Thinking further, there were two European airlines operating the Concorde. British Overseas Airway Corporation, now British Airways, and Air France. Each US flagged airline Northwest and Braniff flew the respective flights in the US. It was some archaic rule that we had that required international flights flying on to US airports had to be flown by pilots from US careers.

(Written on 2018年 08月 10日)(Permalink)

It actually may have been both. My sister flew on one at about the same time. Both airlines had hubs at DFW.

(Written on 2018年 08月 10日)(Permalink)

I must add that in the 1970’s, Concord had a subsonic leg from Washington Dulles to DFW. It was designated a Northwest flight.

(Written on 2018年 08月 10日)(Permalink)

I think Rolls-Royce is getting sloppy.

(Written on 2018年 04月 20日)(Permalink)

Christian, are we sure it’s cocaine or Trump idiocy??

(Written on 2017年 10月 13日)(Permalink)

Ya know, I used to enjoy flying commercial airlines. They used to treat the passengers well. Now, the treat passengers like you’re riding a bus. This whole spat regarding Bombardier and Boeing just seems to me to be the old fight between the non US manufacturers and the American manufacturers. Neither of these two are going to benefit. They are simply going to end up losing money on both sides.

(Written on 2017年 10月 13日)(Permalink)

Good point! I didn't consider that. The Coast Guard could probably use it for rescue work, however it couldn't be used in storms because f it's slow speed. I do see it for drug interdiction roles.

(Written on 2016年 08月 13日)(Permalink)

I have to agree with Fritz. I believe that the US Navy or the US Air Force would be better choices to use this aircraft. I see radar picket duty for the Navy and possible AWACS duty for the Air Force. The Telegraph also shows passenger use. But, there are possible cargo uses as well. The Telegraph also says the cost is £17.5 million which at current exchange rates would be maybe $18 million US.

(Written on 2016年 08月 12日)(Permalink)

This is very cool!! I know he must be proud.

(Written on 2015年 03月 29日)(Permalink)

Frankly I'm nore concerned with these idiots smacking their drone into a airliner full of people. Did they get FAA clearance to fly the thing??? Right now it's hard enough for legitimate uses like University experiments in the spread of various pathogens.

(Written on 2012年 11月 23日)(Permalink)