B737 Max : CAA bans from UK airspace; Comair aircraft grounded
Mar 12, 2019, 11:13 am
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Mar 12, 2019, 11:16 am
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So glad that FR24 provides dynamic information about the movement of individual flights.
Perhaps we might concentrate on the bigger issue?
Perhaps we might concentrate on the bigger issue?
Mar 12, 2019, 11:55 am
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As it would seem Boeing are now unable to deliver any B73max to any carrier outside the USA, and they were relying on the revenue from the increased production to tide them over whilst B777 revenue declines before the B777/9, how is this cash flow problem going to affect Boeing?
Mar 12, 2019, 11:56 am
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I would hope that, contrary what I am sure many believe, that EASA and other respective bodies are not simply acting because there's a public outcry, and as such, there's most likely a significant issue behind this (beyond the two main points of course).
I agree with other posters who are writing off this aircraft line. I think the public damage is simply too great on this.
I agree with other posters who are writing off this aircraft line. I think the public damage is simply too great on this.
Mar 12, 2019, 11:59 am
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As it would seem Boeing are now unable to deliver any B73max to any carrier outside the USA, and they were relying on the revenue from the increased production to tide them over whilst B777 revenue declines before the B777/9, how is this cash flow problem going to affect Boeing?
If any, it will speed up Boeing's clean sheet design (though main issue there is still engines and not the aircraft AFAIK).
Mar 12, 2019, 12:13 pm
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so I'm going to say it probably just covers the Max
Mar 12, 2019, 12:20 pm
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That Norwegian MAX that got stuck in Iran for 2 months (LN-BKE) must now be one of the least productive jets in aviation history!
Delivered to Norwegian on 30th October, stuck on the ground in Iran from December to February, rescued 3 weeks ago and then grounded today...
Delivered to Norwegian on 30th October, stuck on the ground in Iran from December to February, rescued 3 weeks ago and then grounded today...
Mar 12, 2019, 12:23 pm
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I think they are working on the approach of "We are not sure if it is safe, so let us assume it's not," vs. "Until we know for sure it is unsafe, we'll assume it is." I see no problem with an abundance of caution until the root cause is discovered a proper risk analysis can be done.