Unless some knowledgeable people are barking up the wrong tree, the plane is not airworthy without MCAS. It's a pitch stability enhancer, and not directly an anti stall system. It wouldn't be certified under part 25 without it.

(Written on 05/31/2019)(Permalink)

At least it's a wider fuselage than the 757.

(Written on 04/11/2019)(Permalink)

You mind providing a source for this "hold the stick all the way back"? They don't land themselves unless you've asked it to file a precision approach.

(Written on 11/09/2018)(Permalink)

I don't like it, but why do you assume that goes hand in hand with being disgusted by availability? I'm all for other people having access to it and detectability is not related to impairment.

(Written on 10/19/2018)(Permalink)

Similar to A350 vs A330neo.

(Written on 03/09/2018)(Permalink)

I'm familiar with the failures you mentioned, but I can't think of an uncontained turbine failure caused by ingestion. The fan, compressor, and combustor take care of debris. Now fan failures yes, but those have to be contained and aren't about to kill anyone. Ingenstion would no doubt result in a huge maintenance bill, but to be shouting about killing everyone is alarmist.

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So which part of your extensive training and sitting in cockpit makes you an authority on the effects of drone impacts? Maybe I should come to you for advice while I'm designing the wings you fly.

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Could have killed everyone! Think of the children! What a load of bullshit.

(Written on 02/09/2018)(Permalink)

What are you smoking? The A380's 3 class capacity is 555. What makes you think a far smaller and lighter plane like the 777x can hold the same or more? But the 777x may be enough, and the smaller gate requirement may be useful.

(Written on 01/26/2018)(Permalink)

I think you missed that Airbus is saying that an all new airframe is a bad idea. Do you have any idea how much that costs?

(Written on 01/06/2018)(Permalink)