Responding to requests from Japanese airlines for a high-capacity aircraft to serve domestic routes between major cities, Boeing developed the 747SR as a short-range version of the 747-100 with lower fuel capacity and greater payload capability. With increased economy class seating, up to 498 passengers could be carried in early versions and up to 550 in later models.[80] The 747SR had an economic design life objective of 52,000 flights during 20 years of operation, compared to 24,600 flights in 20 years for the standard 747.[130] The initial 747SR model, the -100SR, had a strengthened body structure and landing gear to accommodate the added stress accumulated from a greater number of takeoffs and landings.[131] Extra structural support was built into the wings, fuselage, and the landing gear along with a 20% reduction in fuel capacity

(Written on 2020年 11月 27日)(Permalink)

Japan Airlines flew 747-146SR short-range MAX-PAX domestic flights, such as Tokyo to Osaka, a distance of 250 miles, with a passenger capacity of 509, for over a decade. It helped that the average height of a Japanese male was 5 ft. 6 inches, and 5 ft. 1 inch for women. The average height has increased steadily since then..

(Written on 2020年 11月 27日)(Permalink)

Maybe the HONDA HA-420 Jet..? It has an aluminium wing.

(Written on 2020年 11月 27日)(Permalink)

Gentlemen please! Gentle..men!.. Please! Pah..lease!... Okay... Now that I have your attention, Have another Brandy and light up a Cuban cigar.. As Canadians we are privileged to smoke Cuban cigars and rub the ashes in our hated, vile, yet protective neighbours to our south. Nonetheless, the real reason for Canada's sober second thought is to give time for the U.S. document to be translated in to Quebecois Francois. Non ?

(Written on 2020年 11月 22日)(Permalink)

Remember back in 1986, Boeing bought de Havilland Canada's (DHC) Downsview assembly plants to leverage the company to influence Air Canada (then a Crown Corporation), to purchase more Boeing airliners. When Air Canada went with Airbus instead, Boeing immediately pulled out of Downsview. While at Downsview, Boeing was highly critical of DHC's assembly methods, essentially calling DHC management and personnel "yokels".

(Written on 2020年 11月 13日)(Permalink)

I really enjoyed the high-def photos of the airplane, especially given that the word "Airplane: is mentioned twice in the HEADLINE. Wow! Those photos of that 1966 Piper Cherokee are FANTASTIC! Gotta luv that 1966 Piper PA–28-180C Cherokee... It looks gorgeous!

(Written on 2020年 10月 17日)(Permalink)

Good. Fly. Thank you.

(Written on 2020年 10月 17日)(Permalink)

I would like to delete my post. Thank you.

(Written on 2020年 10月 12日)(Permalink)

You are correct.

(Written on 2020年 09月 26日)(Permalink)

In 1966, Wardair Canada commenced trans-Atlantic service to Europe with a Boeing 727-100. Fuel stops were at Reykjavik and/or Prestwick. De-planning of passengers was not permitted at the fuel-stops. Cantering was first-class, served on china with silverware and linen napkins.

(Written on 2020年 09月 26日)(Permalink)