bigdelta

Believe me,I'd only need one shot.

Yes,of corse you do.

Thanks for proving you had absolutely no clue who he was prior to this thread or any other thread or Google search. Thanks for proving you had absolutely no clue who he was prior to this thread or Google search. And w/o a search,what are his other contributions/links to aviation?Or museums?I know,you're clueless but won't admit it.

Jeebus MM,I thought since you were around since the beginnings (or baseball,not time) you would have been a fan

MM=closet Yankees fan! Excellent.

INDEED! You and the rest of you Europal,AirSubsidy pumpers had no clue prior to this thread,but I digress......... Sixth Boeing 787 Makes First Flight, Testing Program Making Good Progress EVERETT, Wash., Oct. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- The final Boeing (NYSE:BA - News) 787 Dreamliner to join the flight test fleet made its first flight today from Paine Field in Everett, Wash. The airplane, ZA006, is the second 787 equipped with General Electric GEnx engines to fly. Captains Christine Walsh and Bill Roberson were at the controls during the 1 hour and 4 minute flight. The airplane landed at Boeing Field at 12:45 p.m. (Pacific time). "It's great to have our last flight test airplane join the fleet," said Scott Fancher, vice president and general manager of the 787 program. "We have been focused on completing the testing required for certification of the 787 with Rolls-Royce engines, because that is the first model we deliver. A great deal of the testing that we've done also applies to the 787s with GE engines and won't need to be repeated," said Fancher. There is, however, a smaller portion of testing that is unique to the engine/airframe combination. In general, this portion includes noise testing, extreme weather operations, function and reliability, and extended operations. In addition, testing to verify the airplane handles the same regardless of engine type and that the systems work on both models is required. Some additional flight tests will be performed on one of the production airplanes, the ninth 787 to be built, but it is not considered a full-time member of the flight test fleet. 787 Testing Progress Report In addition to achieving first flight of ZA006, the Boeing test team has completed a number of flight test milestones in recent weeks. Boeing wrapped up a series of natural and artificial icing tests, meeting all requirements with no changes required. Pilots reported that the airplane continues to handle well even in the presence of ice. Flight loads survey testing, which demonstrates the pressure distribution on the airplane structure throughout the phases of flight in a variety of configurations, also has been completed. The team conducted this testing on ZA004 primarily at the airport at Victorville, Calif. Analysis of this testing continues. A dramatic series of tests that stress the airplane's brakes, called maximum brake energy testing, was completed in late September at Edwards Air Force Base, also in California. ZA001 conducted this testing as well as a series of extreme takeoff and landing conditions including minimum takeoff speed testing. Earlier in the month, ZA001 completed wet runway testing at Roswell, NM. ZA003 flew to Glasgow, Mont., to complete community noise testing. All results were within expectations. As a result of these tests and others, all takeoff performance and handling characteristics testing is complete for the initial version of the 787. Additional testing will be required for 787s equipped with GE engines. The 787 flight test program has logged more than 1,900 hours over 620 flights and completed more than 65 percent of the flight test conditions for 787s with Rolls-Royce engines. Equally important to the testing required in the air is the ground testing required to certify a new airplane. Boeing has completed well over 4,000 hours of ground testing on the same airplanes that are in the flight test program. In addition, fatigue testing has started at a test rig in Everett. Fifteen flights have been simulated. Federal regulations require Boeing to conduct twice as many flight cycles as any airplane in revenue service. Boeing plans to have completed 10,000 flight cycles prior to first delivery. "We continue to be extremely satisfied with the performance of the 787 in its testing operations," said Fancher. "This airplane handles wonderfully and will be a valuable tool for our customers."

#10 - You can trade an old 44 for a new 22. #9 - You can keep one gun at home and have another for when you're on the road. #8 - If you admire a friend's gun and tell him so, he will probably let you try it out a few times. #7 - Your primary gun doesn't mind if you keep another gun for a backup. #6 - Your gun will stay with you even if you run out of ammo. #5 - A gun doesn't take up a lot of closet space. #4 - Guns function normally every day of the month. #3 - A gun doesn't ask , "Do these new grips make me look fat?" #2 - A gun doesn't mind if you go to sleep after you use it. And the Number One reason Why Men Prefer Guns over women..... 1 - You can buy a silencer for a gun!

