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Post by georgeberrysafro on Apr 17, 2024 17:14:35 GMT
As a frequent flyer and aviation enthusiast I normally always check the type of plane I fly on. There's no way I'd fly on a Boeing 787 - the latest US Senate hearing talks about how their engineers feared the 787 Dreamliner would break apart mid-air - and that workers would PHYSICALLY JUMP on parts of the plane to get them to fit and allign! How the FAA hasn't grounded the fleet I've no idea. This is after the anti-ice issue that could cause the engines to loose thrust if it's used too long - the fix? A sticky note on the panel saying not to have it on over 10 minutes. Boeing whistleblower: Staff 'jumped like Tarzan' on jet parts to fit them
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Post by marylandstoke on Apr 18, 2024 14:43:20 GMT
As a frequent flyer and aviation enthusiast I normally always check the type of plane I fly on. There's no way I'd fly on a Boeing 787 - the latest US Senate hearing talks about how their engineers feared the 787 Dreamliner would break apart mid-air - and that workers would PHYSICALLY JUMP on parts of the plane to get them to fit and allign! How the FAA hasn't grounded the fleet I've no idea. This is after the anti-ice issue that could cause the engines to loose thrust if it's used too long - the fix? A sticky note on the panel saying not to have it on over 10 minutes. Boeing whistleblower: Staff 'jumped like Tarzan' on jet parts to fit themAll Air Alaska planes on an emergency ground stop. No cause listed at this time.
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Post by mickeythemaestro on Apr 18, 2024 15:19:14 GMT
Bloody hell. I hate flying at the best of times. I might go full on Dennis Bergkamp 🤔 😆
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Post by marylandstoke on Apr 18, 2024 16:05:19 GMT
Bloody hell. I hate flying at the best of times. I might go full on Dennis Bergkamp 🤔 😆 I take it you will be able to cater to every one of Henrita Ruizendaal‘s needs. ![](//storage.proboards.com/800541/thumbnailer/XxnXcMDNwRxovQEUYRMr.png)
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Post by tommycarlsberg on Apr 18, 2024 16:06:19 GMT
FFS, my flights to the States in October are with Norse Atlantic. Just checked and they are the proud owners of 15 Boeing 787 Dreamliners.
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Post by foster on Apr 18, 2024 16:19:17 GMT
I'll avoid flying whenever I can.
Only long distance, otherwise I'll do a road trip.
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Post by mickeythemaestro on Apr 18, 2024 16:31:12 GMT
Bloody hell. I hate flying at the best of times. I might go full on Dennis Bergkamp 🤔 😆 I take it you will be able to cater to every one of Henrita Ruizendaal‘s needs. View AttachmentI'd give it a go 😆
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Post by stiggerstackle on Apr 18, 2024 16:44:40 GMT
I'll avoid flying whenever I can. Only long distance, otherwise I'll do a road trip. I’ve started driving around Europe for the last couple of years mate, made an adventure / road trip of longer stays with stop-overs here and there - absolutely brilliant. Had a long weekend away a few months ago - 6.30am tunnel crossing, was eating breakfast in Antwerp at 9.30. Fantastic. Kids love it, we love it. ‘Tis the future. I’ve never been bothered about flying, but next time I do I’ll shit meself.
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Post by foster on Apr 18, 2024 16:52:33 GMT
I'll avoid flying whenever I can. Only long distance, otherwise I'll do a road trip. I’ve started driving around Europe for the last couple of years mate, made an adventure / road trip of longer stays with stop-overs here and there - absolutely brilliant. Had a long weekend away a few months ago - 6.30am tunnel crossing, was eating breakfast in Antwerp at 9.30. Fantastic. Kids love it, we love it. ‘Tis the future. I’ve never been bothered about flying, but next time I do I’ll shit meself. If its nature I really want to see then I will do, but for other shit, no chance Been to Africa and USA so nothing makes me wants to travel. Other than Australia but I see that that even that's turning to shit with the coral reef going white, etc. Fuck it. In 10 years Europe will be like that anyway. The Belgian coast will be the new Spain once the world heats up 👌
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Post by mtrstudent on Apr 18, 2024 18:03:09 GMT
Apparently it's a lot to do with llgetting the government out of the way and letting companies decide what's safe about their products.
Clearly a brilliant idea!
