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Forum: Middle East
11th Jun 2014, 23:06
Replies: 52
Views: 21,703
Posted By Kiskaloo

I've heard that Emirates shifted their deposits...

I've heard that Emirates shifted their deposits from the A350 to the 50-frame A380 order they placed last year. They have yet to choose an engine supplier for those frames, so that may signal a...
19th Sep 2013, 10:47
Replies: 2
Views: 2,316
Posted By Kiskaloo

LH's shareholders today approved an order for 34...

LH's shareholders today approved an order for 34 777-9s (once Boeing formally launches the program - expected at the Dubai Air Show) and 25 A350-900s.
17th Sep 2013, 18:08
Replies: 1,150
Views: 725,592
Posted By Kiskaloo

Well if Boeing should destroy one of the 787s in...

Well if Boeing should destroy one of the 787s in such a test, Airbus should also be required to sacrifice MSN001 of the A380 and A350, as well. :rolleyes:
17th Sep 2013, 18:05
Replies: 14
Views: 5,302
Posted By Kiskaloo

And she's up.

And she's up.
11th Sep 2013, 21:01
Replies: 1,150
Views: 725,592
Posted By Kiskaloo

Then I guess, amicus, passengers flying on the...

Then I guess, amicus, passengers flying on the CFRP A350 and the significantly CFRP and composite (GLARE) A380 are also pretty much whistling past the graveyard every time they board one of those...
Forum: Tech Log
11th Sep 2013, 20:56
Replies: 45
Views: 24,308
Posted By Kiskaloo

msbbarratt stated: RR's tend to have...

msbbarratt stated:


RR's tend to have better climb fuel burn due to the triple spools, whereas GE's tend to have better cruise fuel burn. So for shorter stage lengths, the Trent 8115 likely would...
Forum: Tech Log
4th Sep 2013, 22:02
Replies: 45
Views: 24,308
Posted By Kiskaloo

IMO, the 777-8 should have been the same length...

IMO, the 777-8 should have been the same length as the 777-300ER and the 777-9 should have been an 80m frame.
Forum: Tech Log
4th Sep 2013, 01:20
Replies: 45
Views: 24,308
Posted By Kiskaloo

To expand on tdracer's excellent post, at the...

To expand on tdracer's excellent post, at the time the 777-200X and 777-300X were being developed, all three engine manufacturers were asked for proposals for a more powerful engine.

GE had spent...
10th Jul 2013, 03:14
Replies: 2,185
Views: 1,032,211
Posted By Kiskaloo

EEngr noted: The regulatory agencies - be...

EEngr noted:


The regulatory agencies - be they the American FAA, European EASA, Japanese JAA, or whomever - don't have the knowledge that the OEMs (Boeing, Airbus, etc.) have which is why they...
17th Jun 2013, 21:38
Replies: 12
Views: 3,500
Posted By Kiskaloo

The issue appears to be one of space on the LCF...

The issue appears to be one of space on the LCF and the FAL rather then one of wages and benefits.

If Boeing stretches the center section, as they did to get the 787-9, then that will be too long...
Forum: Tech Log
11th Jun 2013, 21:36
Replies: 55
Views: 25,430
Posted By Kiskaloo

Airbus confirmed she'll go up for the first time...

Airbus confirmed she'll go up for the first time on Friday (14 June) - Airbus says new A350 flies for 1st time on Friday | Business & Technology | The Seattle Times...
7th Jun 2013, 01:02
Replies: 2,185
Views: 1,032,211
Posted By Kiskaloo

JL operated the plane on test flights and at...

JL operated the plane on test flights and at least one revenue flight (as the issue was discovered during a turn) so what did this JL flight crew / ground crew notice that the earlier JL flight crews...
14th May 2013, 14:49
Replies: 2,185
Views: 1,032,211
Posted By Kiskaloo

If there is no obvious signs of damage, then...

If there is no obvious signs of damage, then there very likely is no damage. CFRP (and laminates like GLARE used on the A380) is (are) more resilient to impact than Al is.
Forum: Tech Log
13th May 2013, 19:47
Replies: 72
Views: 22,316
Posted By Kiskaloo

toffeez noted: The NTSB subsequently...

toffeez noted:


The NTSB subsequently issued a follow-up statement noting that this was “contracting language” meant to quickly secure funding for the work and was not meant to imply an...
Forum: Tech Log
30th Apr 2013, 19:23
Replies: 72
Views: 22,316
Posted By Kiskaloo

The electrolyte in the battery is in the form of...

The electrolyte in the battery is in the form of a paste-like substance, PickyPerkins. It only becomes a liquid when exposed to high temperatures (as what happened when the cells entered thermal...
29th Apr 2013, 19:07
Replies: 2,185
Views: 1,032,211
Posted By Kiskaloo

Be sure to stay away from the Airbus A350 as...

Be sure to stay away from the Airbus A350 as well, lasernigel, since it also uses CFRP for it's fuselage.

You might also want to stay away from the Airbus A380, since it has more CFRP in it by...
25th Apr 2013, 17:05
Replies: 2,185
Views: 1,032,211
Posted By Kiskaloo

FAA Lifts 787 Grounding

The FAA today has formally lifted the AD grounding the 787, allowing UA to resume revenue flights at their discretion. EASA, JTSB and other agencies are expected to follow shortly:

FAA clears...
24th Apr 2013, 12:33
Replies: 2,185
Views: 1,032,211
Posted By Kiskaloo

fizz57 Because the only way Boeing,...

fizz57


Because the only way Boeing, Thales or GS Yuasa could get a cell to vent and for that vented electrolyte to catch fire was to massively overcharge the battery. So they focused their...
Forum: Tech Log
23rd Apr 2013, 21:35
Replies: 72
Views: 22,316
Posted By Kiskaloo

I watched the entire proceedings and indeed on...