Boeing, Air Lease Corporation Finalize Order for Up to 60 Next-Generation 737s Press Release Source: Boeing On Monday October 4, 2010, 11:57 am EDT SEATTLE, Oct. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing (NYSE:BA - News) and new leasing company Air Lease Corporation (ALC) have finalized an order for up to 60 Next-Generation 737-800s. The order, first announced at the Farnborough Airshow in July, is for deliveries through 2017. In addition to 54 firm orders the deal includes six additional airplanes to be reconfirmed. "Our management team has been working closely with Boeing for more than 30 years," said Steven F. Udvar-Hazy, chairman and CEO of Air Lease Corporation. "This order for Next-Generation 737-800s continues that great tradition. With this large and long-term commitment we'll be able to offer our clients a most economical, fuel-efficient and versatile airplane, suitable for a variety of profitable missions." "The Next-Generation 737 is one of the world's best-selling airplanes for a number of very good reasons," said Jim Albaugh, president and CEO, Boeing Commercial Airplanes. "Airlines and lessors remain confident in the airplane's ability to deliver outstanding, dependable operational and financial performance across the widest range of missions. We look forward to providing that continued value to Air Lease Corporation and its clients and to a long and successful continued partnership with Steven Udvar-Hazy and his new leasing company." You may (or may not) have heard of Steven Udvar-Hazy. Probably not.

My Yankees stumbled to a 9-17 or so finish to end 1 game back but will beat the Twinkies again.At least they avoid the Rangers and 2 Cliff Lee starts.The rangers play them tough.

I was fortunate to see a no hitter in person by Anibal Sanchez of the Marlins 3 years ago.Exciting stuff indeed. joe,the Yankees are playing the Dead Sox this week,so that's always exciting,espcially with a doubleheader on Sat and playing to win the division and the need to save pitching and not screw up the rotation for the playoffs,since the rotation was set more than a week ago.Yankees used 7 in 1st game with a starter in relief pitching the 9th for a win. September bb is great.

I rinse with mouthwash and only clean the brush with tapwater.Tapwater never in mouth,only bottled water and assorted alcoholic beverages and an occasional Coke Zero.

It was a rate offered to airline employees between IAD & LHR.

I flew the Concorde once-nice mini windows and DC-9 sized cabin.BTW,aren't they on static display someplace?But a bargain at $600 nonetheless. Please Tommy,you condescending prick,regale us once again with your service to His/Her Majesty's service in MI 6 or whatever as a Double Nought spy. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t5aNn4Sfmas

Agreed-some folks have more sense than money.

Thanks mate.

You too-lousy circumstances though. Now,about getting up to BHX for a Villa match,possibly in the late spring.BTW,is footwear required at Villa Park?I figure after being forced to wear shoes/boots all winter in Blighty,you'd be ready to set them free..........

