[Central Scrutiniser]

The fact is, that was back in the late 60's, they don't do that anymore the first 777 is still in the air. And don't go preaching to me how to behave at FR, you came onto this thread like a braying ass and can't handle any opposite views.

You are getting worked up over a plane for god's sake, imagine what you would do over something important!

[Prophet in the wilderness]

Well,, if there is one thing we both can agree on, is ? , we both wish McDonald Douglass was still in business.
I am sorry, I flew in a Airbus once, and never liked it.
My disregard towards Airbus is more towards the French then anything else.
When I flew on a Airbus once , the floorboards buckled up and down as the people passed me while boarding while I was seated, I don't know about you, but, I like to fly in a plane more solid than that.
What is wrong with being biased towards Boeing anyway ?
Take care.

[jettester]

I hate to disagree with you, but yes, airframe static, fatigue, GVT, component failure and destructive tests are still performed today. Your comment about "back in the 60's" has more to do with the fact that most commercial projects today are derivatives of previously certified designs (they do not need to be retested thus the reason there are so many derivatives - saves bucks).

The FAA amd CAA are responsible for the certification of these new airplanes from the design through production, testing and delivery. I agree with you that many on this board diss Airbus because of the "French connection" which is kind of juvenile. What I tend to look at are the little things that Boeing does (and MDC used to do) to please the airlines because their profit margins had to be met. As long as Airbus has part of their costs born by their mother countries, they will never learn what true competition and customer satisfaction is all about.