A350 delayed (again)
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From: Planet Earth
If thats all this job means to you then there is little point of arguing with you. For some of us, that feeling of excitement we experienced on our first few flights in a Cessna still exists to some level even all these years later. I feel sorry for you if that feeling has left you.
That's precisely my point. Whether it's an Airbus, Boeing or Cessna it doesn't matter. It's about the privilege of being able to go fly. I've never said or even implied that I hate flying.
PS: Have I been married to you before, because my ex also heard things that I've never said before! Always arguing that's what I meant.
That's precisely my point. Whether it's an Airbus, Boeing or Cessna it doesn't matter. It's about the privilege of being able to go fly. I've never said or even implied that I hate flying.
PS: Have I been married to you before, because my ex also heard things that I've never said before! Always arguing that's what I meant.
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From: Vancouver
It's always amusing to read the Boeing vs. Airbus arguments. Frankly the arguments are tired and worn out, and really, who cares? Both Boeing and Airbus build fine aircraft - I've flown both. Personally, I like having the side-stick and table, probably because I look at the cockpit as my office. At the end of the day I would fly a bathtub with wings if it could bring this profession back to where it was 50 years ago.
Last edited by Flying Phoenix; 2nd August 2012 at 00:59.
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From: London
I would have thought that CX ordering the A350-1000 was good news for the wider aviation community as it will force Boeing to upgrade the 777 - a programme airlines would like Boeing to announce tomorrow. It took the A320 neo to spur Boeing into producing an upgraded 737.
The A380 was two years late, the B787 three years late. Any bets on the A350? Agreed it doesn't make fleet planning easy.
The A380 was two years late, the B787 three years late. Any bets on the A350? Agreed it doesn't make fleet planning easy.
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From: Presgill City
More Manufacturers
I can only imagine the development and technology that we're missing out on because of the contraction ( and demise) of the worlds aircraft manufacturers. Could you envision what the neat new ideas and technology that would be available today if we still had some of the manufacturers around and producing aircraft today. I mean the likes of Lockheed Commercial, McDonnell Douglas, Vickers, Hawker Siddley, Tupolev, Ilyushin, Yakovlev. Yeah, I know some were not as good as others but I believe competition breeds innovation. The rebirth of some Russian and Japanese makers in the 100 seat market is a breath of fresh air. Having just 2 main manufacturers doesn't quite make the necessary innovation so crucial but at least there are 2 not one. I am aware of the ground breaking technologies that each company brings, I am just wishing for more of a push and more large players joining the mix. 
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From: Fragrant Habour
Just like RA65, aircraft purchases mean faster time to command.....to be right back where 80% of pilots were before joining this awesome company....albeit at 2-10 times the pay.
