• FirstCircle@lemmy.ml
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      What, you want to open the plane up with a Boeing opener? No need for that, the door plugs pop out on their own. For your convenience.

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    I was never afraid to fly … until the latest generation of Boeing jets. I know that statistically the risk is still very low, but when it turns out I’m going to fly on a Dreamliner, I’m always somewhat stressed.

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      Well, the 767 Max is fucking scary, everything about that aircraft is a mess. But on a technical level, the 787 "dreamliner’ is a whole different story. There were some real innovations with that aircraft, it’s doing a lot right.

      That said, there could certainly be some new issues with it that I’m not aware of. But at least, the last I heard, it was still a really good example of modern aerospace tech.

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      Have to admit, I agree. I know there is a lot of sensationalism out there, but there are serious reasons to take issue with Boeing’s output, especially newer models.

      It’s not like I’m refusing to fly on Boeing and I think that’s generally an overreaction… but there is a slight, very slight relief when I see my flight is scheduled with an Airbus.

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      Well, the 767 Max is fucking scary, everything about that aircraft is a mess. But on a technical level, the 787 "dreamliner’ is a whole different story. There were some real innovations with that aircraft, it’s doing a lot right.

      That said, there could certainly be some new issues with it that I’m not aware of. But at least, the last I heard, it was still a really good example of modern aerospace tech.

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    Holy shit.

    This thing collapsed at the gate, before passengers were on board.

    A collapse on takeoff or landing could have killed everyone on board.