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[Gaz]

737 Max cleared to fly in Europe...

A more civilized boarding to be expected in airports.

After you...

No please...

I insist...

No really, you first...

....

Europe brings back Boeing 737 MAX – DW – 01/27/2021

Airlines operating in Europe, such as TUIfly or Ryanair, can fly the 737 MAX again after its grounding. But is it really needed — and will passengers be willing to board? Andreas Spaeth is looking for answers.

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Whilst not a fan of the man at all, something President Trump said last year makes sense to me - it needs rebranding. Get all the safety approvals going and then just change the name of it - 737 Super, 737 Yuge... Anything, just give it a different name and the average consumer won't have a clue or will have forgotten about it by Christmas.

 

[muck]

737 Max cleared to fly in Europe...

However …

The EU's civil aviation regulator has moved away from a 2011 agreement with the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration regarding the mutual acceptance of certifications. Previously, American aircraft builders could obtain certifications for European airspace through the FAA largely without EASA's involvement, the latter accepting the certifications made by the former. Similar agreements with Brazil and Canada have also been amended.

Speaking to the European Parliament, EASA's executive director Patrick Ky explained the decision with "many lessons learned" from the Boeing 737 Max crashes, the investigation of which shed light on a lack of oversight of the FAA. He acknowledged that the new approach will lengthen future certification processes but said it was necessary to fulfill EASA's duties. (Source, English)

 

[Telmar]

Pretty sure the FAA will be much more vigilant. They' re lucky the crashes did' nt happen in the USA.

 

[muck]

Pretty sure the FAA will be much more vigilant. They' re lucky the crashes did' nt happen in the USA.

Seeing how the EASA discontinued their cooperation with the regulators of Brazil and Canada also, I suppose this is not a retaliatory measure but rather a preemptive strike against criticism to the effect that safety considerations were ignored to save money and cut down work hours. The truth is, EASA is lucky the crashes didn't happen in the EU either.

 

[Fish&Chips]

An Airbus A350 of Lufthansa has performed the longest non-stop flight in the company's history. Flying 13,303 km from Hamburg to Mount Pleasant, Falkland Islands, the aircraft delivered a team of scientists and sailors that will board the German research vessel "Polarstern" for a mission in the Antarctic.

For COVID-19 safety, the Lufthansa crew of 16 and their 92 passengers had been quarantined for two weeks in a hotel and were then shuttled to Hamburg Airport. After another quarantine in the Falklands, the air crew will return to Munich on 3 February taking the previous "Polarstern" crew along.

Link in German

 

[Picanha]

A few pics I found

RAF Mount Pleasant

D-AIXP landing at RAF Mount Pleasant

Turnaround by RAF personnel

 

[Picanha]

The new way of flying longer routes after Corona?

Airbus Prepares To Begin Assembling The First A321XLR

Airbus Prepares To Begin Assembling The First A321XLR - Simple Flying

On Tuesday, Airbus announced that its sites are now gearing up for Major Component Assembly of its newest…

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On Tuesday, Airbus announced that its sites are now gearing up for Major Component Assembly of its newest addition to the A320neo family – the A321XLR. Featuring design alterations to accommodate a new fuel tank that will put the X in eXtra long-range, final assembly is scheduled to commence in the second half of 2021

This is what it feels like:

TAP A321 Neo LR: New York to Porto

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[muck]

328SS (ex Dornier) is going to build the Dornier 328 again: Click

Despite the ongoing aviation crisis, 328SS – now Deutsche Aircraft Limited – are still pressing ahead with their D328eco. Citing tougher environmental laws and the European public's growing demand for more sustainable air travel, they believe a market exists to replace older regional aircraft – particularly on short routes eyed with suspicion. They claim the only aircraft with somewhat similar features is the ATR42-600.

The D328eco should take to the skies in 2025. It will seat 43 passengers and be capable of single-pilot operation. The company has chosen engines and fuel systems optimised for green fuels and claims their product will consume less than 2.6 litres per passenger per 100 kilometres. The top speed is 324 knots, the service ceiling 30,000 feet, the range 1,100 nautical miles. (Source, German)

 

[snowmanca]

Whilst not a fan of the man at all, something President Trump said last year makes sense to me - it needs rebranding. Get all the safety approvals going and then just change the name of it - 737 Super, 737 Yuge... Anything, just give it a different name and the average consumer won't have a clue or will have forgotten about it by Christmas.

The company has been doing a sort of soft rebrand on it the last few months, they were noticed shifting to using 737-8 and 737-9 in public statements without any huge announcement, these references to the planes like this had been around in technical documents for a while as one way to clarify length and fit out options. Where before they previously would have stated it as 737-Max 8, 737-Max 9 or just 737-Max in public statements.

