Let's not kid ourselves, this is a pure business decision based on getting fancy butts in the air at the lowest cost. Don't see too many Porsche cabs.

(Written on 09/22/2023)(Permalink)

Ahhhh, , , last time I checked, this was an aviation website. Keep the vitriol to yourself but feel free to discuss at a relevant site. Just not here.

(Written on 09/22/2023)(Permalink)

If they did not know, they should have known. Incompetence or a flawed QA process is not an excuse. Regardless of the size of the airline.

(Written on 09/22/2023)(Permalink)

My guess is owners will dump airframe onto the open market. Fixed and ends up outside of North America. Engines ?????

(Written on 09/15/2023)(Permalink)

more money than brains.

(Written on 09/08/2023)(Permalink)

Smoke and mirrors. Will never see the light of day for many of the reasons mentioned by others.

(Written on 09/01/2023)(Permalink)

Bring back the Gooney bird! Probably the Basler BT-67 with turbo-props. But mostly go with something smaller and US made.

(Written on 08/25/2023)(Permalink)

Avherald is top notch and very up to date. Simon is connected across aviation.

(Written on 08/25/2023)(Permalink)

Do u have anything to back up that odd statement?

(Written on 08/25/2023)(Permalink)

The term "hero" is, IMHO, greatly overused. Those fighting the fires deserve being identified as heroes as they put their lives in harm's way. This pilot is a wonderful man with great values and compassion.

(Written on 08/25/2023)(Permalink)