A few months back , i had suggested that " Airlines " in general would have to consider removing all referances ,such as badging on aircraft ,interior markings and reservation based info as to the type of aircraft used . Now i have proof of this . Ryanair is re-badging the aircraft a " Boeing 8200 " . I do not find fault in this need . After all it is a serious problem all Operators will have , if they want to fool and / or decieve a fear filled passenger . But who will you find to Fly it and Cabin Crew it . Then there is one last thing of note , that only Plane freaks like me might notice ......It is that unique jagged tooth , engine cowling . If you want to identify a Max , thats the way to do it ..........Penny for your thoughts ......DGR

(Written on 2019年 07月 19日)(Permalink)

I have noticed 2 News items that caught my attention over the last few days . The 1st one was a comment that if Boeing can not get the Max's back in the air before 2020 arrives , it may permanently damage Boeing Financially . Shortly after this American Airlines stated that it is further delaying the estimated , ( Hoped ) return of its' Max aircraft to Nov 2 2019 . Also i wonder , just how much maintenance will each aircraft require to get it into flying condition after sitting for so long ? It not like you just run a vacuum through the cabin . Can anybody tell me what each aircraft would require ? Thanks again ......DGR

(Written on 2019年 07月 15日)(Permalink)

I have read many of the posted comments . Many of these comments are directed at the US Gov't and the progressive cuts to the FAA budgets . I do not deny that Cuts may have hobbled the Department as a whole over the years . But i won't accept that these Cuts have caused the FAA to abandon it's core mission of Certifying Aircraft . I still feel that it is more a case of the FAA being too trusting of Boeing , and Boeing taking advantage of this situation . By Boeings' own admission , they peddled the Max 8 and 9 to be so similar to the 737 NG , it was hardly worth a detailed investigation by the FAA . As this story continues to un-ravel i am seeing the CEO of Boeing dodging the tough questions , and the people of the FAA are fit to be tied for ruining their reputation . What do you think ? Always open to hear your comments ......DGR

(Written on 2019年 07月 01日)(Permalink)

I think it is just fair to all , that i reveal my source for todays earlier comments . The daily blog i am speaking of is " Good Morning From CNN " It is located under heading " The week that was " and with a link that reads ........Boeing's " Very bad year , just got worse " . I hope you all can find it .........DGR

(Written on 2019年 06月 30日)(Permalink)

I receive on a daily bases , a Blog from CNN . On Sunday ,June 30th , they put together several bits / comments on the MCAS , AOA sensors and just newly a micro processor , that puts the Stabilizer Trim , nose down . It was found by FAA Pilots in simulators . It is said that it took " several Seconds " to recover . This Trim , nose down was an un-commanded event . Could this be the event i heard about 2 days ago , that nobody wanted to go into detail about ? I like to hear from others about this . DGR

(Written on 2019年 06月 30日)(Permalink)

Mr . Green . I am curious about your comment on the B-787 . You insinuate that there is a problem , but do not comment further . On a related Boeing problem is the USAF KC-46 . Aside from the imaging / remote viewing system , the USAF is very angry about FOD , Foreign object debris that they are finding in the Aircraft . Further to that , at least one Airline has noticed similar concerns on the passenger version ..B-767 . Just some info for you to consider .........DGR

(Written on 2019年 06月 29日)(Permalink)

I was just wondering , if the stellar reputation of Boeing in Proving the airworthiness of their Aircraft over Boeings history , may have lawed the FAA to say , we believe Boeing . They have never deceived the FAA before , so why should we doubt Boeing now ? So i do not think that Politics over the ages is the problem here . I just think that the 2 Parties just became to cosy and complacent . So what do you think ?.............DGR

(Written on 2019年 06月 28日)(Permalink)

I have this following question for all to comment on . What will it take to regain the trust and sterling reputation of the FAA ? Also , I know Boeing is in full damage control , and will peddle any story that will help to get the Max back in the air . But , with another problem being discovered , that a software solution may not solve ,but the possibility that it may only be solvable by a hard ware up grade , and with an out of balance design , is the Max even a save-able model ? The reason i ask this , is i have serious concerns about the whole package . Is this aircraft beyond hope ? What do you folks out there think ?...........DGR

(Written on 2019年 06月 28日)(Permalink)

I am not going to comment on " Boeings most recent issue " because the specific problem has not been revealed . But knowing the press and " Reliable sources " , someone will spill the beans , off the record in the next while . But what i am noticing is how much anger and resentment there is towards Boeing and the FAA people involved in the Certification process . It seems that every-one wants their pound of flesh . I am not saying that this wrong , but it shows that Boeing and the FAA are in deep . I live in Canada , and our Minister responsible for signing off on the Max when the FAA does , has indicated that " Not so fast ....Not this time " There is an indication that the Canadian Officials may wish to do their own review . If other countries are of like mind , this could really mess up the plans of Boeing . I've said enough for now , but am very interested in this continuing discussion ..........DGR

(Written on 2019年 06月 28日)(Permalink)

I do not subscribe to taking personal attacks on people , that have serious involvement in this matter . I believe that no matter the seriousness of design flaws , and FAA failure's in this matter ,i do not believe they did so out of a malicious malice ,and incompetence . While we now know the results of Boeing's mistakes in design , I do not believe it allows us to swear at them and belittle them . Many people have died and people will be held accountable , but there are plenty of words in the English language to express our anger and rage , with-out stooping to gutter talk . These are my personal opinions , from a guy from an Airline family that has seen it's own tragedies due to poor design . Thats all .........DGR

(Written on 2019年 06月 23日)(Permalink)