there are plenty of times we observers of the FAA are left shaking our heads, as in "are we all looking at the same occurrence?". THis character is waving enough red flags and crashing more than enough times for the FAA to rouse from its slumber, and saunter over and ground this guy and pull the certificate of both pilot and aircraft. It must be the plan to raise this aircraft and attempt more flights. It would be consistent with mr collier's modus operandi to strap in and tempt the fates yet once again. Love to be a fly on the wall if collier were to submit an insurance claim, because his insurance ought to have been null and void after the second crash, and surely after subsequent crashes. Faa violations: he must have committed a few. What are the authorities waiting for? enough already.....No licensed mechanical inspection after an incident nulls out the hull and liability coverages. Doesn't it????

(Written on 2021年 07月 27日)(Permalink)

jeff has the money to buy whatever designations his little heart desires. He , however, is in fact a near-earth semi, nearly, almost astronaut. astronaut-wanna be comes to mind...

(Written on 2021年 07月 25日)(Permalink)

what airline using what airframe is going to fly using this engine when ,in the future? The airframe does not exist quite now. And the world has rendered a verdict lately on super-sized airliners. Is this engine to power a next generation of cargo aircraft? or passenger aircraft? or what, exactly.

(Written on 2021年 07月 23日)(Permalink)

doubtful that the engine burned enough extra fuel to exhaust the fuel tank. I might want to look closely for fuel leaks, now that is more beieivable

(Written on 2021年 07月 22日)(Permalink)

Not a huge market here, except for the egoes of customers who seek the latest, bestest ( my word) undate (?) of the 18 hour corporate plushjet.

(Written on 2021年 07月 13日)(Permalink)

boeing did very little original engineering here, and went design crazy with the new boom, in that people have always operated the refueling boom successfully for decades. This KC-46 seems to have fleas aplenty. Is designing a proper refueling aircraft really beyond boeing's grasp?

(Written on 2021年 07月 13日)(Permalink)

Jet Blue has an opportunity to open up transatlantic service with much lower fares and better food and comfort than its competitors. I will be happy to fly them eastbound to london later this year. The all time winner transatlantic for me was Air India 747 NY to London. excellent back in the day. PLenty of room, warm towels, and smooth flights, decent service. This was years ago. Not so true today.

(Written on 2021年 07月 13日)(Permalink)

Well, the new pilot recruits and the crews already flying, will be operating lots of new boeing Max aircraft, possible the Max-10 737 all over europe, going to secondary and third-level airports misidentified as large metropolitan area airports. Ryanair geography fiction abounds up and down their flight schedule. Be prepared to be on duty lots of added hours, be prepared to clean up between flights- both stewardesses and pilots- as times are very tight and littering happens on Ryanair flights a great deal. Go to another carrier if you are looking to fly for a kind, appreciative boss who truly cares for the well-being of those who operate his aircraft. Maybe you will be among the lucky pilots who get to fly some chinese airliners, as Leary seems to want a few of those. You will be able soon enough to build flight hours, anxiety and frustration with your employer. Good luck...

(Written on 2021年 07月 13日)(Permalink)

alan shepherd went on a sub-orbital 15 minute ride that Sir RIchard might be able to identiy with as to quality and duration. Jeff BEzos has the chance to duplicate John Glenn, who performed three full earth orbits, as to height above the earth. Richard got there, sort of, first, but Bezos will wave as he surpasses altitude and duration marks that Richard made. Don't know what sort of orbital ambitions Bezos has on his flight. Richard got there first, sort of, and Bezos will get there better for sure. Multi-billionaires and their egos on display.

(Written on 2021年 07月 13日)(Permalink)

mask compliance in the midst of a new viral pandemic that is killing more americans lately is not comparable to the sins and misdeeds of the British government against the colonial settlers or the French in the part of america they controlled before the Louisiana Purchase. Seperate and not connected are these things. Americans DNA contains ressistance against rules and regulations, but that behavior must stop, by statue and enforcement, when acting to further spread a deadly virus is in play. Act up all you wish once the virus is tamed and more than 70% are vaccinated.

(Written on 2021年 07月 09日)(Permalink)