How could Boeing get it so right with the B777 and so wrong with the MAX ?
We shall see when the 777X comes to fruition, yet another extension of an old variant. Given the MAX debacle, who has the confidence at this point, to certify that ac on an expedited schedule?
The folding wings arent exactly working out as planned.
In the folded position, they have issues with the wind load on the connections. There are also issues unfolding the wings in crosswinds.
There are the basic crosswinds for landing and departure, now the crew has to verify winds for folding/unfolding?
There is nothing, such as a light or any notification, such as with the landing gear, to tell the pilots when the wings are locked in the extended position, or locked in the folding position.
As the wings are folded at the gate, and cannot be extended until taxi, how are the pilots supposed to ensure the wings are folded and locked in position for flight? As PIC, how do you verify wings extended, and locked, visual? Like the landing gear, would one want to know extended and locked?
Yet another unmitigated (so far) SPOF design.
Honestly, for Boeing to design this folding system, with no follow through is appalling.
Perhaps, like AoA disagree, it was designed, but forgotten along the way?
Since it is not a Boeing issue, it is not their fault that the engines have 'anomalies'. The latest buzzword in the industry, "anomaly", like when the SpaceX capsule had an anomaly, and everyone knows what happened there. The engine on the test stand experienced an 'anomaly', who doesnt envision the engine blowing up on the stand?
Yet again, Boeing choosing the wrong words.
No test flights, issues with wings and engines, yet expected to be in service in 2020??? Who wants to hear that at this point?