Airbus and Boeing products running behind schedule

[Samsonite 181]

Weather permitting:

 

[MrMango 669]

Weather permitting:

Well, that's there out!

 

I cannot remember seeing a sunny day in December in Seattle...

[eltib 54]

Showers are predicted from Dec 13-20

[TheFiend 1,181]

All the Boeing fanboys will be sitting in front of their PCs wanking like crazy over the Nightmareliner for the next couple of weeks!!!!!

 

They went crazy over the news of an order for 5 747-8i's from Korean Air.

[wacmedia 277]

Hi,

 

Airbus A400M has beaten the Nightmareliner to first flight. I think the delays on the Boeing plane has been much more damaging to their reputation as its a civilian craft.

[torrenova 644]

Weather permitting:

 

 

Fuck me !

 

Boeing have developed a female aeroplane ! Won't go out in bad weather, likely temperamental and already late for her first appearance !

 

What happens when it is that "time of the month" and you're at 37,000 feet ?

[eltib 54]

Fuck me !

 

Boeing have developed a female aeroplane ! Won't go out in bad weather, likely temperamental and already late for her first appearance !

 

What happens when it is that "time of the month" and you're at 37,000 feet ?

 

Kiss your ass goodbye.

[Samsonite 181]

http://www.flightglobal.com/articles/2009/...8/pictures.html

 

"DATE:13/12/09

SOURCE:Air Transport Intelligence news

PICTURES & VIDEO: Boeing clears 787 to fly 15 December

By Jon Ostrower

 

Boeing has officially set 15 December at 1800 GMT (10:00 a.m. PST) for the first flight of the 787 Dreamliner after receiving final approval from the US Federal Aviation Administration, followed by the flight readiness review and successful completion of high-speed taxi tests.

 

ZA001, the airframer's first 787 Dreamliner, spent six hours on 12 December conducting taxi tests at the company's Everett, Washington facility north of Seattle.

 

The tests saw chief pilot Mike Carriker and engineering test pilot Randy Neville at the controls of the first majority-composite airliner, as it conducted eight runs up and down the 2746m-long (9010ft) runway, gradually building speed.

 

The two final runs, one to the north and one to the south, saw the long-range twin-engine jetliner lift its nose off the runway before returning it gently to the runway about six seconds later.

 

 

Boeing says the tests reached a top speed of 130kts, though radio transmissions between the aircraft, operating at Boeing 001 Experimental, and the Paine Field control tower discussed a top speed of 135kts achieved during the day's taxi tests.

 

Programme officials gathered at 1430 GMT (630 PT) for the flight readiness review, say those familiar with the meeting where the aircraft was cleared to begin its high-speed taxi runs.

 

Before the taxi tests commenced, the US FAA granted Boeing the Experimental Airworthiness Certificate for the 787, officially placing it in the Part 91 regulatory classification and clearing the aircraft to commence flight testing at a time of Boeing's choosing.

 

The three-to-five-hour long first flight of the 787 is now entirely dependent on the weather conditions come Tuesday 15 December.

 

Boeing policy, in general, calls for "good visibility, no standing water on the runway and gentle or no winds" at the time of first flight.

 

According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Tuesday's weather forecasts a 90% chance of rain, with a high temperature near 7C (45F).

 

Boeing has set a target of commencing first flight of the 787 by the close of 2009, while the airframer hopes to achieve certification and first delivery to Japan's All Nippon Airways in the fourth quarter of 2010.

 

Boeing holds 840 firm orders for the 787 Dreamliner, This number does not reflect the recently announced order for 25 787-8s for United Airlines."

 

http://www.flightglobal.com/articles/2009/...8/pictures.html

Edited December 14, 2009 by Samsonite

[eltib 54]

http://www.flightglobal.com/articles/2009/...8/pictures.html

 

"DATE:13/12/09

SOURCE:Air Transport Intelligence news

PICTURES & VIDEO: Boeing clears 787 to fly 15 December

By Jon Ostrower

 

The two final runs, one to the north and one to the south, saw the long-range twin-engine jetliner lift its nose off the runway before returning it gently to the runway about six seconds later.

 

More like 3 seconds. I timed it, for seemed awful short.

[Samsonite 181]

Fuck me !

Boeing have developed a female aeroplane ! Won't go out in bad weather, likely temperamental and already late for her first appearance !

What happens when it is that "time of the month" and you're at 37,000 feet ?

How soon we forget.

 

The A380 was about two years late, far more temperamental, and still, over two years after the first delivery, having problems with both manufacturing and in service reliability. So much so that Airbus refuses to release any data on the subject. You know, given their reputation for hype, smoke and mirrors, that if it was really as good as they would like it to be, it would be printed in large type and John, The Mouth, Leahy would be crowing about it at every opportunity.

 

As previously mentioned it is over two years since the first delivery and nine, almost 10 years since the program was started, and airbust has a grand total of 202 firm orders for the A380 and have only

delivered 20. Two more are scheduled to be delivered by the end of this month.

 

Boeing has already built or have in final assembly fourteen 787s. Two are static test frames, six will be used for certification, and 6 for customers. By the time the plane is certified they will have at least 20, if not more, sitting on the tarmac waiting for delivery.

Edited December 13, 2009 by Samsonite

[Samsonite 181]

More like 3 seconds. I timed it, for seemed awful short.

I watched the video, but didn't time it. What impressed me was it wasn't more than a third of the way down the runway when it started to rotate.

Edited December 13, 2009 by Samsonite

[torrenova 644]

How soon we forget.

