I respect and would defend the views of those who wish to see that yet to be completed An-225 proudly flying in Ukraine livery but on a strict basis of the economies of scale I would bet my latest Charvet shirt off my back that Santa Claus will not be leaving all that cash in President Zelensky's stocking next Christmas to further his ambition.

(Written on 06/03/2022)(Permalink)

Look all 'ye conoscenti' we all know about the smaller fleet of An-124s' but I admit not knowing Ukraine had a C5 look alike and yes wasn't it great that the destroyed An-225 was alone able to lift that electric generator from Germany to that Australian town which badly needed it urgently. My point is do we really want to encourage and promote Russian design in aviation? I'm for total support of Boeing and Airbus, leaders in aviation in the 'free world'. (remaining free because of their other 'defence products')

(Written on 05/28/2022)(Permalink)

No, that is a heart over head approach. Uncle Sam could sell some of those well used C-5M Super Galaxies to Ukrine instead as the cost of maintenance and spare parts would make the operation of that unfinished An-225 prohibitive. Getting a certificate of airworthiness might prove elusive if not impossible.By the way there is still no such thing as 'a free lunch'.

(Written on 05/27/2022)(Permalink)

Yes a complete nuisance these paywalls. Anyway anyone that follows aviation knows where most of the Flybe aircraft have been grounded since they ceased operations.

(Written on 11/19/2021)(Permalink)

Yes Nigel I'm afraid it does. A bird never flew on one wing. However I do not intend to fly 'North'for the Summer. Gimme sunshine lots of it.

(Written on 03/29/2021)(Permalink)

Should these alleged substandard parts result in serious loss of life Boeing will be reduced to the level of a minor manufacturer. How can that Corporation be so naive? Can they not see that china has its own burgeoning aviation industry which would love to claim predominance from Boeing?

(Written on 03/30/2019)(Permalink)

As John Keats once said in the opening line of his poem - 'To one who has been long in city pent', etc., This airline fits the bill with this service. The poem should be posted on the back of each seat on their aircraft.

(Written on 07/14/2018)(Permalink)

I do believe that flap failure from this cause will prove to be a serious factor in the demise of those emerging manufacturers in China Japan and Russia who are trying to challenge the global dominance of Boeing and Airbus. If they are having difficulty in this regard those others most certainly will.

(Written on 09/09/2017)(Permalink)