Calls for the A-380 to be grounded
Jan 9, 2012, 12:47 pm
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Calls for the A-380 to be grounded
I received this article yesterday, as part of my daily newsletter subscription to Aviation Today.
I have been waiting for the opportunity to fly on the A380, but I may hold off on that until additional research/testing is done by independent engineers.
Is anyone else alarmed by this story?
Engineers want the A380 Grounded
I have been waiting for the opportunity to fly on the A380, but I may hold off on that until additional research/testing is done by independent engineers.
Is anyone else alarmed by this story?
Engineers want the A380 Grounded
Last edited by mcmitchell; Jan 10, 2012 at 3:23 pm
Jan 11, 2012, 8:29 am
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This has more to do with Australian union posturing than it does with safety of the airplane. Every airplane in the air has something cracked on it, even very new airplanes. Airplanes are designed to handle this type of damage and still be safe until such time as the area is inspected at the next scheduled maintenance check. This is being handled normally by Airbus (who I am no fan of) and there is nothing to worry about.
Jan 11, 2012, 11:04 am
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I would not be too worried to fly on an A380 but it is definitely good to know that they are aware of the problem.
Hopefully they will do the proper repairs and safety checks to be sure of no issues occurring in the future.
Hopefully they will do the proper repairs and safety checks to be sure of no issues occurring in the future.
Jan 11, 2012, 3:22 pm
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Jan 11, 2012, 5:56 pm
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Jan 17, 2012, 8:43 pm
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SQ has been flying A380s for almost five years. Unless if you are flying on their latest delivery aircraft, SQ has the most experience with the plane. EK has the largest fleet and has been operating reliably with the plane.
Jan 20, 2012, 10:57 am
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Not urgent, not immediate - give the mechanics worldwide the chance to check them out. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-16649334
In other words, they are still safe to fly - or, else they would be grounded immediately.
Hey, 40 years ago, they worried about the 747's flying the distance, but they are still up in the air and safely landed with one engine, hole on the side of the plane, etc.
We only live once and when it's time to go ... then, it's time to go. 