Now if they were really smart, they'd design it such that it could share a type certification like the 757-767. Might not be possible at this stage, but it's something to hope for.

(Written on 2017年 06月 21日)(Permalink)

Just tweak and re-engine the airframe and sell it as the 757 NextGen NEO MAX, or something appropriately similar, and airlines would snap them up.

(Written on 2017年 06月 09日)(Permalink)

Well said, JC. Many people lose sight of basic courtesy and are very entitled and self-centered. The goal in any confrontation like this should always be to defuse and resolve, but most people are more concerned with loudly proclaiming being right. Like I tried to say elsewhere on this topic, while you might be in the right that doesn't mean you get to be rude and abrasive. People in the service industry are not your indentured servants.

(Written on 2017年 05月 12日)(Permalink)

In the linked article he admits that he'd been drinking and had an argument prior to recording, as I did say above. Yes, once the video starts he's on his best behavior, but there is more that we didn't see. You'll also notice I didn't defend the United agent.

(Written on 2017年 05月 12日)(Permalink)

So, this passenger admits being drunk and belligerent, and then through entitled outrage has to begin filming the person he has more than likely been haranguing for the last several minutes. Granted, the United agent seems to have stepped over the line, but this guy didn't have to walk her all the way up to the line in the first place. Poor behavior on both sides.

(Written on 2017年 05月 11日)(Permalink)

I'd love to read about this, but my Aviation Week subscription has lapsed and the article is behind a paywall.

(Written on 2017年 04月 26日)(Permalink)

Last time I was bumped by Delta, I wasn't even compensated. Guess you have to be traveling first class with three people.

(Written on 2017年 04月 10日)(Permalink)

I agree, hence my putting solved in quotes. My comment was meant not as a lament but as an observation. Regardless the outcome in this investigation, I feel that we'll probably never fully know what happened to MH370. Our sensationalist hungry media and public will no doubt have a difficult time with this.

(Written on 2016年 11月 03日)(Permalink)

Trouble is, this crash may never be completely 'solved' to everyone's satisfaction. If, say, the crew oxygen bottle exploded and caused the data failures and crew incapacitation, all we're going to hear on the CVR is a period of silence before increasing windscreen noise and end of recording. This scenario might not be enough for some.

(Written on 2016年 11月 03日)(Permalink)

Having worked for Northrop Grumman, I'm not looking forward to LockMart getting this contract. They have a history of being late and over budget.Would have loved to see my NG buddies get the contract and fulfill it on time and under budget.

(Written on 2016年 07月 09日)(Permalink)