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Still, Boeing's having a very hard time getting these airplanes shipped.

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Many are so non conforming that they've been taken out of the production process and dare I say, abandoned.

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The saddest fact in these pictures above, not very many US carrier colors at all!! That is not good news longterm!!!

Fiig

Columbia

08-05-2013 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by FIIGMO (Post 1457695)

The saddest fact in these pictures above, not very many US carrier colors at all!! That is not good news longterm!!!

Fiig

but it is good news short term for those with lotsa stock options in US airlines. ;)

buzzpat

08-05-2013 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by FIIGMO (Post 1457695)

The saddest fact in these pictures above, not very many US carrier colors at all!! That is not good news longterm!!!

Fiig

I actually read it exactly the opposite. US carriers are being more prudent which, in today's global economy, I applaud. I could be wrong. ;)

johnso29

08-05-2013 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by FIIGMO (Post 1457695)

The saddest fact in these pictures above, not very many US carrier colors at all!! That is not good news longterm!!!

Fiig

I think it's VERY good. Why would we want to be riddled with the disaster that the 787-800 is? Let them work the kinks, fires, & loose ends out. Then we get them. :D

FedElta

08-05-2013 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Timbo (Post 1457665)

I wonder if Boeing can recycle the carbon barrels (fuselages) that aren't right?

I've never heard that you can recycle carbon fiber anything once it's baked, it's done. Another advantage for aluminum.

So...I guess they'd have to 'fix' what ever doesn't fit (adding weight as BB said) or scrap them completely? Wow. :rolleyes:

Hey Timbo,

Indycar and F1 bubbas redo carbon tubs/wings/bits pretty frequently.....no TSO required, but the ability is there. I'm no stress engineer, but being able to determine inner carbon condition without destructive testing is the nettlesome problem......we found that out over at Purple after the American A300 accident where the carbon tail departed...

Regards,
BG

FIIGMO

08-05-2013 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by johnso29 (Post 1457733)

I think it's VERY good. Why would we want to be riddled with the disaster that the 787-800 is? Let them work the kinks, fires, & loose ends out. Then we get them. :D

I see that as well, but when I go by the plant often and an awful lot of 777's are rolling off the line as well, those capitalists from UAE must be getting a good finance deal.....

CAAC ATP

08-05-2013 04:35 PM

I recall someone on here having federal (district court) jury duty. Specifically the kind where you are on call for a period of two weeks. Whoever it was, could you PM me? I have some question.

johnso29

08-05-2013 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by FIIGMO (Post 1457758)

I see that as well, but when I go by the plant often and an awful lot of 777's are rolling off the line as well, those capitalists from UAE must be getting a good finance deal.....

Well that's true. We need some 777s for sure.

iaflyer

08-05-2013 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by johnso29 (Post 1457789)

Well that's true. We need some 777s for sure.

Yes, but they are very expensive, not many deals to be had I hear. Airbus newest product is the A350, which is selling fine, but not available for a while. I bet Airbus is giving great deals on the 330 - and you know who loves out of date products at discount products? :rolleyes:

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