This isn't a 'cheap labor' issue in my opinion. It's a quality control/specification issue resulting from a faulty corporate culture. If you build to the worst end of acceptable and inspect to the worst end of acceptable, without regard to drift of production processes, you're exposed. Boeing's corporate culture appears to be so financially biased that they do not appear capable of pursuing quality in the ruthless manner aviation requires. Stockholders need to get fed up and demand a complete change in executive leadership that results in the design, test, production and support of one thing - outstandingly excellent aircraft. Do this and the profit will result.

(Written on 2021/07/14)(Permalink)

Until things straighten out, I'm driving.

(Written on 2021/07/03)(Permalink)

Yet another attempt by the Air Force to get rid of A-10s without regard to the lives saved by the aircraft. Without a clear and unbiased assessment of how many hours are left in the airframes PLUS a replacement plan (and not by B-1B bombers or F-16 fighters), every single A-10 needs to be kept in top shape and the pilots given sufficient flight time to maintain proficiency.

(Written on 2021/07/01)(Permalink)

Why not try something different and have the NTSB look into Boeing's safety practices on the 787? A break in the paradigm between FAA and industry might be a possible great learning opportunity. I know it's not the NTSB's purview. But if you want a different result, it requires doing something different.

(Written on 2021/06/04)(Permalink)

I'm not a pilot. But I think the watch phrase would be - 'If I THINk I can make it, I'd better NOT go.' One should know their capabilities, experience and aircraft are suited to the conditions.

(Written on 2021/06/02)(Permalink)

Kind of sounds like Elio Motors but with supersonic aircraft.

(Written on 2021/05/24)(Permalink)

Dumb article.

(Written on 2021/04/24)(Permalink)

I gather the conversion cost would be prohibitive even now despite how relatively cheap A380s are going to become on the used aircraft market.

(Written on 2021/03/06)(Permalink)

If quality produced is as excellent as it must be, it will be a good business decision.

(Written on 2020/09/30)(Permalink)

My goodness people. Regardless of party, wanting harm to people is just wrong. And this site is about aviation, for crying out loud.

(Written on 2020/09/24)(Permalink)