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Post by Deleted on Jul 8, 2024 9:42:38 GMT
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Post by fullmetaljacket on Jul 8, 2024 9:45:40 GMT
An absolute joke of a deal.
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Post by mtrstudent on Jul 8, 2024 19:40:18 GMT
"The Justice Department argues that the penalties Boeing agreed to were the most serious available."
If that's true it's gross.
I want to see a fair trial for the corporate fucks behind this. Proper payouts to the families and if the evidence justifies it, throw the suits in prison for a long time for what they did.
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Post by tommycarlsberg on Jul 8, 2024 23:48:09 GMT
Have the Dreamliners been grounded yet because I keep reading different things? Supposed to be going on one in September and fcuking hate flying.
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Post by georgeberrysafro on Jul 9, 2024 0:08:55 GMT
Have the Dreamliners been grounded yet because I keep reading different things? Supposed to be going on one in September and fcuking hate flying. Nope. A few whistleblowers have told them they should be grounded for safety inspections but so far nothing has happened.
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Post by FbrgVaStkFan on Jul 9, 2024 1:52:41 GMT
No doubt we've all been flying a bit naively for many years now no matter the aircraft manufacturer. Is Boeing simply the bellwether of aircraft manufacturing in general? Lord I hope not...or maybe we should hope so to put these companies on notice. Ah, who am I kidding -- people got to fly.
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Post by Northy on Jul 9, 2024 8:48:36 GMT
I'll avoid flying whenever I can. Only long distance, otherwise I'll do a road trip. I’ve started driving around Europe for the last couple of years mate, made an adventure / road trip of longer stays with stop-overs here and there - absolutely brilliant. Had a long weekend away a few months ago - 6.30am tunnel crossing, was eating breakfast in Antwerp at 9.30. Fantastic. Kids love it, we love it. ‘Tis the future. I’ve never been bothered about flying, but next time I do I’ll shit meself. We are doing train a bit now, did Italy via France and Switzerland last year for a couple of weeks, Belgium in August on the train. Although work is still planes, Belfast last week, Italy in a couple of weeks, which is EAsyjet Airbus out, but Ryanair 787 back ![:-/](//storage.proboards.com/800541/images/vEIFeJPtIIq1awrUd6zP.gif) Ryanair website: - Welcome Aboard! As Europe’s cleanest and greenest airline group we’re investing $22bn in 210 new Boeing 737-8200 ‘Gamechanger’ aircraft: 4% more guests, 16% less fuel burn and 40% less noise emissions. In March 2023 we received our 100th ‘Gamechanger’ aircraft. By 2034 we will receive a further 300 new Boeing 737- MAX 10 aircraft which not only carry 21% more guests, but burn 20% less fuel and are 50% quieter than our Boeing 737-NG Fleet.
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Post by noustie on Jul 9, 2024 8:59:02 GMT
Did a Liability survey at a big factory in Europe which makes wings and supplies to various including Boeing. It's a 24 hour operation, massive workforce and swear down health and safety is one bloke with an admin assistant both working 9-5.
They tried to have line managers fill in accident report forms etc but the union kicked back saying it wasn't in their job description.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 9, 2024 9:44:36 GMT
Have the Dreamliners been grounded yet because I keep reading different things? Supposed to be going on one in September and fcuking hate flying. You'll be fine. They've had a few issues with the doors blowing out, but if you do get sucked out at 35,000 feet you won't really know much about it after a few seconds as you'll pass out.
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Post by crouchpotato1 on Jul 9, 2024 10:08:35 GMT
Did 35 years at Rolls Royce making/inspecting turbine blades for all sorts of engine types and i can tell you that the amount of checks that happen during the manufacturing process is unreal and to very very tight tolerances mainly checked on CMM Machines. We would often get an engine back for maintenance that had run for so many cycles and it was amazing to see what was left of some of the parts in there.
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Post by tommycarlsberg on Jul 9, 2024 10:44:36 GMT
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Post by tommycarlsberg on Jul 9, 2024 10:45:10 GMT
Have the Dreamliners been grounded yet because I keep reading different things? Supposed to be going on one in September and fcuking hate flying. You'll be fine. They've had a few issues with the doors blowing out, but if you do get sucked out at 35,000 feet you won't really know much about it after a few seconds as you'll pass out. FFS. Just threw up in my mouth.
