Terminals are generally built with mostly local funds and generate monies for the local entity. Grants pay for runways, control towers, etc.

(Written on 2019年 06月 12日)(Permalink)

Article also said leak caused tanks to empty out. That doesn't make much sense since one engine was still operating. Still, would think they should have landed after the 1st flame out.

(Written on 2018年 12月 26日)(Permalink)

Gotta get out the base for next weeks election.

(Written on 2018年 11月 02日)(Permalink)

Sorry, but if you're stuck in a plane, it really doesn't matter what the cause is. Generally the airline isn't going to do diddly squat for the passengers!

(Written on 2018年 10月 17日)(Permalink)

Hope the pilot got reimbursed by AA!

(Written on 2018年 10月 06日)(Permalink)

Still prefer a DC-10!

(Written on 2018年 01月 04日)(Permalink)

I'm sure cabin clean-up was fun. Been through some rough landings but nothing like that!

(Written on 2017年 11月 01日)(Permalink)

Doubt if they actually send him a bill; but they probably bill the WH for his greens fee.

(Written on 2017年 09月 21日)(Permalink)

The airframe is the least of the costs, it's the "customization" that involves the really big bucks.

(Written on 2017年 09月 01日)(Permalink)

It didn't hit the local news cycle, at least in the Bay Area, for several weeks, unlike Asiana.

(Written on 2017年 09月 01日)(Permalink)