 

The A380 was about two years late, far more temperamental, and still, over two years after the first delivery, having problems with both manufacturing and in service reliability. So much so that Airbus refuses to release any data on the subject. You know, given their reputation for hype, smoke and mirrors, that if it was really as good as they would like it to be, it would be printed in large type and John, The Mouth, Leahy would be crowing about it at every opportunity.

 

As previously mentioned it is over two years since the first delivery and nine, almost 10 years since the program was started, and airbust has a grand total of 202 firm orders for the A380 and have only

delivered 20. Two more are scheduled to be delivered by the end of this month.

 

Boeing has already built or have in final assembly fourteen 787s. Two are static test frames, six will be used for certification, and 6 for customers. By the time the plane is certified they will have at least 20, if not more, sitting on the tarmac waiting for delivery.

 

Don't fret, I'm not as serious as the others on this thread. Not on planes anyway

 

I was going to go on the A380 with Singapore Airlines but chose a lower cost flight option. I'll happily fly either and not worry whether it is made out of coke cans or margarine tubs.

 

For me, the 787 is the new 777 (not worrying about size too much) and I know how well that was received. The A380 is just a different game, played on a different field and with a different shaped ball. It was fucked up and cobbled together in design with software issues but in my previous business of investment banking, we had one fuck up after another and yet, we had to make it work somehow.

 

The big deal for me is what do I get on board in economy and no emails from airsafe.com

[CheshireTom 1,377]

How soon we forget.

 

The A380 was about two years late, far more temperamental, and still, over two years after the first delivery, having problems with both manufacturing and in service reliability.

 

The A380 first flight wasn't two years late. It took place four months after roll-out, compared to the 29 months since the Dreamliner was unveiled.

[MrMango 669]

What impressed me was it wasn't more than a third of the way down the runway when it started to rotate.

That would not surprise me. With a light fuel load and no passengers, it would be very light. I am sure that they would not want to rotate much later, in case of breaking problems, etc.

[torrenova 644]

The A380 first flight wasn't two years late. It took place four months after roll-out, compared to the 29 months since the Dreamliner was unveiled.

 

The rather quaint thing is that we will never forget the date of the roll out, even though it was so long ago. 7/8/7.

[TheFiend 1,181]

Be prepared for floods in USA tomorrow as the BigBunky, Mr Magoo, Scallywally and the Boeing Fanboys start wanking like crazy over the webcam show of the first flight..... They'll all cum within seconds of takeoff!

 

:wanker

[MrMango 669]

Be prepared for floods in USA tomorrow as the BigBunky, Mr Magoo, Scallywally and the Boeing Fanboys start wanking like crazy over the webcam show of the first flight..... They'll all cum within seconds of takeoff!

 

:wanker

Why pick on me? I don't give a rats ass if it gets off the ground.

[torrenova 644]

Be prepared for floods in USA tomorrow as the BigBunky, Mr Magoo, Scallywally and the Boeing Fanboys start wanking like crazy over the webcam show of the first flight..... They'll all cum within seconds of takeoff!

 

:wanker

 

Hope their are no trees at the end of the runway as it does a fly past !

[CheshireTom 1,377]

At least it will answer the question ..... "What will come first, the Dreamliner's first flight or BigD's big move?"

[Samsonite 181]

Hope their are no trees at the end of the runway as it does a fly past !

Good One, but it probably went right over their heads.

[CheshireTom 1,377]

Good One, but it probably went right over their heads.

 

Do you know if True is showing it live?

Edited December 15, 2009 by CheshireTom

[BigDUSA 71]

Be prepared for floods in USA tomorrow as the BigBunky, Mr Magoo, Scallywally and the Boeing Fanboys start wanking like crazy over the webcam show of the first flight..... They'll all cum within seconds of takeoff!

 

 

 

The test flight, more than two years behind schedule, could help restore credibility for the No. 2 plane-maker behind Airbus .

 

Here are five facts about the 787 Dreamliner:

 

* The 787 Dreamliner promises greater fuel efficiency through the use of durable, light-weight composite materials.

 

* Planes in the 787 family have list prices between $150 million and $205.5 million (92 million and 126 million pounds).

 

* Boeing has taken orders for 840 Dreamliners.

 

* The most recent delay results from a structural problem within the side-of-body joint of the aircraft -- the connection of the wing to the fuselage.

 

* The 787 will use 20 percent less fuel for comparable missions in similarly sized airplanes.

[eltib 54]

The test flight, more than two years behind schedule, could help restore credibility for the No. 2 plane-maker behind Airbus .

 

Here are five facts about the 787 Dreamliner:

 

* The 787 Dreamliner promises greater fuel efficiency through the use of durable, light-weight composite materials. - TBD

 

* Planes in the 787 family have list prices between $150 million and $205.5 million (92 million and 126 million pounds). -

Truth

 

* Boeing has taken orders for 840 Dreamliners. - half truth how many cancellations?

 

* The most recent delay results from a structural problem within the side-of-body joint of the aircraft -- the connection of the wing to the fuselage. - truth

 

* The 787 will use 20 percent less fuel for comparable missions in similarly sized airplanes. - TBD

 

 

TBD = To be determined

[eltib 54]

Hope their are no trees at the end of the runway as it does a fly past !

 

Good One, but it probably went right over their heads.

 

 

It didn't with me.

 

 

Edited December 15, 2009 by eltib

[Samsonite 181]

The A380 first flight wasn't two years late...

I didn't say it was, but it was delivered almost two years late.