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Forum: Rumours & News
28th Jun 2013, 12:51
Replies: 2,185
Views: 1,032,219
Posted By airsmiles

I've just noticed that the delayed 11.40am UAL125...

I've just noticed that the delayed 11.40am UAL125 Heathrow-Houston B787 flight is now showing as cancelled. It's a shame as this flight has had a much better few days for time-keeping. Presumably...
Forum: Rumours & News
28th Jun 2013, 11:25
Replies: 2,185
Views: 1,032,219
Posted By airsmiles

I'm just wondering how we're going to know if...

I'm just wondering how we're going to know if that fix did it's job? Do we have to wait for a thermal runaway/battery fire and see if it's contained, or is there another way to prove the...
Forum: Rumours & News
20th Apr 2013, 07:51
Replies: 2,185
Views: 1,032,219
Posted By airsmiles

It's more of a patch-up for economic reasons than...

It's more of a patch-up for economic reasons than a true fix though isn't it. A true fix resolves an identified problem, which doesn't apply in the case of the 787. The reality is that, if they...
Forum: Rumours & News
10th Apr 2013, 07:23
Replies: 2,185
Views: 1,032,219
Posted By airsmiles

Apart from my concern about the...

Apart from my concern about the Boeing/FAA/NTSB/JTSB not finding the source of the electrical problems, was it the FAA who certified the original electrical system as safe? If so, am I to trust them...
Forum: Rumours & News
9th Apr 2013, 11:44
Replies: 2,185
Views: 1,032,219
Posted By airsmiles

Well as a frequent flyer working in the aerospace...

Well as a frequent flyer working in the aerospace industry, albeit not in a technical role, I'm not reassured by this fix. Boeing seem to have gone for a containment approach rather than actually...
Forum: Rumours & News
17th Jan 2013, 08:23
Replies: 2,185
Views: 1,032,219
Posted By airsmiles

I'm with Lemain and his comments ring true. Both...

I'm with Lemain and his comments ring true. Both Airbus and Boeing are producing ever complex aircraft stuffed with new technology.

Malfunctioning pitot tubes, wing rib cracks, battery problems,...
Forum: Rumours & News
17th Jan 2013, 08:14
Replies: 2,185
Views: 1,032,219
Posted By airsmiles

Not really the correct comparison. I think...

Not really the correct comparison.

I think the B787 will eventually be a game-changer but it might take another year or so to settle down. Boeing may yet lead the market with this product.
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Forum: Rumours & News
17th Jan 2013, 07:34
Replies: 2,185
Views: 1,032,219
Posted By airsmiles

Boeing still haven't been certified to the full...

Boeing still haven't been certified to the full 330 minutes ETOPS time so is this due to the battery/electrical problem?

As a potential 787 passenger, I'd rather Boeing were confident that "the...
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