Interesting that the article does not mention the GE9X. Does that imply that Delta won’t be ordering the 777x?

(Written on 2019年 03月 02日)(Permalink)

Allow for greater fuel storage and the A220 (C300) would be the Bombardier Global 9000.

(Written on 2019年 01月 18日)(Permalink)

But if you’re in the air the delivery charge might be a little on the high side.

(Written on 2018年 06月 29日)(Permalink)

Back in the 80’s we boarded a United DC10 at ORD and the captain announced that we were going to be delayed because the tire pressure was too low. This was our fourth flight of the day, and we had probably had a little to drink, so we couldn’t stop laughing as we kept imagining a mechanic out there with a bicycle pump inflating the tires. In that case it may have a little bit too much specific information.

(Written on 2018年 06月 29日)(Permalink)

The FAA will propose a compromise: Airlines can fly with the software problem, but no ETOPS until it is fixed.

(Written on 2018年 06月 15日)(Permalink)

Given the lineage of the A380 (A300 in particular), they were lucky the the vertical stabilizer didn't snap off as a result of the over control of the rudder (AA587 comes to mind).

(Written on 2017年 10月 13日)(Permalink)

I don't understand why Boeing keeps coming up with new aircraft models for the mid-size twin engine market when the 767-300ER with a more modern cabin (as United is doing) and updated engines would be a super competitive aircraft. Perhaps they could call it the 767-300NEO. :-)

(Written on 2017年 09月 15日)(Permalink)

The distance between KSWF and EICK is 3089 miles. Which model 737 has that range? What are the diversion airports?

(Written on 2016年 12月 16日)(Permalink)

I'm surprised the FAA hasn't put the mayor and city council members on the no fly list. I expect that would get their attention.

(Written on 2016年 09月 30日)(Permalink)

The old PSA on the west coast was a fun airline.

(Written on 2016年 09月 16日)(Permalink)