Another idiotic comment from the cheap seats. I prefer to listen to the Chair of the NTSB. Your procedures and training need to work for everyone who flies your aircraft. Boeing failed that test badly.

(Written on 2019年 05月 17日)(Permalink)

Several reasons. The moment you announce bankruptcy, all access to funds to keep the operation going will be cut off. No credit for things like fuel, catering or navigation and airport fees. Also, the moment you announce you're shuttering the business, your employees and customers will abandon you in about 5 seconds. The employees will want to be first in line at the next employer and the customers would be too nervous about losing their trip. In short, your operation would not be able to function.

(Written on 2019年 03月 29日)(Permalink)

They looked at it and then ran away bravely.

(Written on 2019年 03月 29日)(Permalink)

In a perfect world, that watchdog agency would be the NTSB, the problem is they only get called when it's already too late for someone.

(Written on 2019年 03月 22日)(Permalink)

The 737 MAX comes with two AOA sensors. The problem is Boeing chose to take information for the MCAS from the Captain's side AOA only.

(Written on 2019年 03月 22日)(Permalink)

Quele suprise? It's a Quebec based magazine and they voted for Quebec's "national" airline.

(Written on 2019年 02月 26日)(Permalink)

This isn't just a different coloured switch! MCAS is a technical difference in the flight control system from all other models of the B737. At a minimum, there should have been a need to brief it in the classroom / CBT differences course.

(Written on 2018年 11月 16日)(Permalink)

If you're going to take A330-900's, it's only logical to also take the A321-LR to reduce your cross training costs.

(Written on 2018年 11月 16日)(Permalink)

It's not that simple. This was an early serial number A320 - not equipped with GPS. They were flying an FMS-based RNAV approach. The FMS does not give you the option of tuning a navaid that is not part of the published procedure.

(Written on 2018年 09月 28日)(Permalink)

Seriously, Mr. Garneau? What's that old saying about the lessons of history? There are some traditions that simply don't fit with modern security requirements. This'd be one of them.

(Written on 2017年 12月 11日)(Permalink)