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Re: Another 737 down
« Reply #630 on: November 14, 2019, 07:58:30 AM »
Generally speaking all airframes have a life limit.   Cycles hurt more than hours.   Nothing lasts forever, not even an ERJ or DC-3 (though they're close).   At some point repairs are not worth the money.   On to a newer jet.
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Re: Another 737 down
« Reply #631 on: November 14, 2019, 10:59:06 AM »
Very much true.

SAS are now retiring their B737 fleet now for the A320/A321-NEO variants, but my friend moved on to A330/A340.

They affectionately call the B737-600 'Lilla Grisen' (the small pig) due to it's fat look due to it's short length  :).
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Re: Another 737 down
« Reply #632 on: November 14, 2019, 11:35:03 AM »
We have reached the point where the most innocuous Service Bulletin from Boeing will make the news. An Airworthiness Directive issued by the FAA will be headlines. United States Senator Jon Tester stated the he would walk before he flew on a 737-Max. Flight Attendants have issues with working aboard a re-certified airplane.

Air accidents usually take months and sometimes years of detailed investigation to determine ALL of the factors that played a role in the loss of the airplane. The "probable cause" of these accidents was published in the media within days. I can't imagine why Boeing did not retaliate and demand a comprehensive investigation when the world press began to besmirch the company's reputation, but it's obviously far too late for that now.

Clearly Boeing would like to re-certify the 737-Max; they have billions invested in the program and the already constructed airplanes. For reasons I will never understand the media seems hell-bent on making sure that never happens. Please don't suggest that they are defending the public interest because it's far more likely that Boeing just provides an easy target.

The damage to Boeing is immeasurable. Any bad press regarding the other airplanes they make could have catastrophic results.

I for one, kind of wish that the press has taken Airbus to task over the loss of Air France 445. Clearly Airbus can't build airplanes for incompetent pilots to fly either.
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Re: Another 737 down
« Reply #633 on: November 14, 2019, 06:44:40 PM »
447, B.

Yeah, Airbus has its own issues for sure. 

There's a reason Embraer has the best safety record in the industry.   People need to learn from them.
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Re: Another 737 down
« Reply #634 on: November 14, 2019, 06:51:44 PM »
Indeed, Airbus recently have had problems with their software for the A320 series, the wolves (journalists) always go in for the kill on the currenly most wounded.
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Re: Another 737 down
« Reply #635 on: November 14, 2019, 07:37:35 PM »
Indeed, Airbus recently have had problems with their software for the A320 series, the wolves (journalists) always go in for the kill on the currenly most wounded.

So true.  The sharks smell blood in the water. 
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Re: Another 737 down
« Reply #636 on: November 14, 2019, 07:43:53 PM »
447, B.

Yeah, Airbus has its own issues for sure. 

There's a reason Embraer has the best safety record in the industry.   People need to learn from them.

Yes 447 - thank you :o
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Re: Another 737 down
« Reply #637 on: November 14, 2019, 09:20:37 PM »
Yes 447 - thank you :o

Typos happen.   :salute :cheers:
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« Reply #638 on: November 15, 2019, 04:15:32 AM »
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Re: Another 737 down
« Reply #639 on: November 15, 2019, 04:19:48 AM »
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