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New Boeing jumbo jet completes first flight
EVERETT, Wash. (AP) — The Boeing Co.'s newest and largest passenger plane has completed its first flight, taking off from Everett and landing about 4 ½ hours later in Seattle. The 747-8 Intercontinent . . . (flightaware.com) Más...Sort type: [Top] [Newest]
Only my opinion: The A380 returned safely to Singapore only due to superior crew. Thus, all incident facts were preserved. Hopefully, Airbus is now busy fixing what needs to be fixed: a) The RR engines, b) run primary and backup wiring and hydraulics on separate paths through the airframe, c) redesign the handling of automated ECAMs. If not done, it is only a matter of time before a similar, perhaps catastrophic event will occur.
Thanks Svend, interesting reading, honestly. However, if that is your reason/excuse to state that A380 is "less than a safe airplane", well, so be it...:) Talking about design faults that makes airplane definitely "less than safe", I would rather refer to TWA 800 or the numerous DC-10 cargo door problems back in the early days. But hey, that's just me.
Tom, check this link.
http://www.flyafrica.info/forums/showthread.php?33284-IFALPA-s-take-on-the-Qantas-A380
http://www.flyafrica.info/forums/showthread.php?33284-IFALPA-s-take-on-the-Qantas-A380
Svend, I too follow the incidents and read reports. Anyway, my point is that the authorities are instance who can ground the fleet if it is considered as not safe to fly and they have not done that. Therefore you just cannot state "A380 has some significant problems that make it a less than safe airplane". Ofcourse it may be your opinion, but it is definitely not "less than a safe". Dont get me wrong here and I hope you understand my point. And yes we all can choose which AC we would like to fly (at least most of the time):)
Some A380s are equipped with GE Alliance engines. They have had no rotor blade failures. I read the incident reports, not what the CAAs, Airbus, or any other vested interests say.
Svend, thanks for the reply. I recall that case, however IMHO, lets not forget that the initial problem started with RR engine and its (possible) design faults. At least as Im aware, A380 are still flying and not grounded (even Qantas) by any CAA, by Airbus or by any operator? Which make me to conclude that A380 is safe to fly. Just my 2 cents and no hard feelings.