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June 16, 2011 at 9:11 am in reply to: India's GoAir orders 72 A320NEOs #476111

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A lot of A320NEOs for India, did Indigo not order 150 A320NEOs?

June 16, 2011 at 9:10 am in reply to: Cebu Pacific orders 7 A320 And 30 A321NEO #476116

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More great news for the A320NEO and for Cebu. They are expanding quite fast now.

I think the A321NEO is going to be a great seller, even more so when one of the US Airlines buy it. A Delta order for it would be fantastic.

June 16, 2011 at 8:38 am in reply to: General Discussion #314970

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That’s easy to say but if you are someone on the end of racial abuse or sectarian discrimination are you supposed to just laugh it off?

No, that is beyond just being PC, that is racial abuse or sectarian discrimination.

I try not to offend anyone, and apologise if I do; but I don’t go out of my way to offend someone.

June 16, 2011 at 8:38 am in reply to: P.C. ? #1856109

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That’s easy to say but if you are someone on the end of racial abuse or sectarian discrimination are you supposed to just laugh it off?

No, that is beyond just being PC, that is racial abuse or sectarian discrimination.

I try not to offend anyone, and apologise if I do; but I don’t go out of my way to offend someone.

June 16, 2011 at 8:29 am in reply to: Boeing 787 to Visit AirVenture 2011 #476120

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It will be revolutionary if most/all future aircraft in its class are all composite.
What’s the structure of the A350 going to be?

Of composites turn out to be a fad (does anyone expect that?) then no…it won’t be revolutionary, merely evolutionary.

Was the Comet revolutionary?
Of course, BUT recall jets had been around for a decade and its fuselage was little more advanced than the latest pressurized prop airliners (Lockheed Constellations, Boeing Stratocruisers and Douglas DC-6s).
By your definition we can say the Comet was not a big deal since it merely mated the two advances together.

The Comet was revolutionary because it started the change in air travel; places could be got to quicker and cheaper, which open air travel to more people. The 707/DC-8 took it further, and the B747 was the ultimate step in opening air travel.

The B787 – whilst a technological marvel – is evolution.

It would be revolutionary if it dramatically slashed operating costs, it’s not.

I think we are just going to have to agree to disagree.

June 15, 2011 at 10:54 pm in reply to: Boeing 787 to Visit AirVenture 2011 #476156

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Can those of us unfortunate enough to be busy with less interesting stuff expect a little photo thread? Please. 🙂

June 15, 2011 at 10:50 pm in reply to: General Discussion #315099

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All in good humour mind you.

Is that not part of the problem, for Political Correctness coming about. To one person it is laughable, to the next person it is offensive. You don’t even need to be a majority, you just need to shout loudest about what offends you.

To be honest, generally people need to grow a thicker skin. You can’t please everyone, and you are on a road to ruin if you try.

June 15, 2011 at 10:50 pm in reply to: P.C. ? #1856191

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All in good humour mind you.

Is that not part of the problem, for Political Correctness coming about. To one person it is laughable, to the next person it is offensive. You don’t even need to be a majority, you just need to shout loudest about what offends you.

To be honest, generally people need to grow a thicker skin. You can’t please everyone, and you are on a road to ruin if you try.

June 15, 2011 at 10:43 pm in reply to: Boeing 787 to Visit AirVenture 2011 #476165

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Are you heading to the Paris Air Show tenthije?

June 15, 2011 at 10:42 pm in reply to: First 777-300ER for TAAG #476169

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The first version of the PIA livery suited the aircraft, but after they added thos awful stripes…

June 15, 2011 at 9:57 pm in reply to: Aircraft Wing Views #482204

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That night shot is brilliant with the younger – but equally scarce – 727 and DC-10 looking on. The Cirrus sitting there just looks wrong compare to the beauty of the DC-7.

June 15, 2011 at 9:26 pm in reply to: Aircraft Wing Views #482208

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I just knew (hoped) you’d post a pic from the DC-7. I am still green with envy. :p

June 15, 2011 at 9:24 pm in reply to: Eznis departing #482214

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The 146 uses servo tabs, Wikipedia has a good article. Essentially, the pilots operate the tabs, which in turn aerodynamically moves the elevator instead of being mechanically powered by hydraulics or human strength. The MD-80 is the same.

June 15, 2011 at 9:17 pm in reply to: 737 Production Boost, from 2014 #476313

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Further to my original post. Boeing has been making some bold claims at the RAeS Lecture.

http://www.aviationweek.com/aw/blogs/commercial_aviation/ThingsWithWings/index.jsp?plckController=Blog&plckScript=blogScript&plckElementId=blogDest&plckBlogPage=BlogViewPost&plckPostId=Blog:7a78f54e-b3dd-4fa6-ae6e-dff2ffd7bdbbPost:103a1773-5444-416a-bba5-532c91fb41f5&utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter

Boeing in Airbus Technology Smack Down: NSA vs NEO

Posted by Robert Wall

Since Airbus opted to launch the A320NEO (New Engine Option) late last year, representatives for the European aircraft maker have repeatedly noted they have done so because the technology is not ready for an all-new aircraft.

But Boeing Commercial Airplanes president and CEO Jim Albaugh has a slightly different view. “When our competitor says they don’t have the technology for a new small airplane until 2030 or even 2035, we believe their technology won’t be ready.” However, he adds, Boeing has the technology it needs.

In fact, Albaugh tells the Royal Aeronautical Society that Boeing could build an aircraft 20% more efficient than the A320NEO. The question now is whether customers will demand more, given the increasing cost of fuels. That new small aircraft, as Boeing refers to the project, should reach service around 2019.

A design for a reengined 737 is already ready in case Boeing opts to go that route. A decision is due by year end.

June 15, 2011 at 9:14 pm in reply to: Eznis departing #482227

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Do you live at the airport FlyingAnts? You always seem to catch the good stuff.
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