These are testing stations. The test samples are then sent to external labs for processing. Results in what, 48 hours? A lot can happen in 2 days.

(Written on 2020年 07月 06日)(Permalink)

A desperate Prime Minister who wants to resurrect the old Liat and keep it's base of operations in his island?

(Written on 2020年 07月 03日)(Permalink)

Hundreds of pax seated close together for several hours breathing recirculated air. Why is there any question that all pax should receive a temp check before boarding?

(Written on 2020年 06月 29日)(Permalink)

I dont understand why this and face-masks are not the mandated minimum standard for all commercial aircraft operating in the USA. After all, they are in the New York subway!

(Written on 2020年 05月 08日)(Permalink)

Doesn't this and the plethora of other technical problems suggest that the Max, like self-driving cars, is a clever idea that can work, but not ready for use carrying live humans?

(Written on 2020年 04月 09日)(Permalink)

Does the Dash-8 have issues with its gear? It has been the work-horse of inter-island transport in the Caribbean for many years. Never heard of an issue like this.

(Written on 2020年 02月 26日)(Permalink)

Good to know there still ARE air-marshals on flights.

(Written on 2020年 02月 26日)(Permalink)

Understandable if this was mechanical failure or deliberate, but how is it possible to do this accidentally? Must be hard to ignore the warning warning horns and flashing lights in a sophisticated aircraft like this no?

(Written on 2020年 02月 21日)(Permalink)

As an engineer but not a pilot, I'm having difficulty deciding if that is skilled flying within acceptable limits, or a huge aircraft full of people who just dodged a bullet.

(Written on 2020年 02月 18日)(Permalink)

Clever technology, but, as a non-pilot, I worry about the "we should do it because we can do it" approach. Keep in mind that we still can't produce a completely reliable self-driving car yet. The claimed advantage is that this system frees up pilots for more important/demanding activities. What can be more important during takeoff than safe control of the aircraft? Why not let the pilot fly and the machinery alert if necessary? I'm not against progress, but, as a frequent pax, I want experienced, well paid, well rested humans flying my aeroplanes.

(Written on 2020年 01月 17日)(Permalink)