In theory I have nothing wrong with unions. They ensure fair, decent pay and working conditions for the working man but in practice they’re unreasonable and counter-productive on a national scale. She was the first (and last) politician with large enough balls to take them on, and for that I salute her.
But it wasn’t just her work at home that earns my respect, under her leadership we forged and strengthened some of the greatest international alliances this world has ever seen.

“this great lady has not only served her country well, she has served the free world well. She is truly a great statesman. So much so that I’ll correct what I just said: She is a great stateswoman holding her own among all the statesmen of the world.”
– Political ally and close friend Ronald Reagan

Truly amazing set as always Culpano. That Air India tail certainly does stand out once the sunlight hits it and the Aeroflot livery suits wide-bodied twins like a glove doesn’t it!

And that AA 777 :eek:! It’s lighting like that that means I will really miss the polished aluminium. Great Thai 747 photograph as well :p

Only stuff through the grape vine at the moment 🙁 but I hear MAD is a strong contender and perhaps AMS.

When it comes to adoption, surely we should be doing what we think’s best for the children. Rather than what we consider best for society?

Given a choice between living with a caring and loving couple or months in a deprived council run foster establishment. I think I know which one they’d rather have?

Matt

Great news for both Boeing and BA, I expect another A380 order is on the horizon too.

A fleet of 12 Airbus wide-bodies almost isn’t worth the trouble where commonality is concerned when every other long haul you fly is a Boeing. I can realistically see another commitment for 12 being signed bringing them on par in terms of numbers with Lufthansa, Singapore and Qantas.
Either that or perhaps a large A350 order? Maybe with a hundred odd cheap A320NEOs to sweeten the deal? :diablo:

I’m actually a big Airbus fan-boy, but the figures speak for themselves; estimated 787 development costs are estimated at $32B, A350 at $16B.

(I do appreciate these are only estimates and no-one but the men in suits really know, but it does show a disparity).

So what do we reckon? A stopgap until the 777X is available, or is IAG seriously considering batting for the other team?
It’s strange, for months Walsh’s rhetoric has made it sound like they’d be ordering the 777X over the A350.

I expect the old boys in Chicago are scratching their heads this morning :p