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There are some things that are concerning about the MAX development (Level of FAA oversight, training requirements). However, there is nothing at all wrong with the airframe design. Yes, it is the same (proven!) fuselage design as the 707, but ALL metal jetliners since then have been built along...

It is safe and it always was safe. However, as stated above, it was the training that was the major flaw. The pilots couldn't be expected to manage a failed system if they didn't know said system existed! I'd have no issue flying on one. The media have had a bit of a field day with it, whilst in...

Just to put this into perspective, I work in aviation (engineering dept.), another industry that's been battered by COVID. At the end of last summer, to avoid compulsory redunctancy, we agreed to: take a 5% pay cut for the next 2 years; give up the 4% rise due the April; a layoff clause being...

I'd agree that taxation, pay and how it works is something that really needs to be taught. There are people at work that spend far too much time calculating how much overtime they could do without going into the 40% bracket, as it is their belief that once they cross the threshold their entire...

Current BBC main headline. According to what? Cases have dropped 13,000 (about 80%) from last Friday's figures. It's absolutely mental how all the blatant scaremongering goes on without question (from most anyway)

Wasn't sure where to put this as the mask thread is locked and I'm don't really want to read through 210 pages to see if its come up before. I've just be contacted by my manager at work to say a colleague who I was working with on Thursday has tested positive. I'm an aircraft engineer and my...

Worst over carry I've had (not too bad by some standards on here) was aiming for Gatwick and getting Haywards Heath. Shows that the 700's seats aren't that bad! Got very confused for a bit as I didn't realise until then that Haywards Heath's platforms are all numbered backwards compared to rest...

BA and Qantas used to have an agreement (may of been a codeshare) on the kangaroo route until a few years ago, when Qantas setup a deal with Emirates. Not sure if that is still 'on' either though. A correction on the fuel stop, all of BA's Sydney flights now stop (or did for the time being) at...

Mystery solved (on the Isle of Wight at least) https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-hampshire-55227034

Its the same with the BBC. When cases were rising throughout September & some of October, there would be a dedicated article (Not main headline, but on the main page) saying how many new cases had been reported. Once they plateaued and started to decline, its not normally there and the daily...

Would narrow roads slow people down who are speeding now? I must of imagined all the idiots hurtling around the narrow country roads....

I'd agree with you on commuter services, when 'normality' does return I can see commuting levels not returning. However, at least initially, I can see leisure travel going through the roof.

What sort of a mask are you wearing?! You just pull it off your face in less than a second! Off topic, but reminds me of this; "Please put on your own oxygen mask before helping your child. If you have 2 children, pick your favourite"

Biggest issue with the 737 is the landing gear, it being far too short (designed for the slim JT-8). Even the 'classic' series had to have elliptical nose cowls because of the poor ground clearance.

I'm very surprised Boeing never updated the 757 (new engines and systems), seeing how many of them are still plying their trade. I'd of thought airlines would be much keener for a 757 over the 321xlr, primarily for its much better freight carrying capacity (helps make a route viable), something...

I'm probably unusual in the fact that I'm in my late 20's, but mostly work in Imperial! Although, that's mostly due to the fact that I'm an aircraft engineer on Boeing aircraft, so don't really have a choice! Though personally, I can picture someone's weight and height better in Imperial rather...

Not entirely. Before the transfer to Southern in 2008, there was a Southeastern (usually 508's) service from London Bridge to Tunbridge Wells, and a Southern 377 (though maybe with SE crews) that ran from Tunbridge Wells to Horsham, giving 2 TPH on the Redhill - Tonbridge line. Don't know how...

There used to be an hourly Horsham to Tunbridge Wells (ceased about 10 years ago). I travelled from Gatwick to Redhill for college, and it was always the train to go for (instead of the London one's) as there was never anyone on it!

Following on from southern/south central green, how about connex? 09(!), 205, 207, 319, 365, 465, 466, 455, 456, 411, 421, 423, 508. Networkers maybe a bit of a long shot, not sure if they were in the same white/yellow livery.