I saw this on the news..the plane was obviously in very bad shape and broken apart..the news last night said he was not the pilot of the aircraft, and he was lying on the ground when rescuers arrived..glad all are ok...

(Written on 16/08/2019)(Permalink)

southwest airlines did not continue to grow and be in the marketing position they are without a strategic business plan and managers who know the ins and outs of the business..they are known for having only a 737 fleet,so if a decision is made to try another type of aircraft,rest assured it will be well thought out and approved by their unions..

(Written on 15/08/2019)(Permalink)

I don't think this rule would or should prove to be a problem for any pilot..most people,even drinkers,do not realize that the smell of alcohol,partiularly sweeter alcohol like bourbon,goes into your system and stays there for a while..it does not mysteriously disappear because of mouthwash or sleeping for a few hours...

(Written on 14/08/2019)(Permalink)

that would truly be an historical find,on a par with the titanic..with all of the technology there is now, and satellite imageing,it just might work..it has been a mystery for so long and the source of lots of "tall tales" as to what happened to ms earhart and her plane..

(Written on 13/08/2019)(Permalink)

per news reports,they did reopen,but there were massive protests still ongoing and protesters and military police were mixed in with the passenger...

(Written on 13/08/2019)(Permalink)

if there will be an extended, or possible never go back into use scenario, certainly the airlines (at least the u.s. carriers) who have purchased them could park them in the desert where a lot of other old airplanes are..surely there are useable parts that have nothing to do with the computer system and the other issues involved,that could be "recycled",as most of htes airxcraft are not that old..

(Written on 13/08/2019)(Permalink)

what a lovely gesture..as a norm, retiring pilots are treated to a waterspray arrival by the airport firetrucks,and a cake and ballons at the entry gate..this was an added bonus for this man! i wish him the best in his retirement...

(Written on 12/08/2019)(Permalink)

I hope the expansion turns out to be a great marketing strategy..so often when airlines expand to new routes and markets,it either takes a while for it to be profitable, or it does not work out at all..

(Written on 09/08/2019)(Permalink)

welcome back home sir..rip..how remarkable his son was able to do this..god bless them and I am sure there are still memories from childhood...

(Written on 09/08/2019)(Permalink)

what is that often used expression.."everything old is new again"...

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