AvGeeknologist
@avgeeknologist.bsky.social
AvGeek, aviation professional, 🇪🇺, tweet in EN, DE, FR. Structural dynamics, aeroelastics and aircraft performance. Turboprop aficionado.
Now imagine what the situation is like on an A350-1000 ULR. Impressive engineering, but much less efficient than shorter-range versions.
Sean was here@yyzbound.bsky.social · 3d agoSomething that blew my mind when I started flying jets; how much extra fuel we needed to burn to carry extra fuel. An increase in weight, including fuel, increases the fuel needed to fly it around. On my last relatively short flight an extra 10 minutes of fuel would have increased my burn by 200kg.
Something that blew my mind when I started flying jets; how much extra fuel we needed to burn to carry extra fuel. An increase in weight, including fuel, increases the fuel needed to fly it around. On my last relatively short flight an extra 10 minutes of fuel would have increased my burn by 200kg.
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Too much energy during the approach, hence a long float in the flare, barely touches down, hence no spoilers... At no point any attempt to go around. 🧐
@jacdecnews.bsky.social · last wk.At the time of the landing (15:53L), local weather consisted of gusty winds from 190 degrees up to 26 knots, with associated thunderstorm activity. The aircraft touched down late; no reverse thrust was visible. avherald.com/h?article=54...
At the time of the landing (15:53L), local weather consisted of gusty winds from 190 degrees up to 26 knots, with associated thunderstorm activity. The aircraft touched down late; no reverse thrust was visible. avherald.com/h?article=54...
Re: amazon Boeing 767 at MIA: Note how at one point during the approach, both airspeed and altitude has increased, so total energy increased. That requires a significant amount of thrust. That is, obviously, strange, during approach.
airplane ian - abolish ICE@airplaneian.com · last wk.a look at the approach profile of the Amazon Air 767 that crashed at Miami compared to other 767s that landed on runway 30 ADS-B data via airplanes.live
X Kills Nitter And Xcancel, The Last Ways To Read Tweets Without Elon Watching When Twitter launched, it was originally designed to be just like an open protocol. In the early... https://www.techdirt.com/2026/09/01/x-kills-nitter-and-xcancel-the-last-ways-to-read-tweets-without-elon-watching/
X Kills Nitter And Xcancel, The Last Ways To Read Tweets Without Elon Watching
When Twitter launched, it was originally designed to be just like an open protocol. In the early days, the company eagerly supported third party development, building on that protocol. But, because it was a new communications protocol totally controlled by a single company, eventually commercial pressure led the company to close off the openness. Jack...
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When ATC puts a plane in a holding pattern they have to give them an idea how long they’ll be flying in circles. This is the “expect further clearance” time; EFC. In this case, the EFC exceeds the amount of fuel they have left. Maybe the EFC will improve, but they’re looking at diversion options.
ACARS Drama@acarsdrama.bsky.social · 2w agoAir to Ground Message: COPY SO IF THE EFC STICKS WE GOTTA DIVERT. IS PHL GOOD Area: Jersey Shore, NJ, USA Type: Embraer 175 (Enhanced Wing) A: #a0931e30913 F: #f6c2b143d3d
Quick Quiz: ID all accurately to Number the Odd One Out. Judge's decision final 🤐
The drone attack - now confirmed to be of Russian origin - against Ukrainian cargo aircraft has political consequences: Germany will close the Russian general consulate and a cultural institution.
🦋Special Kherson Cat🐈🇺🇦@specialkhersoncat.bsky.social · 2w agoBREAKING: Germany has officially accused Russia of orchestrating the August 4 explosive-drone attack attempt at Leipzig/Halle Airport, a major German and NATO logistics hub.
1 September 1942 | A Spanish man, Joaquín Corteillo, perished in #Auschwitz. He was a farmer born in Valencia in January 1910. A republican engaged in fighting against the nationalists. He was deported from a prison in Bremen & registered in Auschwitz on 18 July 1942 (no. 18186). He was 32.
Odd One Out Quiz. I.D. all four to vary the OOO. REVERSE IMAGE SEARCH IS BANNED. All other research allowed. A.G.S.C. is BARRED till O9:00 BST Tuesday.