I would not be surprised if they go with a PR strategy I have seen on some other projects do and continue using the tarnished name for anything they need to say bad about it or the process in the near future, and use the alternate name when saying anything good, eventually dropping the tarnished name from any official statements in like another year or two.

 

[colin traveller]

 

[Gaz]

Surprised it took this long, to be honest. Bombardier threw millions, if not billions at the Lear 85 programme which didn't pan out. The 70 and 75 are almost ten years old and they themselves are just spruced up 40s and 45s. Nobody has bought a brand new 70 in four or five years and deliveries of 75s have slowed right down - they tried to make the 75 more relevant by making the 75 Liberty but it still didn't pan out.

Just not surprised.

Bombardier have left themselves in a strange position - have sold off the Dash 8, Twin Otter, CRJ and CSeries and are now down to just the Global and Challenger lines. The Challenger 350 and 650 are updated 300s and 600s, which are both old aircraft now. The Global 5500 and 6500 are updated 5000s and 6000s, but admittedly with a new wing and engine. Have to wonder if they're pinning a lot of hopes on the Global 7500 and 8000.

 

[Telmar]

Getting there is half of the fun...not always though...

Good that noone got hurt.

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[colin traveller]

Boeing 747 loses parts after take-off from Maastricht, diverts to Liege - Two people injured

A Boeing 747-400BCF freighter registered VQ-BWT (MSN 24975) flying for Bermuda-based Longtail Aviation took off from runway 21 at Maastricht Aachen

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[morris]

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Tests of the Yak-40 with an electric engine

Russian engineers have created an electric motor for a passenger plane. So far, it has been installed on a Yak-40 turbojet, but in the future it will be able to replace the power plants that are now running on fuel.
The first step towards creating an electric plane has been taken. The Yak-40 with a hybrid power plant is taxiing to the runway. A superconducting electric motor for this class of aircraft is being tested for the first time in the world. So far, only acceleration to 140 kilometers per hour. But this is enough to evaluate the performance of the system.

 

[muck]

Boeing 747 loses parts after take-off from Maastricht, diverts to Liege - Two people injured

A Boeing 747-400BCF freighter registered VQ-BWT (MSN 24975) flying for Bermuda-based Longtail Aviation took off from runway 21 at Maastricht Aachen

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What are the odds there'd be two of those incidents on the same day, with damages on the ground no less? But sheesh. That first engine looks toast. I'm surprised how long it was on fire. Nevermind the airstream failing to blow out the flames, how come the fire-extinguishing systems didn't work?

 

[snowmanca]

What are the odds there'd be two of those incidents on the same day, with damages on the ground no less? But sheesh. That first engine looks toast. I'm surprised how long it was on fire. Nevermind the airstream failing to blow out the flames, how come the fire-extinguishing systems didn't work?

A pilot that frequently does accident reviews said it looked like the engine did get shut down, and the fire that continued looked like may be residual hydraulic fluid and/or oil, though it is possible one of those lines got damaged due to the shaking after the fan became unbalanced.

Either way it was occurring outside of where the normal engine ignition happens, which is likely where most of the retardant is directed.

 

[snowmanca]

Looks like this recent accident was the last straw, granted the prior ones were on a different type than the recent 777 incident. The FFA is going to require Pratt and Whitney engines (in US airspace) of similar type that was an issue on the recent 777 to have their fan blades inspected by the manufacturer. Though it sounds like P&W did not sell well on the 777 vs the GE offering this generation.

 

[colin traveller]

Airbus and Norwegian reach agreement to cancel order

Airbus and Norwegian reach agreement to cancel order During a court hearing about Norwegian's restructuring in Ireland, it has become clear that Airbus and Norwegian have reached a...

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Russia and UAE team-up to build supersonic passenger aircraft

Russia and UAE team-up to build supersonic passenger aircraft Russia's Minister of Industry and Trade has announced that the United Aircraft Corporation is to establish a joint-ven...

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Why would the Russians even bother again when the UAE bailed out on the AN -132D at the end

Qatar F-15QA starting crew training at Scott AFB

Qatar F-15QA starting crew training at Scott AFB Updated Boeing has started to move the first of six F-15QAs to Scott AFB/Midamerica Airport (IL), for crew training. The airfield i...

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After what happend the last time I presume the change of location to a Civil Airport is the reason as such ???????

 

[morris]

Ukraine may offer Boeing to localize aircraft production at Antonov - Feb. 24, 2021

Ukraine has an experience of possible cooperation with the U.S. company Boeing, in particular, on the localization… - Feb. 24, 2021. By Interfax-Ukraine

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[colin traveller]

Boeing Produces Last 787 from Everett Plant

MIAMI - Boeing has today produced its last 787 Dreamliner destined for ANA, number 1095, from its Everett plant. It will be moved at 10 pm tonight local time.

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