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To: Maurice Winn who wrote (151377)	10/23/2019 9:54:46 PM
From: TobagoJack	Respond to of 217620

Re <<[737 Next Generation] Wings detaching is definitely problematic ... The A380s have a wing truss cracking problem too.>> am trying to figure out which problematic is more troublesome :0)

To: Maurice Winn who wrote (151377)	10/25/2019 5:34:34 PM
From: TobagoJack	Respond to of 217620

What a good idea!! Observe that the coin is money-good as designed, and held its purchasing power. << The coin, which is based on the 1803 Napoleonic Franc, was designed as a “universal coin” that could be exchangeable with any currency around the world, according to Stack’s Bowers Galleries. Designed to boost U.S. commerce, the Stella was minted to match the “Latin Monetary Union,” a group of European nations that aimed to create easily exchangeable currencies.>> foxnews.com Extremely rare 1879 $4 gold coin could sell for $1M James Rogers7 hours ago Video An extremely rare 1879 $4 gold coin could sell for $1 million when it is auctioned next month. The 400 cent piece, known as the $4 Gold Stella, is valued at roughly $200,000 but could sell for $1 million, according to auction house Stack’s Bowers Galleries. The coin, which is based on the 1803 Napoleonic Franc, was designed as a “universal coin” that could be exchangeable with any currency around the world, according to Stack’s Bowers Galleries. Designed to boost U.S. commerce, the Stella was minted to match the “Latin Monetary Union,” a group of European nations that aimed to create easily exchangeable currencies. EXTREMELY RARE 1894 DIME ONCE OWNED BY JERRY BUSS SELLS FOR $1.3M “Despite the interest in the coin, the denomination never received enough Congressional support to proceed with regular full-scale production,” said Stack’s Bowers Galleries, in a press release. “The denomination had no exact European counterpart due to the ratio of metals used not precisely matching LMU standards, was an unusual denomination, and seemed to have no real specific commercial use.” The front of the $4 Gold Stella coin. (Stack's Bowers Galleries) It is unclear how many of the unusual 1879 coins were struck, with estimates ranging from 425 pieces to 800 coins. “The Stella represents an attempt to integrate the world’s money as one,” said Brian Kendrella, president of Stack’s Bowers Galleries, in the press release. “We still haven’t been able to do this even today but this coin represents the closest we likely ever came.” SCHOOLKIDS DISCOVER 1,600-YEAR-OLD GOLD COIN The coin will be auctioned at the Whitman Baltimore Winter Expo at the Baltimore Convention Center on Nov. 14. The back of the extremely rare $4 coin. (Stack's Bowers Galleries) Rare coins can command hefty sums. Other Stellas have been sold by Stack’s Bowers Galleries for $400,00 and $646,000, respectively. An 1894 dime, once owned by former Lakers owner Jerry Buss, was recently soldat auction for $1.32 million, including the buyer’s commission. The 1894-S dime was one of only 24 minted, and only nine of the dimes are known to exist. The Stella coin is valued at $200,000, but could sell for $1 million, according to auction house Stack's Bowers Galleries. (Stack's Bowers Galleries.) In 2016, an 1894-S dime sold for $2 million at a Florida auction. CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP The Associated Press contributed to this article. Follow James Rogers on Twitter @jamesjrogers

To: Maurice Winn who wrote (151377)	11/1/2019 12:38:10 AM
From: TobagoJack	Respond to of 217620