I watched the entire proceedings and indeed on multiple occasions testimony was given, including by Mr. Bahrami, that neither NH692 nor JL8 was at risk of hull loss so yes, that is a typo.
23rd Apr 2013, 19:51
Replies: 2,185
Views: 1,032,211
Posted By Kiskaloo

As a follow-up to my earlier posts, EASA today...

As a follow-up to my earlier posts, EASA today approved the battery modifications so European operators are now cleared to return the 787 to service (or introduce it into service) with the...
Forum: Tech Log
23rd Apr 2013, 19:14
Replies: 72
Views: 22,316
Posted By Kiskaloo

When asked about the BMU's location, Thales...

When asked about the BMU's location, Thales responded that the closer the BMU is to the cells it is monitoring, the better.

When asked if there was any benefit to having the BMU external to the...
22nd Apr 2013, 15:09
Replies: 2,185
Views: 1,032,211
Posted By Kiskaloo

If the FAA was more worried about Boeing's...

If the FAA was more worried about Boeing's profits than passenger safety, why did they ground the plane in the first place? That action cost Boeing nine to ten figures in deferred revenues, R&D and...
19th Apr 2013, 20:08
Replies: 78
Views: 50,289
Posted By Kiskaloo

In addition to approving the new 787 Battery...

In addition to approving the new 787 Battery Design, FAA spokeswoman Laura Brown said the agency hasn’t changed the Dreamliner’s ETOPS (“extended operations”) certification, which means the 787 will...
Forum: Tech Log
19th Apr 2013, 19:04
Replies: 72
Views: 22,316
Posted By Kiskaloo

Press Release – FAA Approves Boeing 787 Battery...

Press Release – FAA Approves Boeing 787 Battery System Design Changes

Press Release ? FAA Approves Boeing 787 Battery System Design Changes...
19th Apr 2013, 19:03
Replies: 2,185
Views: 1,032,211
Posted By Kiskaloo

Press Release - FAA Approves Boeing 787 Battery...

Press Release - FAA Approves Boeing 787 Battery System Design Changes (http://www.faa.gov/news/press_releases/news_story.cfm?newsId=14554)

The FAA will publish next week the final directive that...
19th Apr 2013, 12:46
Replies: 2,185
Views: 1,032,211
Posted By Kiskaloo

It was the only picture I could find of an Airbus...

It was the only picture I could find of an Airbus electronics bay in a quick Google search, Ancient Mariner, but I agree it doesn't really show anything so I have omitted it.
19th Apr 2013, 02:51
Replies: 2,185
Views: 1,032,211
Posted By Kiskaloo

Racks of equipment seems to be how they do it...

Racks of equipment seems to be how they do it based on these pictures of from the bay of a 737-800 []Photos: Boeing 737-8Q8 Aircraft Pictures | Airliners.net...
19th Apr 2013, 00:34
Replies: 2,185
Views: 1,032,211
Posted By Kiskaloo

Ethiopian Airlines has loaded 787 revenue flights...

Ethiopian Airlines has loaded 787 revenue flights into their system resuming on 25 April (http://airlineroute.net/2013/04/18/et-787-apr13update/). All Things 787 reports that a Boeing team is in...
18th Apr 2013, 03:17
Replies: 2,185
Views: 1,032,211
Posted By Kiskaloo

"Unnamed analysts" (so apply whatever level of...

"Unnamed analysts" (so apply whatever level of salt you deem appropriate) suggest that the FAA will approve the 787's return to service as early as Friday once the NTSB holds their next hearings...
18th Apr 2013, 02:50
Replies: 78
Views: 50,289
Posted By Kiskaloo

golfyankeesierra They certified the 777...

golfyankeesierra


They certified the 777 as suitable for ETOPS-180 before the first revenue flight took off from Dulles for Heathrow.

And it's assumed EASA will certify the A350 as suitable...
18th Apr 2013, 01:25
Replies: 78
Views: 50,289
Posted By Kiskaloo

Since you can fly the 787 without an APU battery...

Since you can fly the 787 without an APU battery or APU, we're honestly saying that because one Ship's Battery failed in flight we should therefore determine the 787 is no longer suitable for...
17th Apr 2013, 12:35
Replies: 78
Views: 50,289
Posted By Kiskaloo

I would not be surprised if the JTSB temporarily...

I would not be surprised if the JTSB temporarily rescinds their approval to allow NH and JL to operate the 787 at ETOPS-180 and the FAA may again decide to follow their lead for PR purposes as they...
17th Apr 2013, 00:54
Replies: 2,185
Views: 1,032,211
Posted By Kiskaloo

I listened to the first two hours and the 787...

I listened to the first two hours and the 787 never came up beyond the opening statements by the FAA and NTSB heads.

The Senators were mostly carping to the FAA head about cuts to contract staff...
16th Apr 2013, 20:58
Replies: 22
Views: 15,255
Posted By Kiskaloo

kessje Qantas remains all-Boeing for...

kessje


Qantas remains all-Boeing for their narrowbodies (JetStar are Airbus).

Turkish currently flies both the 737NG and A320 and ordered both the A320neo and the 737 MAX.

Lion Air,...
16th Apr 2013, 14:04
Replies: 2,185
Views: 1,032,211
Posted By Kiskaloo

Old Engineer From what I have read, the...

Old Engineer


From what I have read, the APU Controller is powered by the APU battery only. So should the battery fail, that powers down the APU controller and the APU. I understand this is the...
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