When orbits align: MTG-S1 briefly passed across Meteosat-12's (MTG-I1) field of view over the weekend! 🛰️🛰️ Captured twice mid-scan by MTG-I1’s FCI, the photobomb shows MTG-S1 across Earth’s disk - clearly displaying its solar panels & Ka-band antenna. 📸 (L) True colour RGB (R) VIS0.6 500m
Pontifications: Disturbing Trends at Airbus Free for nonsubscribers By Scott Hamilton Aug. 31, 2026, © Leeham News and Analysis: Today is my last day as a full-fledged participant in Leeham News and Analysis (LNA). When LNA was sold to AIN Media Group in July 2025, a two-year contract for me was…
Pontifications: Disturbing Trends at Airbus
Free for nonsubscribers By Scott Hamilton Aug. 31, 2026, © Leeham News and Analysis: Today is my last day as a full-fledged participant in Leeham News and Analysis (LNA). When LNA was sold to AIN Media Group in July 2025, a two-year contract for me was included, with a provision that AIN would strive to find my successor as editor within a year.
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Low flyovers, #1 on the "stupid antiques" list.
Peter G@dwyfor16.bsky.social · 2w agoDon't know what I did to my algorithm but all it is is that flyover from the game yesterday from (r/aviation) They reckon 41 ft above the roof which most people would say is too close Everyone save lots of bokke fans going "Nah we don't play eh! We will fly lower next time to prove you wrong eh"
Journalists need to stop describing these incidents in terms implying software has agency and intent. It does not. The people who created a faulty and dangerous product are the ones responsible for whatever happens, and must be held to account, with punitive financial penalties for damage done.
The Guardian@theguardian.com · 2w agoSharp rise in incidents of AI escaping users’ control, research finds
"Beinahe alle Gebirge weltweit erwärmen sich tendenziell etwas schneller als der Rest der Erde", sagt PIK-Forscher Donovan Dennis. Anlässlich der Flut-Katastrophe in Nepal spricht er über die Bedingungen im Himalaja, über Gletscherforschung und die Folgen des Klimawandels. 👇️ taz.de/Gletscherfor...
Gletscherforscher zur Flutkatastrophe in Nepal: „Gebirge erwärmen sich schneller als der Rest der Erde“
Die Erderwärmung führt zum Abschmelzen der Gletscher. Damit steigt das Risiko von Katastrophen wie jetzt in Nepal, sagt der Glaziologe Donovan Dennis.
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Between April 2025 and April 2026, global jet fuel prices rose by 121%, but not every country faced the same increase in fuel costs. Learn more about how several countries were affected by the rise in jet fuel prices in the ⬇️ #WeeklyChart https://bit.ly/3UdQVIS
Could we learn something about future-proofing aviation from other sectors...?
Dr. Aaron Thierry@thierryaaron.bsky.social · 2w ago"we're just beginning to realize what actually can be done with the steam engine in the way of continuous performance, economical performance &reduction in maintenance that will continue it in service, so that it can be more ably discussed in the year 1980 than it will be at this convention in 1930"
Deutschlands größter #Batteriespeicher mit 700 MWh kommt ans Netz. Er überbrückt für 500.000 Haushalte zwei Stunden lang den Strombedarf. Die Kosten für den Batteriespeicher in Sachsen-Anhalt belaufen sich auf 250 Millionen Euro (d.h. 280 Euro/kWh). Das Großprojekt kommt ohne Förderung aus.
Qatar Airways & Skytrax Have Beef: “World’s Best Airline” No More? onemileatatime.com/news/qatar-a...
Qatar Airways & Skytrax Have Beef: "World's Best Airline" No More?
Qatar Airways is eliminating all mentions of Skytrax, after being the world's most awarded airline. What's going on here?
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Quick Quiz: ID all *accurately* to Letter the Odd One Out. Judge's decision final 😎
Which one is the more important XLR? I'm divided...
Among other interesting bits, the PHL-VIE route is the longest I can find scheduled on the A321XLR currently. It bests Iberia's MAD-SDQ by ~180 miles.
Seth Miller@wandrme.paxex.aero · 3w agoAmerican Airlines is ready to put its A321XLR fleet to work across the Atlantic with a strong Summer 2027 route network to take full advantage of the new planes. $AAL #PaxEx #AvGeek
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I believe DFW-SYD remains weight-restricted on the A380. No surprise that swapping to a plane which can handle the range and loads would boost margins. A380s are amazing, but also fit a very niche spot of capacity and range, and Qantas uses them for several routes outside that sweet spot.
Ishrion Aviation@ishrionaviation.bsky.social · 3w agoQantas to commence Airbus A380 retirement starting 2028. To be replaced by A350-1000 on routes such as Sydney (SYD) to Dallas (DFW).
