All it takes is the will to do it

That was something the British excelled at a century ago…but now…sell out to the best personal option.Where there’s a will there’s a way…or the UK equivalent…no will so no way.:(

I wish that wew a joke, or even a tongue in cheek coment…sadly it’s reality and that hurts.

It says in the linked article

“These lessors have discovered that aircraft parts have been so badly cannibalized that it is very difficult to restore the planes. In its last few months of operation (KFA stopped flying from October 1, 2012), the airline kept taking parts from its fleet to keep a handful of planes airworthy. Now the planes have been ravaged beyond repair and they can’t fly,”

Looks very smart…thanks for sharing

What’s the gen on the titleless KLM 737 in the background??

One can understand if a particular leader was current and then resigns that could be a cause of relief or celebration for some.

But this is the life of a human being we are talking about and despite the political angle, she was a person with family and friends.

She retired a long time ago from politics where a week is a long time.

Her passing is not something worthy of the above oft referred to comment.

Personally, politically I think she was a disaster, but that is my view from my position.

I would not wish illness of harm on anyone and I do respect that, despite here not in tune with my thinking, she was one who knew here own mind and would not we swayed. She did what she did not to be popular but because she believed to be right.

That sort of strength is what is needed now and not the quick fire changes done just to please voters.

So yes, I did not like her politics, but I admired her strength and fortitude.

In that respect she was a good leader, the only debate is really which direction she led…but that has no real place in the news of her passing.

RIP.

There is no reason as to why Boeing’s reputation will be damaged

OK, a revolutionary aeroplane has problems but that can be expected when new frontiers are croossed.

People are too quick to jump on the doom and gloom.

British Airways, just this last week, has converted 18 options for the 787 into firm orders for delivery 20-17-21.

So they are happy and in the longer term all the problems will have been ironed out.

Lead customers often get discounts for being the first on an untried type.

Some airlines hang back and wait for the ‘B’ model…that’s how it’s always been and always will be

Boeing did make one enormous blunder. That was to launch a project into the untried and at the same time guarantee a timescale…how foolish.

But any customer with an ounce of common sense would not have fallen for that one, even if they did use the fact to try and get a penalty. If an airline does order a new type without a contingency plan, that’s their look out.

In service Saturday 6th April 2013

Why would BA have a good deal on the787
Theirs have not been delayed yet and since aircraft on the line will
incorprate any mods, may not be.