I fly an airbus, though I am a Boeing fan. Both companies build good airplanesand while my Boeing preference is clear, I wouldn't hesitate to get on an Airbus. After all, I do I every day at work!
Of greater importance than design or manufacturer is the maintenance on the airplane. Who maintains it? How well is it serviced? Sound familiar?
Finally, who is flying it? Professional experienced crew that's been well trained and works well together? These issues have resulted in many recent accidents: crew error continues to be a causal factor. Some of which have been discussed here on BITOG.
I prefer to remain agnostic on cause at this point. Look, we know the FM. was programmed, the airplane turned and then may have flown for as much as 5 more hours. That points to the crew. But why? There are other possibilities but until we get more details, I am afraid that I would be speculating just like the rest of them...
Of greater importance than design or manufacturer is the maintenance on the airplane. Who maintains it? How well is it serviced? Sound familiar?
Finally, who is flying it? Professional experienced crew that's been well trained and works well together? These issues have resulted in many recent accidents: crew error continues to be a causal factor. Some of which have been discussed here on BITOG.
I prefer to remain agnostic on cause at this point. Look, we know the FM. was programmed, the airplane turned and then may have flown for as much as 5 more hours. That points to the crew. But why? There are other possibilities but until we get more details, I am afraid that I would be speculating just like the rest of them...
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