Will you fly on an Airbus?
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From: FL410
Have done hundreds of hours in A330 (as pax) and will no doubt continue to do so in the future. While AF447 is most certainly food for thought, it shouldn't to all extents detract from the very reputable safety record the A330 holds.
As an aside, don't have much choice at the moment as all KE Australia ops are by A330s (-200 & -300).
As an aside, don't have much choice at the moment as all KE Australia ops are by A330s (-200 & -300).
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From: eastmidlands
A ridiculous question!!!!
Its hardly worthy of an answer but I will 
Try reading a tech log for most aeroplanes!
Try looking at manafacturer recalls for components!
Try reading near miss/air safety reports!
If you were that concerned you would never fly! I hate to use the cliché but here it is:-
Its safer than crossing the road
Driving on the M6 during rush hour around Bham
Its safer than operating in helmand province
The list goes on! You wouldn't happen to work for Boing press office do you?
Try reading a tech log for most aeroplanes!
Try looking at manafacturer recalls for components!
Try reading near miss/air safety reports!
If you were that concerned you would never fly! I hate to use the cliché but here it is:-
Its safer than crossing the road
Driving on the M6 during rush hour around Bham
Its safer than operating in helmand province
The list goes on! You wouldn't happen to work for Boing press office do you?
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From: Ask OPS!
Fly on an Airbus? Yep, every day I go to work!
Seems that AF were a little tardy in implementing a technical notice with regard to the pitot/static system that most other operators actioned straight away. (I believe the article was in the Telegraph today)
Seems remarkably similar to the way AF were tardy in implementing the Concorde wheel guard technical instructions prior to the Paris crash. (That BA implemented immediately upon issue)
Excellent aircraft, never had a problem and have recently (4 months ago) all airbus crews had simulator training on 'unreliable airspeed' drills.
Seems that AF were a little tardy in implementing a technical notice with regard to the pitot/static system that most other operators actioned straight away. (I believe the article was in the Telegraph today)
Seems remarkably similar to the way AF were tardy in implementing the Concorde wheel guard technical instructions prior to the Paris crash. (That BA implemented immediately upon issue)
Excellent aircraft, never had a problem and have recently (4 months ago) all airbus crews had simulator training on 'unreliable airspeed' drills.
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From: UK
Bit of a ridiculous question considering we have no idea what happened !
I've never seen so much speculation (see R&N section) on this website - so much so, Danny actually locked the original thread as it was full of armchair enthusiasts wanting to put their two cents worth in.
I for one, would happily get on an Airbus be it for work or pleasure. I think this question would be more relevant if it referred to the 777 incident at LHR, where they could only, (after lengthy investigation) pinpoint a probable cause and not a definite one . . .
I've never seen so much speculation (see R&N section) on this website - so much so, Danny actually locked the original thread as it was full of armchair enthusiasts wanting to put their two cents worth in.
I for one, would happily get on an Airbus be it for work or pleasure. I think this question would be more relevant if it referred to the 777 incident at LHR, where they could only, (after lengthy investigation) pinpoint a probable cause and not a definite one . . .
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From: UK
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