Are Embraer any closer to launching a 190 stretch?

As Tom Enders pointed out last month with regard to the 777X, the problem with stretches of already stretched aircraft is the extra weight increases exponentially (as in many cases the original fuselage, wings etc. need to have numerous supports and reinforcements along the frame to cope with the additional length). This extra weight means the stretch of a stretch design can’t compete with dedicated, originally designed airframes.
(Just look at how overweight the 748 ended up being and the problems Boeing had with that, and the problems Airbus had with the shrink of a shrink A318).

If Embraer did further stretch the E-Series, it won’t be able to compete with the C-Series due to it’s weight.

Interesting, you’re right it would appear Concorde ran with Chevron M2V hydraulic fluid. The last batch was sent to AF in 2003 and is now an extremely scarce resource. However, there is a restoration project on G-BOAC at the moment, http://www.concordeprojectflagship.com/pumping.php

Looking at the trailer you wouldn’t think it was a kids film, but one for folks like us 😀

The Irish Independent said the deal would be worth $18 Billion

Excuse me while I have a little chuckle! 😀 I highly doubt they’ll be paying $90 million a pop for those; and if they are, Michael’s letting the side down on this one…

That aside, how cheaply do you reckon FR are getting these 737s for? As Threespool points out, these will most likely be last off the line frames before the NG is superseded by the MAX; so I’d imagine a hefty discount for that – no one likes being the last one to buy a discontinued model (unless you’re Ryanair and you’re in it for the discount :D).

I agree on the most part with your suggestions, Little Red never will be profitable even with the lucrative connections it may bring… The sooner VS realise that, the better. But code-sharing with BA? Let’s get real Doors, this is SRB we’re talking about 😀

I too would ditch the 747s and A340-300s, cancel the A380s and defer delivery on 787s until things start to pick up.

But most importantly, the route network needs a major shake up. Ditch all non-profitable routes (I’m guessing these include Tokyo, Sydney, Lagos, Accra and the new Vancouver) and replace them with new routes to emerging markets. China, for example, is very under-served at LHR with practically no direct competition on secondary cities in the country. Also, they don’t fly to Latin America… why? Surely Sao Paulo or Rio is higher up the priority list when it comes to new routes than YVR (as nice as the city is)?

Impressive catches, good work 🙂
One can only imagine what the atmosphere must have been like on the return flights?

Great news, a sign that the country is finally returning to normality (not that many citizens would remember what that was) after decades of decline in the hands of a murderer. Well done IA and well done Iraq!