UPDATE 1-Boeing takes orders for two 777s from FedEx Thu Sep 30, 2010 12:32pm EDT * FedEx orders two 777s valued at more than $500 mln * Boeing takes order for one 737, loses three 737 orders * Shares up 0.4 pct. CHICAGO, Sept 30 (Reuters) - Boeing Co (BA.N) said on Thursday it took orders for two wide-body 777s valued at more than $500 million from FedEx (FDX.N) in the week that ended Tuesday. The second-largest plane-maker after Airbus (EAD.PA) also said it took an order for one narrow-body 737 from an unidentified customer. Boeing said, however, it lost orders for three 737s in the latest week, bringing the net total of 737 orders to 248 for the year. Boeing also identified Air China (601111.SS) as the customer behind an order for four 777s previously listed as unidentified. Boeing has a net total of 288 orders on its books for 2010 so far, compared with 263 in all of 2009. FLY Leasing to Acquire Three New Boeing 737- 800s and Sells Three Older Aircraft Press Release Source: FLY Leasing Limited On Thursday September 30, 2010, 8:30 am EDT DUBLIN, Sept. 30 /PRNewswire/ -- FLY Leasing Limited (NYSE:FLY - News) ("FLY"), a global lessor of modern commercial jet aircraft, today announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire three new Boeing 737-800 Next Generation aircraft in a sale and leaseback transaction with flydubai, Dubai's premier low cost airline. The aircraft are scheduled to be delivered new from Boeing in October and December 2010 and in February 2011. FLY also announced that it has sold three older aircraft from its portfolio to two separate purchasers: an A320-200 manufactured in 1995 and two B737-800s manufactured in 2006. The aircraft are currently on lease to three separate airlines. "The acquisition of the three new B737-800s and the sale of three older aircraft fits perfectly with our strategy of managing FLY's portfolio by selectively acquiring more modern and high-demand aircraft and opportunistically selling aircraft from our portfolio," said Colm Barrington, CEO of FLY. "The sale of the three aircraft will generate cash and positive net income for FLY and the new aircraft, which will be acquired with our free cash and new bank debt, will reduce the average age of our portfolio. We are particularly pleased to add flydubai, a successful and fast-growing airline, to our diverse family of global lessees." The purchases and sales of the six aircraft were arranged by FLY's associate and servicing company BBAM LP. Following completion of the transactions, FLY will have a portfolio of 62 aircraft on lease to 33 airlines in 22 countries. The B737-800 is the largest member of the Boeing 737 family and is one of the world's most popular and reliable commercial jets, and is a mainstay of the aircraft operating leasing business. The B737-800 seats between 162-189 passengers, depending on its configuration. flydubai was established by the Government of Dubai in 2008 and began commercial flights in 2009. flydubai currently has a fleet of nine Boeing 737-800 NG aircraft operating to 22 destinations. China Southern unit buys 10 Boeing planes for $699 mln HONG KONG, Sept 30 | Thu Sep 30, 2010 6:14am EDT HONG KONG, Sept 30 (Reuters) - China Southern Airlines (1055.HK) (600029.SS) said on Thursday that its 60-percent-owned unit Xiamen Airlines has agreed to buy 10 Boeing (BA.N) aircraft for about $699 million. The acquisition would be funded partly by the internal resources of Xiamen Airlines and partly through loans by commercial banks, China Southern said in a statement to the Hong Kong stock exchange. ANA to Change Part of Its Boeing 787-8 Orders to the 787-9 Model Press Release Source: All Nippon Airways On Thursday September 30, 2010, 4:27 am EDT TOKYO--(Marketwire - 09/30/10) - At the meeting of the Board of Directors today, ANA has decided to change 15 of its current orders for the Boeing 787-8 aircraft to the 787-9 model. ANA currently has a total of 55 orders for the Dreamliner. The 787-9 aircraft is an extended body version of the 787-8 model, appropriate for short, mid-haul and long-haul international routes. The model will also meet the increasing need for 400 seat-capacity aircraft for domestic routes, and will further improve the flexibility of our fleet and network planning. Furthermore, like the 787-8 model, it is a highly fuel efficient aircraft which will enable ANA to reduce operating costs and carbon dioxide emission.

Why yes I do.I just do it to annoy you,just as the PM did with the curfew to annoy you and prevent you from ordering delivery pizza.

Know anybody coming over soon?

There's always outside-where you belong...........just kidding,relax Ian,those smoking rooms are great because you get the advantage/benefit of secondary smoke too.

Too bad AirSubsidy doesn't make something military worth buying-or do they? Quick Google Tom,jump in!

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A doctor from Israel says, "In Israel the medicine is so advanced that we cut off a man's testicles; we put them into another man, and in 6 weeks he is looking for work." The German doctor comments, "That's nothing, in Germany we take part of the brain out of a person; we put it into another person's head, and in 4 weeks he is looking for work." A Russian doctor says, "That's nothing either. In Russia we take out half of the heart from a person; we put it into another person's chest, and in 2 weeks he is looking for work." The U.S. doctor answers immediately, "That's nothing my colleagues, you are way behind us....in the USA (about a year ago) we grabbed a person with no brains, no heart, and no balls....we made him President of the United States, and now.......the whole country is looking for work."

