I'm only flying Airbus from now on... As an engineer I'm astonished such safety measures are swept aside by Boeing.
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Boeing 777 - it's quite safe as long as you are flying to somewhere warm
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Boeing 777 - it's quite safe as long as you are flying to somewhere warm
"Never argue with stupid people, they will drag you down to their level and beat you with experience". Mark Twain -
The whole fleet was grounded, even though the accident was considered a freak event.
They had to re-enforce the fuel tanks and undercarriage - and because this meant more weight, they had to redesign a stack of other things to make them lighter (even down to redesigning the seats).
Only then were they allowed to fly again - over a year later.
At the time I was thinking "every time a Boeing falls out of the sky, they don't ground every 747/777/727 in the world"....
But I guess it will be cheaper to pay millions in compensation if people die, then to compensate airlines for billions for taking their planes out of commission for a year. -
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It's not only flying to somewhere warm, you've got to get back to cold old blighty
Yup, Airbus for me too'elf and safety guruComment
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Are you trying to say that Americans are a bunch of money grabbing and corrupt idiots who would sell their own mother if they thought they could make a buck???Is God willing to prevent evil, but not able? Then he is not omnipotent. Is he able, but not willing? Then he is malevolent. Is he both able and willing? Then whence cometh evil? Is he neither able nor willing? Then why call him God? - EpicurusComment
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Originally posted by PM-Junkie View PostAre you trying to say that Americans are a bunch of money grabbing and corrupt idiots who would sell their own mother if they thought they could make a buck???
Made in America with pride."Never argue with stupid people, they will drag you down to their level and beat you with experience". Mark TwainComment
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The bad part that needs to be replaced was made by Rolls-Royce.
It's the UK aviation board that is trying to play it down - US report on the issue is far more open.Comment
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Hate to upset you guys but the Engine Management Systems are designed by the same company. Also, depending on the type of craft they may even have the same Trent engin as in the 777 ( I think it is on one of the airbuses but maybe wrong here )
If it is going to crash it will crash !Last edited by zara_backdog; 14 March 2009, 17:13.Just call me Matron - Too many handbagsComment
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Actually, when I heard yesterday on Radio 4 "Rolls Royce should have a redesigned part available within 12 months" I sort of thought "SH*T!!!! don't go on a 777".Public Service Posting by the BBC - Bloggs Bulls**t Corp.
Officially CUK certified - Thick as f**k.Comment
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Originally posted by Fred Bloggs View PostActually, when I heard yesterday on Radio 4 "Rolls Royce should have a redesigned part available within 12 months" I sort of thought "SH*T!!!! don't go on a 777".
Versions of the Trent desinged by RR are in service on the Airbus A330, A340, A380 so do you wish to avoid those as well then!Just call me Matron - Too many handbagsComment
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Originally posted by zara_backdog View PostVersions of the Trent desinged by RR are in service on the Airbus A330, A340, A380 so do you wish to avoid those as well then!
... although there isn't much water to be had on final, 300 metres short of 27L at Heathrow...
Also if Wiki can be believed, only the Trent 777 is affected
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/British...at-exchanger-3
"Other aircraft, or Boeing 777 aircraft powered by GE or Pratt and Whitney engines, are not affected by the problem"Last edited by centurian; 14 March 2009, 17:44.Comment
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