I suppose it must be a slow day since MH370 cannot resist more "Boeing bashing". Granted there are problems to be overcome with both the 737MAX and 787 but, nothin that is not insurmountable. I have yet to see the tail fall off of a Boeing jetliner like has off of an A300. Even the "Diesel-10" is still serving well as a cargo bird as well as one of the best USAF tankers.

(Written on 2020年 09月 16日)(Permalink)

It used to be that I viewed Seattle as home to lumber, latte' LOONS, and Boeing. You cannot have anarchy in a region or city and not expect companies to sit idly by and do nothing. They have to have a safe as possible work environment for their employees. The region learned nothing after the riots at the WTO conference several years ago. I cannot fault Boeing for their decision. If they do consolidate, the only thing left could well be the latte' and LOONS!

(Written on 2020年 08月 24日)(Permalink)

I flew on several of them when I was in the USAF. Mainly Alaska Airlines and Eastern. Never could understand how Eastern could brand it "Whisperjet". Those JT8Ds would get your attention at full power settings. All in all, she was a great ride, just could not deal with Stage 3 restrictions, without a hushkit or new gen engines. I am glad to see some still soldiering on as cargo birds, albeit with the aforementioned mods.

(Written on 2020年 08月 15日)(Permalink)

I see that MH370 cannot resist continued "Boeing Bashing" with glee over this tragedy. Seems eerily similar to the Turkish Air crash over several years ago. Is there some unwritten rule among other countries airline pilots that says they cannot go around or divert to an alternate?

(Written on 2020年 08月 10日)(Permalink)

While I have no problem wearing a mask, everyone will have to agree that prior to this "situation", many airliners were as dirty as a city bus, or a NYC taxicab. Don't even mention Gen Millenials putting their bare feet on the seatbacks or bulkheads. Airlines should have been taking a proactive policy of cleaning their planes long before now. It is a shame they cannot be as demanding that passengers practice good hygiene and, a little courtesy without risking a lawsuit.

(Written on 2020年 07月 31日)(Permalink)

Too bad Bill Lear is not alive to add his perspective on this whole situation. He would definitely have some colorful comments!

(Written on 2020年 07月 22日)(Permalink)

Great news for Boeing, and the airlines. SAD news for MH370. LOL!

(Written on 2020年 06月 27日)(Permalink)

A group of "bipartisan" Senators? suddenly experts on aviation? LOL! When Washington tries to meddle in something they do not know squat about, it gets messy. Will Rogers said it best, "Never blame legislators for not doing anything. When they do something is when they hurt people." Of course, those with a socialist mindset think government regulation is the answer to everything.

(Written on 2020年 06月 17日)(Permalink)

Great to see a new airplane, with a refreshing update on a solid original design! I am eagerly waiting for the first flight, and to see the folding wingtips in action. Kudos to Boeing for building a widebody that has a feature that allows it to use existing gates. I am so ready to see it in service!

(Written on 2020年 05月 16日)(Permalink)

Whomever said that just because you can build something bigger than the other guy, does not mean you have to, was right on the money. While I credit Airbus for pulling off the feat of building a super jumbo, they were disingenuous when they said the original break even point was 120 aircraft. I remember the first time I saw a Korean Air A380 taxi at ATL. They had to use a dedicated gate. and hold traffic while they taxied. Hardly a smooth flow of traffic compared to other widebodies. I still think Airbus should have done a cargo version, then the production line may have stayed open.

(Written on 2020年 05月 14日)(Permalink)