to the beancounters at the airline. Flip side is.....
Jump to postI've got to say, it looks very nice. The Business seat and colors used are very attractive. With 300-ish seats, the 787 will be a monster (in a good way) from a cost perspective for Hawaiian. A very efficient plane with a low CASM will be a delight to the beancounters at the airline.
Jump to postI watched it. I don’t see any such thing, except a clip about fire fighting. Agreed. It's never uncommon to see construction equipment at DFW; given the size and scope of the airport, there's always some maintenance or project going on - that doesn't mean expansion is happening. The DMN had a (payw...
Jump to postAlso, near the edges of a map,due to the curving nature of earth, distances are closer apart under the same distance in the map. Hence, with SIN-JFK, there are many ways of flying. This depends on your map projection. The reason there are several ways of flying SIN-JFK is due to winds, diversion op...
Jump to postDFW is intensely growing their operation. In this video you can even see some construction and looks like possible additions going on. https://youtu.be/vluJ-Iq4sd8 You only see short bits and pieces in different clips but it shows they obviously have something going on that hasn't been announced fo...
Jump to postIs there any update on the vision plan recently? Next community engagement meeting is Monday May 15 3:30-5:30. View and provide feedback for initial layouts and drawings. https://www.ewrredevelopment.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/EWR-Vision-Community-Meeting-May-2023-Final.pdf Thank you! It’s gonn...
Jump to postHey guys, https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/turkish-airlines-set-order-600-aircraft-june-chairman-2023-05-11/ Reuters reporting that Turkish Airlines will order 600 aircraft in June…. 400 wide bodies and 200 narrow bodies. Let the speculation begin! I am hopeful that this means a f...
Jump to postI can't wait to see this order actually materialize. It's a HUGE number, no doubt, but let's also remember that it's not all growth. There will be a lot of airplanes to be replaced in the fleet over the coming decade.
Jump to postMrPepeLepeu wrote:Hi everyone,
I just found that Dave Siewert retired but don't know when and who replaced him.
Does anyone know?
When USAirways Flight 1549 was airborne but losing power, it was interesting that Teterboro was recommended by TRACON. Obviously, they couldn’t make it there, but it has me thinking: Can a fully loaded A350 or B777 land at LaGuardia if absolutely necessary? And could an empty one take off from ther...
Jump to postSometimes you can split and get something ON DL I had to do a R/T to CDG, but to get to CAI on points, I had to buy a separate CDG-CAI ticket. I supposed because the CDG - CAI is AF. As other have said- the alternative is multi city. And of course- don't be afraid to call. Thanks davescj . I've tri...
Jump to postI do, however, oppose bonds and saddling the taxpayer with more debt. Find the money with existing revenues and pay cash (as you go) or have an airline step in and pay for a terminal/gates/whatever expansion is needed. That’s certainly understandable, but it’s possible that city charter or other le...
Jump to postYes the load is really good on LAX-HND, most days it’s completely full. There are no restrictions for passengers and I don’t think there are cargo restrictions either, but I don’t know that for a fact. The 78X is also used by UA on ORD-HND which is even longer. If that is accurate that would be tru...
Jump to postI live in Collin County and from an aviation enthusiast, I fully support TKI. No NIMBY in me. I do, however, oppose bonds and saddling the taxpayer with more debt. Find the money with existing revenues and pay cash (as you go) or have an airline step in and pay for a terminal/gates/whatever expansio...
Jump to postit's often discussed the 787-10 has far outperformed it's design predictions. We see many Airlines using them as reguar scheduled longhaulers. Interested to know if they pay a load penalty to use them in this manner. Looking at UA 39 daily from LAX to Haneda. 11 plus hours in the air most days. Any...
Jump to postSo with all that, how is the MAX 8/9 allowed to continue in production with no end of sale / modify date if the SSA has now changed so much that the MAX 8 possibly could not be certified without that information? The MAX 8 / 9 are certified and flying based on the old SSA, what is the FAA doing abo...
Jump to postWhat makes the MAX7 which is a shrink so special, it was used to get the MAX program back on track but that data does not help its certification? The standards for the SSA's have changed, in terms of the burden of evidence required. It doesn't involve the hardware that was tested for recertificatio...
Jump to postCall again and see if you get a different response. If you see it available on the website then the agent can definitely see it. Only other possible alternative is you book it then get the agent to add the DFW sectors. Much appreciation eta unknown . I'll try again today or tomorrow when I want to ...
Jump to postDoes anyone actually know anything about the current flight testing and latest on EIS? Certification flight testing on the MAX-7 is complete, and the current holdup is for the System Safety Assessments (SSA's). FAA is asking Boeing to develop statistical evidence for their assumptions regarding cre...
Jump to postDoes anyone actually know anything about the current flight testing and latest on EIS?
Jump to postIn theory if the transit time in AUH is under 24 hours then it should count as one award ticket. There are "3 Sees" in yield management: what I the airline see, what you see, and what I want you to see. For whatever reason, some of these itineraries AA doesn't want you to see, but they do...
Jump to postI don't think you can have one PNR if some flights are paid and others are miles redemption. Can't find any QR business availability (I do see AA flights ex DOH), but I see plenty of CAI-AUH & AUH-JFK on Etihad. Again, system says no, so looks like you need to call the help desk. Instead of pay...
Jump to postI don't think you can have one PNR if some flights are paid and others are miles redemption. Can't find any QR business availability (I do see AA flights ex DOH), but I see plenty of CAI-AUH & AUH-JFK on Etihad. Again, system says no, so looks like you need to call the help desk. Instead of pay...
Jump to postThe BA Yield Management Gods have decided to not give any inventory on CAI-LHR which appears to be the problem sector when you break down the itinerary. However, CAI-AMM-DTW on RJ is available with some not so attractive AA domestic flights to get you back to DFW. Doesn't appear to be bookable onli...
Jump to postLimited availability and someone beat you to it would be my best guess. Typically, I'd agree with you and no questions asked. This is a case where for whatever reason, it was just never released. I've been checking approximatdly 15-20 times a day, I'd have caught something. And also, by now, at lea...
Jump to postHowdy folks, I'm a fairly frequent flyer, as one would expect on this site and have used award miles many times. I 'get' that things are unpredictable and there are no guarantees with releasing award availability; however, I do have a question that I can't see to find an answer to. Short Question (t...
Jump to postmaddogjt8d wrote:I just heard from a colleague traveling out of HNL that they had to return to the airport as they had a tail strike on takeoff. Anyone know which flight this was?
3. You don't have to be too picky with the Nile cruises. The top ones are Oberoi, Steamship Sudan, Steigenberger. The very good ones are Movenpick, Sonesta. This is off the top of my head-there are other companies. I have been to Egypt for the last 25+ years and one lesson I learned, go with TRAVCO...
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