I loved the 727 as a ramp agent. We could load that aircraft full of bags, mail, and freight and it would hold weight with no issues.

(Written on 12/08/2020)(Permalink)

It was about getting the aircraft in the air and doing the minimum cleaning. One of two things are going to happen now. One the turn time will be greater so the cabin cleaning team can accomplish these new standards. Two the cabin cleaning company will put extra cleaners on board to accomplish these task so the turn time does not change. My bet is option 2 will happen once normal flying returns but some airlines are not going to want to pay for the extra cleaners.

(Written on 01/04/2020)(Permalink)

It does but if the main deck had freight (containers or pallets)on it the steps would not be accessible.

(Written on 26/03/2020)(Permalink)

It doesn't appear there was a slide deployed from the video. It would be bright yellow and easy to see. There are no steps for the crew to use to exit either. I guess they figured it was best to get out quickly since they could not set the brakes.

(Written on 26/03/2020)(Permalink)

The guy has no clue how the industry works. You are dead on about the suppliers suffering because any debt owed to them will be tied up in court. The airlines work with companies that are not huge companies and even a $20k invoice will greatly affect the company. He needs to focus on what the textbook he is teaching from says and let the professionals run the industry. Maybe he was the only one the Post could get to make those statements.

(Written on 24/03/2020)(Permalink)

The mess with the Atlanta City Hall is forcing the state to try and do something to ensure new businesses will still come to GA. The current mayor inherited a big mess and is trying to clean it up but a shovel wont do it. She needs a monster excavator with what was dumped in her lap. It may be to late though.

(Written on 03/01/2020)(Permalink)

There would not be a pilot in the aircraft under tow like this one. Most airlines that use the tug like this have trained ground staff in the cockpit a brake rider. That person monitors the APU and will set the aircraft brakes upon arrival at its gate, remote pad or tech ops. I did this job for many years and was fortunate enough to not be part of an incident. It's hard to tell from the video but a couple of questions would be: 1- Was the A321 parked in the proper spot on what looks like a remote pad or gate? 2- Was the tug driver on the centerline due to the aircraft that had pushed from the other gate. The speed that someone mentioned is not as fast as it appears and it can be deceiving Stopping the tug with a half million pound aircraft behind is not like stopping your truck or car with a trailer. It does not stop on dime despite having the brakes pressed to the floor.

(Written on 02/01/2020)(Permalink)

If global emissions and climate change are more important than your job then maybe you should resign so the next in line can upgrade or come off reserve. You can then join their movement. You implied that you were on reserve recently when you did the research. Then you stated you have not been in a while so your data is old and therefore may no longer be accurate. Your livelihood depends on airplanes and the aviation is easy to pick on. How about the governments who are complaining but yet ride in entourages with multiple large SUVs? They are more at fault that the aviation industry. So the questions begs, if your livelihood depends on airplanes then why not defend the steps the airlines and manufactures are making towards reducing emissions instead of agreeing with people who truly only want to point at one very small part?

(Written on 27/11/2019)(Permalink)

By your theory that people should travel less also means less jobs for pilots (you won't be on reserve anymore but you will need an updated resume), F/A's, mechanics, ground crews, and etc... Also you theory implies less travel which means people should never leave their house based on the worry about emissions. I do not know the numbers because I don't sit around researching but I would imagine the amount of fuel that cars/trucks burn worldwide would exceed jet fuel.

(Written on 27/11/2019)(Permalink)

Based on your statement the same could be said about all the cars on the road. All are headed in the same direction on the highway. If airplanes, according to the article are only 2.5%, then where is the rest coming from? Aviation is easy to blame but not the major problem.

(Written on 08/11/2019)(Permalink)