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Russia's Aeroflot to choose Airbus planes over Boeing
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Posted on 05/06/2006 1:20:07 PM PDT by Icelander
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To: Energy Alley
Thats total horse crap. Airbus is totally subsidized by the EU and aren't afraid to admit it. Last year they went after Boeing because they also turn out stuff for the military and the EU said that was subsidizing Boeing.
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posted on
05/06/2006 6:31:48 PM PDT
by
snowman1
To: Energy Alley
Sorry, being sarcastic due to the rediculous post. Your good.
To: Icelander
Stuff happens. Yes, to Boeings, too.
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posted on
05/06/2006 8:03:04 PM PDT
by
Denver Ditdat
(Yo quiero secure borders.)
To: Icelander
""This is a clear signal to the United States not to put too much pressure on Russia in WTO talks otherwise many lucrative contracts and privileges could go to the Europeans," Yaroslav Lissovolik -- an analyst from the Deutsche UFG investment house -- told Saturday's edition of the Vedomosti business newspaper."
Hey bucko, good luck on future spare parts service after the Francy folk become Mud Slime. Just a tiny amount of bucks at risk, eh wot?
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posted on
05/06/2006 9:38:12 PM PDT
by
Rembrandt
(We would have won Viet Nam w/o Dim interference.)
To: snowman1
please advise me of how many airplanes you have bought from Boeing. I have bought 58, you?
As for subsudies, check out the Japanese subsudies for the 787... completely illegal under the WTO.
To: Icelander
I'm sure there's billions in foreign aid from the E.U. promised to Russia as part of this deal.
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posted on
05/06/2006 10:26:58 PM PDT
by
COEXERJ145
(Real Leaders Base Their Decisions on Their Convictions. Wannabes Base Decisions on the Latest Poll.)
To: Energy Alley
Hi!
Airbus v. Boeing.
Airbus handles quite differently from other aircraft, mostly due to software overiding real pilots. Can get into situations that others won't, witness the "twin engine hedge clipper" at the airshow a few years back.
In ATC we have to make allowances for Airbus not following "normal" turn procedures. More details if you seek private reply. (heads could explode otherwise!)
Work ATC into/out of NY. While I can't overtly play favorites, I have discretion on breaking "ties" to an approach fix:
1) US flag carriers get priority, they pay the taxes and my salary!
2) Non-US flag carriers flying US built aircraft (I was in aero/astro engineering before this career, and will always support the industry). Buy US
3) US allies before non allies, support US.
Not too many "ties" to break, but feel I'm doing my part.
Had to wait at Heathrow for some friends flying in from the states. Know that the "red-eye" from the US gets in before the curfew. Noticed that the passengers passed through customs in reverse order of separating from the British empire! US last, Singapore first ( India, Canada, Australia, and South Africa in the right sequence. thought the controller at London Center had a sense of humor!
Rohn
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posted on
05/07/2006 1:01:58 AM PDT
by
rohn
(Vote for the liars, they promised us more!)
To: rohn
The airshow incident was a result of complete incompetence on the part of the pilot. Pilots might like to fly stick 'n rudder, but an an A320 is not a Spitfire. And it is the responsibility of the flight crew to operate the aircraft according to the approved manuals and not use $50,000,000 airplanes in lieu of a tape measure if they want to whip it out.
The Boeing 777 is also fly-by-wire and also features flight envelope protection... what is the big deal?
To: Energy Alley
You are a euro schlong smoker are'nt you?
To: MARKUSPRIME
thank you for your invaluable contribution,
To: Icelander
I wonder which Russian official was bribed by Airbus?
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posted on
05/08/2006 10:20:14 AM PDT
by
Centurion2000
(Before I refuse to take your questions, I have an opening statement. - Reagan)
To: Centurion2000
see paper at www.iagportal.com on whether Airbus can ctach up with Boeing.
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posted on
05/19/2006 1:13:50 PM PDT
by
IAG
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