Re <<wings detaching is definitely problematic>> More wings are in process of going definitely problematic. Am scheduled to fly Qantas in the coming week and I intend to pay attention to the plane model designation... edition.cnn.com Australian union says Qantas should ground 737 fleet over cracking issue (CNN Business) — The union that represents aircraft maintenance engineers in Australia has urged Qantas to ground its fleet of Boeing 737 aircraft to ensure any structural cracks in the planes are repaired. The US Federal Aviation Administration ordered inspections of Boeing 737 NG, or Next Generation, aircraft in September after the company told the agency that structural cracks had been found on heavily used planes. On Friday, Qantas confirmed that it had pulled three 737-NG planes from service after they "were found to have a hairline crack." "These aircraft have been removed from service for repair," the company said in a statement. The move came just days after the carrier was forced to respond to the matter. On Wednesday, Qantas confirmed it pulled at least one aircraft with 27,000 flight cycles from service after an inspection revealed cracking, and on Thursday the AustralianLicensed Aircraft Engineers Association said in a statement that a crack had been found in a second Qantas airliner. "These aircraft should be kept safe on the ground until urgent inspections are completed and advice in relation to the ongoing nature of the wing cracks is confirmed by Boeing" and US regulators, union federal secretary Steve Purvinas said in a statement. The cracks in 737 NG planes have been found on what is known as a "pickle fork," a part of the fuselage that helps to attach the wings to the aircraft. The problem was discovered when some used passenger planes were being stripped down for conversion to freighter jets. A Boeing Co. 737-800 aircraft operated by Qantas at Sydney Airport. Boeing ( BA) said in a filing to the US Securities and Exchange Commission last week that all 737 NG aircraft with over 30,000 flight cycles and a third of those with more than 22,600 cycles had been inspected, and that cracks had been found on a "small percentage" of them. It said that additional assessments are underway to determine the potential implications for younger planes. There are about 6,800 of the 737 NG jets in service around the world. Their model names are the 737-700, 737-800 and 737-900. The Boeing 737 NG is an older version of the company's 737 MAX aircraft. All 737 MAX planes have been grounded since March after two fatal crashes killed 346 crew and passengers, putting the company's safety record under the spotlight. Australia's Civil Aviation Safety Authority downplayed the risk to the flying public from issues with the 737 NG. "There is no evidence to suggest that we should be grounding the whole fleet at this point," spokesman Peter Gibson told Australian broadcaster ABC on Thursday. "The problems are being seen during a range of a certain number of cycles — take off and landings — and that is when the inspections are being done," he said. "The inspections don't take long, they take about an hour. So, it's not a huge process to check the aircraft." Chris Snook, head of Qantas Engineering, said the union's comments were "irresponsible" and the airline would "never operate an aircraft unless it was completely safe to do so." Snook added that required inspections on all 737 NG aircraft would be completed by Friday. "Even when a crack is present, it does not immediately compromise the safety of the aircraft," he said. Boeing said in a statement earlier this month that safety and quality are its top priorities. "Boeing regrets the impact this issue is having on our customers worldwide," said the aircraft maker. "We are working around the clock to provide the support needed to return all airplanes to service as soon as possible." CNN Business' Chris Isidore and Michelle Toh contributed to this report.

To: Maurice Winn who wrote (151377)	11/1/2019 9:05:31 AM
From: TobagoJack	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 217620

Should Boeing 737 Anything manage to keep wings, and use robot attendants, do you suppose folks would board, or even send their luggage by the contraption that does alt-flying? I think the 737 max and possibly new gen are put-a-fork-in-it done zerohedge.com 28,000 American Flight Attendants Refuse To Work On Boeing 737 Max Planes The Boeing 737 Max crisis continues to get more serious. Tens of thousands of American Airlines' flight attendants fear for their safety and will not work on Boeing 737 Max planes if they return to the air in 2020, the Association of Professional Flight Attendants (APFA) union's president wrote in a letter to Boeing's CEO this week, reported Reuters. "The 28,000 flight attendants working for American Airlines refuse to walk onto a plane that may not be safe and are calling for the highest possible safety standards to avoid another tragedy," APFA President Lori Bassani said in the letter (seen by Reuters). Reuters noted the letter was dated Oct. 30, which followed several days of Boeing CEO Dennis Muilenburg being grilled by lawmakers in Washington after two Max crashes killed 346 people and led to a worldwide grounding of the plane in March. Boeing CEO Muilenburg Testifies to Senate Commerce Committee About 737 Max Muilenburg, during the hearing, told US lawmakers that Boeing made " mistakes" and "have learned from both accidents and identified changes that need to be made." Lawmakers accused Boeing of knowing about flight control issues in the plane's MCAS system, which has been identified by the flight regulators as a significant factor behind both Max crashes. Bassani told Muilenburg that the hearings in Washington reveal "breakdowns in the supervision of the 737 MAX and raise questions about the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) resources for oversight," said Reuters. The letter told Muilenburg that American Airlines' flight attendants won't step on the plane until her union has all the safety reports. Since the grounding of the Max in March, Boeing has been desperately trying to get the planes back in the air as carriers across the world are abandoning Max orders for Airbus planes. Boeing has a credibility crisis. They will need to rebuild confidence in the Max with not just flight attendants but also the American people, along with global carriers and regulators. To do this, you'll hear it here first, Boeing will have to go on Good Morning America, followed by a 60 Minutes segment, to reach as many people as possible, all in the attempt to restore confidence. If Boeing can't regain trust, they should rebrand, something President Trump said earlier this year.