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Forum: Rumours & News
9th May 2024, 00:04
Replies: 179
Views: 65,819
Posted By tdracer

I could be wrong, but my understanding is that is...

I could be wrong, but my understanding is that is not the only Spirit division that makes Airbus parts - some are made in the US.
Forum: Rumours & News
8th May 2024, 23:21
Replies: 179
Views: 65,819
Posted By tdracer

Given the crap that Spirit is allegedly shipping...

Given the crap that Spirit is allegedly shipping to Boeing, I have to wonder why Airbus is so steadfast in keeping Spirit as a supplier (including steps to make it harder for Boeing to re-acquiring...
Forum: Rumours & News
26th Apr 2024, 21:53
Replies: 179
Views: 65,819
Posted By tdracer

I'm not sure I put much stock in the 'lack of...

I'm not sure I put much stock in the 'lack of union workforce' drumbeat (especially since much of that drumbeating seems to be originating with the IAM Union).
Two factors to keep in mind - prior to...
Forum: Rumours & News
17th Apr 2024, 23:43
Replies: 179
Views: 65,819
Posted By tdracer

The 777X wing is composite, as are several other...

The 777X wing is composite, as are several other major structural elements (this going back to the original 777) such as the cabin floor and some of the tail. The fuselage itself is still aluminum...
Forum: Rumours & News
15th Apr 2024, 20:47
Replies: 179
Views: 65,819
Posted By tdracer

Actually the part about promoting aviation was...

Actually the part about promoting aviation was removed from the FAA charter several years ago.
That being said, the FAA is still obligated to consider the 'cost effectiveness' of its various...
Forum: Rumours & News
14th Apr 2024, 21:43
Replies: 179
Views: 65,819
Posted By tdracer

Sully, yes (although as a hull loss, not a fatal...

Sully, yes (although as a hull loss, not a fatal hull loss since no one died). "Bad Luck" accidents are included, as is blatant crew error.
Germanwings - probably not. The stats specifically...
Forum: Rumours & News
14th Apr 2024, 21:39
Replies: 179
Views: 65,819
Posted By tdracer

Talk about cherry picking stats! There are...

Talk about cherry picking stats! There are substantial systems differences between the various 737 versions (-1/200, -3/4/500, -6/7/8/900NG, and MAX). The -1/200 really was a 1960s design, and it's...
Forum: Rumours & News
13th Apr 2024, 22:47
Replies: 179
Views: 65,819
Posted By tdracer

Also demonstrably false. MCAS met current...

Also demonstrably false. MCAS met current certification standards - but only because of some very bad assumptions regarding pilot reactions and training. MCAS failure was classified as "MAJOR"...
Forum: Rumours & News
13th Apr 2024, 19:38
Replies: 179
Views: 65,819
Posted By tdracer

Sorry, but "1960s safety record" is a...

Sorry, but "1960s safety record" is a demonstrably false statement.
Hull loss statistics for the 737NG series is nearly identical to the A320 series (stats as of 2022 - they may have changed a bit...
Forum: Rumours & News
12th Apr 2024, 17:40
Replies: 179
Views: 65,819
Posted By tdracer

It depends on the nature of the crash. For...

It depends on the nature of the crash. For example, I doubt many people find the A350 crash that happened a few months ago reflects badly on Airbus.
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