2 Air Canada planes have a near miss

Although this occurred on March 8,2020 it just goes to show you that reducing the number of aircraft flying doesn't reduce some dangers. Also makes you wonder what's going to happen at thousands of airports that now have almost no activity. It's nesting season, and birds will be very happy to have all this new airspace. The rule of unexpected consequences applies. (simpleflying.com) さらに...

Boeing outsourcing of software development

Much has been written about the 737Max's problems, but this topic has hardly been mentioned. The author writes for Bloomberg, but this was published in the Sydney Morning Herold. (www.smh.com.au) さらに...

Thai Airlines A330 chops off tail of Gulfstream

While the A330 wasn't damaged badly, there are plenty of commercial aircraft available to take it's place while it's repaired. Business jets are in critical demand due to the Corona virus, so this plane will be missed. (samchui.com) さらに...

747 supertanker in battle to save Brazilian forests

This is an amazing aircraft. It can fill, fly to a fire within 300 miles, drop its load, return, refill, and be on it's way within an hour. (www.ktvu.com) さらに...

Southwest grounds two 737NG due to cracked pickle forks

Pickle forks are supposed to last the life of the plane, and now there's a 5% early failure rate. This is terrible news for Southwest and other carriers that are heavily invested in 737's. (komonews.com) さらに...

BBC article on the 737Max problems--Best Yet

Best article so far on explaining in layman's terms what's happened with the 737Max. Simple language, well written, great graphics, and produced by a non-US news agency. Keeps the bias to a minimum. (www.bbc.co.uk) さらに...

Review of Airbus 220

Delta has begun using the A220. The passenger reviews are pretty darn good. Can't comment on cockpit features. As long as they don't fall out of the air, airlines will give this plane a good look. Fuel savings are huge. (www.businessinsider.com) さらに...

Sierra snow causes plane wheelie

Sierra snow, locally referred to as cement, added so much weight to the tail of this Citation X that it raised the aircraft nose over a period of hours. (www.rgj.com) さらに...

Drone View of Napa Earthquake

Nicely done short video of Napa Earthquake damage. This is a good way to use drones. (www.cnn.com) さらに...

Doomsday aircraft critical to US security, not scheduled to be replaced until 2038

The US military is relying on a handful of vintage 1960 aircraft to keep us safe in case of a nuclear war? The 707 was a good plane, but the military couldn't get a replacement into the budget in 1990 or 2000, or 2010, or 2020? Our national security controlled by a flock of ducks. (www.popularmechanics.com) さらに...