Ford's New Chief in a "Tough Situation"
I only know of Alan Mulally, new Ford CEO, from Karl Sabbaghs book “Twenty-First-Century Jet” about the building of the Boeing 777 and some mentions on the Boeing Blog (which has been silent about thi...
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Can a Boeing man make Ford fly?
Fords new CEO will be a former Boeing Executive. Getting Ford back on track is a huge challenge, will it fly? Bill Ford steps down - News - CAR Magazine . Bill Ford is set to step aside as chief...
Joe Sutter and the 747
This interview, on Randy's Boeing blog, is a wonderful taste of a book that’s on my Amazon Wishlist! Boeing Blog: Randy's Journal: Father knows best “I never had a real strong desire to be a pilot, although I've done a little flying. I
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Flight Sim X Demo takes flight
Microsoft have released a preview of the upcoming Flight Simulator X. Only a 640mb download away, it’s an impressive look at what the release will offer. The trial version includes two airports, three missions, and three different aircraft all based around St. Maarten in the Caribbean. It installed and
Flight Simulator X
Flight Simulator X hits the web as the build up to the launch begins. Flight Simulator X Microsoft® Flight Simulator X is the culmination of nearly 25 years of the landmark Flight Simulator franchise—the most significant addition to date… Flight Simulator X Microsoft® Flight Simulator X is the culmination
Is CAD really the problem with the Airbus A380?
See RobiNZ CAD Blog: CAD Disaster Stories?
F-15 With One Wing
Remarkable History Channel re-enactment of an F15 Aircraft that lost a wing during training and still managed to land,, A Welsh View: Video: F-15 With One Wing A Welsh View: Video: F-15 With One Wing
Were Boeing just lucky with the 787?
An article in The New Yorker has an interesting view of the Boeing/Airbus battle. They say “you make your luck” and that’s true but perhaps it takes a little luck to “make it”. Boeing 787 & Airbus A380 are great products so is the difference foresight reading shifting
Digital Paper takes flight
Charts be gone! RobiNZ CAD Blog: Digital Paper takes flight Electronic ink, digital paper, takes to the air…. RobiNZ CAD Blog: Digital Paper takes flight Electronic ink, digital paper, takes to the air….
Singapore Airlines spreading it's bets? 787, A350 XWB and A380
Much is being made of Singapore Airlines spreading orders between Boeing/Airbus with 787 and A350 XWB orders. Maybe it’s just a matter of the right plane for the right role, or are they hedging against possible delays with the new technology or production. Seems sensible to me that
Will the Airbus A350 XWB will match the 787 and 777?
The comparison between the A350XWB proposal and 777 / 787 is interesting, especially after spending 25 hours last week in a mix of Boeing and Airbus product. I flew to Korea on a 777–200 and back on a both Airbus A330 & A340. The 777 is currently my favourite commercial
Wellington Airport "Wild at Heart”?
Wellington Airport has adopted the unusual slogan “Wild at Heart”. Sometimes landing can be “interesting”… [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P_LaAkAyoz0&w=425&h=350]