Not always a great way to fly
Given the challenging times that lie ahead, you would expect carriers to do all they can to keep their customers happy. Unfortunately, as my recent experience with Singapore Airlines shows, that is not always the case.
Let me say first, though, that I really do like SIA. They normally have great service, their connectivity out of [...]
Malaysian Flip-Flops
Can Malaysia please get on with it?
First, Kuala Lumpur announced that the Eurocopter EC725 Cougar would replace the country’s ageing Sikorsky S-61 “Nuri” fleets. Now, after opposition politicians and Eurocopter’s competitors cried foul, saying that the selection was made without proper trials and checks, Kuala Lumpur has decided to “postpone” the deal.
On the surface, Prime [...]
Waiting for nothing
Japan has finally confirmed what everyone figured would happen anyway - it has delayed its fighter jet competition in order to continue lobbying the USA for information on the Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor.
It is silly, though. The Japan Air Self Defense Force’s capability will keep dropping, and there is no guarantee that Washington would allow [...]
Crowded House
Why in the world does India want to manufacture regional jets, when it already has so much on its plate?
An Indian Regional Jet will join a crowded field in which newcomers from Japan, China and Russia will also be competing with the incumbents, Brazil’s Embraer and Canada’s Bombardier, for market share. Analysts say that one [...]