That was a very good "read". I love automation but it needs to be implemented just as the article suggests. Same with automobiles. I think we will see a lot of automation but I'm not sure we'll EVER embrace totally autonomous "driverless" cars. I could be wrong but there's just too much liability with that level of automation in my opinion.

(Written on 2018/07/20)(Permalink)

It's really easy... just don't feed the trolls... downvote the dumbass comments and move on.

(Written on 2018/07/02)(Permalink)

Yes they are sir!

(Written on 2018/07/02)(Permalink)

It would be greatness if this ever comes to fruition. I grew up in the 60's and remember when Congress cancelled funding for the Boeing SST. I was pretty bummed about it as a kid. I believe that materials technology and tech in general has progressed to the point where this is actually viable. Having endured many many international flights of 12-16 hours, cutting travel times by half, third or even a quarter would be a God-send.

(Written on 2018/07/02)(Permalink)

I'm probably in the minority here... but I think this is a good idea.

(Written on 2018/06/08)(Permalink)

That is one of my favorite Twilight episodes.... it wasn't until years later (yes... I'm old) after the Star Trek series came out that I realized the dude on the plane was Captain Kirk!

(Written on 2018/06/08)(Permalink)

I didn't realize AB has this gap in orders for the A350.

(Written on 2018/06/08)(Permalink)

I guess this is almost as good as having the guy put on a "no fly" list - for two years :)

(Written on 2018/05/18)(Permalink)

Impressive to say the least!

(Written on 2018/04/27)(Permalink)

I wish them success. It would be really cool if international flight times (North America to Europe, North America to Asia, Asia to Europe, etc) could be reduced to 6 hours or less. I understand the technical hurdles of designing, building and maintaining a SST, but you'd think by now, we'd have figured out how to do it cost effectively.

(Written on 2018/03/23)(Permalink)