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Post by crouchpotato1 on Jul 9, 2024 11:01:06 GMT
Having had experience of CAA audits whilst working I’m amazed that these issues haven’t been highlighted before this
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Post by Deleted on Jul 9, 2024 11:12:16 GMT
You'll be fine. They've had a few issues with the doors blowing out, but if you do get sucked out at 35,000 feet you won't really know much about it after a few seconds as you'll pass out. FFS. Just threw up in my mouth. Out of interest, who are you flying with?
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Post by chuffedstokie on Jul 9, 2024 11:57:31 GMT
Have the Dreamliners been grounded yet because I keep reading different things? Supposed to be going on one in September and fcuking hate flying. You'll be fine. They've had a few issues with the doors blowing out, but if you do get sucked out at 35,000 feet you won't really know much about it after a few seconds as you'll pass out. I like your refreshing honesty 👍
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Post by tommycarlsberg on Jul 9, 2024 12:24:44 GMT
FFS. Just threw up in my mouth. Out of interest, who are you flying with? Nordic Airlines, they probably bought the cheap ones Only to New York I need to grow up really
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Post by Deleted on Jul 9, 2024 12:29:11 GMT
Out of interest, who are you flying with? Nordic Airlines, they probably bought the cheap ones Only to New York I need to grow up really They operate mainly the 787-9 which have a different issue. The fuselage is known to be weak and will rip open in mid air after a number of flights, essentially splitting the plane in half. I wouldn't worry, my previous post still covers that one. You won't know. 🤣
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Post by Northy on Jul 9, 2024 12:46:22 GMT
Nordic Airlines, they probably bought the cheap ones Only to New York I need to grow up really They operate mainly the 787-9 which have a different issue. The fuselage is known to be weak and will rip open in mid air after a number of flights, essentially splitting the plane in half. I wouldn't worry, my previous post still covers that one. You won't know. 🤣 Instant freeze at 35000 feet
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Post by lawrieleslie on Jul 9, 2024 12:54:37 GMT
Did 35 years at Rolls Royce making/inspecting turbine blades for all sorts of engine types and i can tell you that the amount of checks that happen during the manufacturing process is unreal and to very very tight tolerances mainly checked on CMM Machines. We would often get an engine back for maintenance that had run for so many cycles and it was amazing to see what was left of some of the parts in there. I was a marine engineer in RN & for many years served on 4 ships that had Rolls Royce Olympus TM3B & Tyne RM1C marinised aero engines. They were incredibly reliable engines often running many days almost nonstop except for occasional water wash of compressor blades. On one ship air intake structure on upper deck got smashed in, during very heavy weather, sending aluminium debris & rivets into a running Olympus. We did an internal endoscope inspection of compressor and turbine blade and found no damage. Although a burner can had been damaged and we had to replace it, but very easy on an Olympus. I always felt that if that had been the smaller Tyne’s they would probably have sustained greater damage.
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Post by crouchpotato1 on Jul 9, 2024 13:23:47 GMT
Did 35 years at Rolls Royce making/inspecting turbine blades for all sorts of engine types and i can tell you that the amount of checks that happen during the manufacturing process is unreal and to very very tight tolerances mainly checked on CMM Machines. We would often get an engine back for maintenance that had run for so many cycles and it was amazing to see what was left of some of the parts in there. I was a marine engineer in RN & for many years served on 4 ships that had Rolls Royce Olympus TM3B & Tyne RM1C marinised aero engines. They were incredibly reliable engines often running many days almost nonstop except for occasional water wash of compressor blades. On one ship air intake structure on upper deck got smashed in, during very heavy weather, sending aluminium debris & rivets into a running Olympus. We did an internal endoscope inspection of compressor and turbine blade and found no damage. Although a burner can had been damaged and we had to replace it, but very easy on an Olympus. I always felt that if that had been the smaller Tyne’s they would probably have sustained greater damage. Thats good to hear mate and i was never fortunate enough to borescope engines but it looked a fascinating process. I don’t think the Derby factories had alot to do with the manufacturing of the Olympus engine and I’m pretty sure it was mainly done at Bristol. Me and Mrs visited the museum opposite the old RAF Manston site a couple of months back and I’m pretty sure an Olympus engine was on show in there along with a couple more. Also the Spitfire & Hurricane museum was also worth a visit as well next door
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