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Post by Airbus A346 on Jan 31, 2021 22:48:27 GMT 1
Brian, I am not 100% sure that the Ryanair variant has been cleared. It is fairly unique being a 198 seater, thus having extra escape doors behind the wing, but forward of the normal entry doors. They have also ripped out the rear galley to accommodate extra toilets. I was led to believe it required it's own unique (high capacity) certification and Mr O'Leary is not expecting delivery before this summer. Still won't get me one.
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Post by bulldog on Feb 10, 2021 11:48:31 GMT 1
Just been reading , so continuing the Boeing woes theme rather than specific Max woes theme. Boeing did not deliver any 787 during January and has not handed over any 787 since last October. Even with reduced production that's going to hurt the finances. In Jan Atlas ordered 4 787-8F but as cancellations a Max BBJ a Max for smart wings, 3 787-8F for Volga Dnepr and one 787 for Rpyal Jordanian. They also put 11 more orders into there ASC 606 but which means are very unlikely to happen At end 2020 backlog still 4016 in total. comprising 3243 Max, 74 767, 229 777 and 458 787.
Still worth a few bob there.
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Post by Airbus A346 on Feb 25, 2021 16:17:18 GMT 1
I watched an interesting programme on TV the other evening about G-OBME the British Midland Boeing 737-400 that crashed at Kegworth on 8th January 1989. The similarities to the 737 Max saga are unbelievable. Bear in mind that G-OBME was a new variant (like the Max is now) it was one of the first in the UK, and only three months old. There were many airframe changes, including uprated CFM56 engines that were only bench tested, inadequate information and training and the assumption "it is still a 737". Boeing just seem to think one type rating fits all, and have not learnt from previous mistakes/crashes.
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Post by bulldog on Feb 25, 2021 18:49:16 GMT 1
Interesting Martin, from what I recall the crew misinterpreted the info as to which engine failed and they proceeded to turn the good one off.
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Post by Airbus A346 on Feb 25, 2021 22:33:46 GMT 1
This is quoted from Aviation Safety ....
PROBABLE CAUSE: "The operating crew shut down the No 2 engine after a fan blade had fractured in the No 1 engine. This engine subsequently suffered a major thrust loss due to secondary fan damage after power had been increased during the final approach to land. The following factors contributed to the incorrect response of the flight crew: 1. The combination of heavy engine vibration, noise, shuddering and an associated smell of fire were outside their training and experience; 2. They reacted to the initial engine problem prematurely and in a way that was contrary to their training; 3. They did not assimilate the indications on the engine instrument display before they throttled back the No. 2 engine; 4. As the No 2 engine was throttled back, the noise and shuddering associated with the surging of the No 1 engine ceased, persuading them that they had correctly identified the defective engine; 5. They were not informed of the flames which had emanated from the No.1 engine and which had been observed by many on board, including 3 cabin attendants in the aft cabin."
The programme also revealed that the cockpit air was circulated by a particular engine. On the B737-300 it was the No.2 engine however Boeing in their wisdom changed it on the B737-400 to the No.1 engine. With no feedback from the cabin this added to the confusion as to which engine was on fire and producing the smell.
The moral being all Boeing 737s cannot be assumed to be the same when you have a mixed fleet which British Midland did.
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Post by bulldog on Apr 9, 2021 18:09:31 GMT 1
You couldn’t make this up now! Boeing announced earlier this afternoon that concerning the good old Max some jets have “ a potential electrical issue” and have recommended they not be flown. s a result Boeing recommended 16 airlines immediately ground the affected models so the issue can be resolved. “We are working closely with the FAA on this production issue” “We are also informing our customers of specific tail numbers affected and we will provide direction on appropriate corrective actions”
At least this time they are telling the airlines!!!
Dont think a Max is my first choice of jet to fly on....
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Post by dereks on May 5, 2021 7:14:55 GMT 1
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