And some for Boeing too: Boeing Receives Multi-Year Contract from US Navy for 124 F/A-18 and EA-18 Aircraft ST. LOUIS, Sept. 28 /PRNewswire/ -- The Boeing Company (NYSE:BA - News) has been awarded a new multi-year procurement (MYP) contract from the U.S. Navy for 124 F/A-18E/F Super Hornet and EA-18G Growler aircraft. The new contract is valued at $5.297 billion. Under the terms of the agreement, Boeing will deliver 66 Super Hornets and 58 Growlers to the Navy from 2012 through 2015. "The men and women of Boeing are honored to provide the Super Hornet's advanced, combat-proven multirole capability and the EA-18G's unmatched airborne electronic attack capability to the American warfighters serving their nation around the world each day," said Boeing F/A-18 and EA-18 Programs Vice President Kory Mathews. "Procurement of these 124 aircraft through a multi-year contract takes advantage of the full efficiencies of Boeing's production and supplier operations, which will generate more than $600 million in cost savings for U.S. taxpayers." The new contract is the third multi-year agreement between Boeing and the Navy for production of the F/A-18E/F, the Navy's frontline strike fighter, which delivers forward-deployed air combat capability around the world from the decks of 11 Navy aircraft carriers, including ongoing missions in Afghanistan. The EA-18G, the United States' newest combat aircraft, conducts advanced airborne electronic attack (AEA) missions to support Navy and joint force requirements. The EA-18G is scheduled for its first combat deployment later this year. "Boeing and its Hornet Industry Team suppliers have delivered every Super Hornet and Growler on schedule to the warfighter and on budget for the taxpayer from the first Super Hornet delivery," said Mathews. "The first two F/A-18E/F multi-year contracts generated more than $1.7 billion in savings for the United States. We look forward to continuing to provide unmatched capability and value through this contract." Boeing delivered 210 Super Hornets to the Navy during the initial F/A-18E/F MYP, which spanned fiscal years 2000 through 2004. Boeing was then awarded a second MYP that included aircraft procurement during fiscal years 2005 through 2009. Aircraft deliveries under that contract continue through 2011 and total 257 aircraft. The Boeing F/A-18E/F Super Hornet is a multirole aircraft, able to perform virtually every mission in the tactical spectrum, including air superiority, day/night strike with precision-guided weapons, fighter escort, close air support, suppression of enemy air defenses, maritime strike, reconnaissance, forward air control and tanker missions. Boeing has delivered more than 430 F/A-18E/Fs to the U.S. Navy. The Boeing EA-18G Growler is the only air combat platform that delivers full-spectrum AEA capability along with the targeting and self-defense capabilities derived from the Navy's frontline fighter, the F/A-18E/F Block II Super Hornet. A derivative of the two-seat F/A-18F Block II, the EA-18G's highly flexible design enables warfighters to operate either from the deck of an aircraft carrier or from land-based airfields. It is replacing the Navy's current AEA platform, the EA-6B Prowler, which has been in service since 1971. The EA-18G joined the Navy's aircraft fleet in 2008, when it was introduced to fleet training squadron VAQ-129. A unit of The Boeing Company, Boeing Defense, Space & Security (www.boeing.com/bds) is one of the world's largest defense, space and security businesses specializing in innovative and capabilities-driven customer solutions, and the world's largest and most versatile manufacturer of military aircraft. Headquartered in St. Louis, Boeing Defense, Space & Security is a $34 billion business with 68,000 employees worldwide.

Thats where we normally go and we have the wide honeymoon seats always half empty too so you get to pick your seats. After we usually go bowling at Blue O at the Avenue too so it's all in house. The Diamond card for Blue O is a bargain 12,000 Baht for 200 games (60 Baht a game anytime) + 25% off food and drinks and you get a free bottle of Chivas when you buy the card. We save a fortune on it. I may have seen you there and not known it as I do movie and bowl.Wasn't aware of the card-sounds like a great deal. Looks like nothing new tomorrow (new movie day) either as I was in today and zilch.......