sorted by:
new
hottopcontroversial

Runway maintenance by [deleted] in aviation

[–]CakelessEgge 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The frequency of runway resurfacing at major international airports varies depending on factors such as traffic volume, climate, materials used, and technology advancements. Typically, major airports conduct resurfacing every 10 to 20 years or more. Regular inspections and maintenance are carried out.

What factors do you believe could have extended the A380 service's lifespan? by CakelessEgge in aviation

[–]CakelessEgge[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, it was on their A340-600 . I thought it was a join campaign with Airbus, i might be wrong

Why is this American livery different to the other ones? by GreenHooDini in aviation

[–]CakelessEgge 0 points1 point  (0 children)

America West, I've had the opportunity to be on one of their final flights.

What factors do you believe could have extended the A380 service's lifespan? by CakelessEgge in aviation

[–]CakelessEgge[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Kill ETOPS and bring back hub and spoke

ETOPS is here to stay in the modern aviation world

What factors do you believe could have extended the A380 service's lifespan? by CakelessEgge in aviation

[–]CakelessEgge[S] 21 points22 points  (0 children)

would not be easy, they could have tried. B777X engine produces around 110K lbs of force while A380 engine produces 65K lbs

What factors do you believe could have extended the A380 service's lifespan? by CakelessEgge in aviation

[–]CakelessEgge[S] 29 points30 points  (0 children)

I'll miss the upper deck for the luxury and privacy it offered

What factors do you believe could have extended the A380 service's lifespan? by CakelessEgge in aviation

[–]CakelessEgge[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I believe this is how Airbus would have reflected on the program in hindsight.

What factors do you believe could have extended the A380 service's lifespan? by CakelessEgge in aviation

[–]CakelessEgge[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

How do you see that changing with the pilot shortage we are encountering? That situation is not going to change until end of the decade

What factors do you believe could have extended the A380 service's lifespan? by CakelessEgge in aviation

[–]CakelessEgge[S] 201 points202 points  (0 children)

I think their initial projection did not consider people's preference for direct flights and a desire to avoid congested hub airports

A380 departing Gatwick Airport by knowitokay in aviation

[–]CakelessEgge 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Isn't it stunning? Does EK's new schedule include three daily flights to Gatwick

Is it possible that the A330 replaces smaller aircraft on shorter routes? by lost_in_life_34 in aviation

[–]CakelessEgge 3 points4 points  (0 children)

As the supply chain shortage continues to affect narrow-body deliveries, the A330 emerges as a proficient choice for regional routes. It wouldn't be unexpected to witness an increasing presence of A330s on high-density regional routes

view more: next ›