Are there any HS 748 still flying?
As of July 2018 a total of 12 HS 748 aircraft (all variants) remained in airline service.
How did Boeing fix MCAS?
Boeing’s fix for MCAS entails three changes to the system design: It will take input from the jet’s two angle of attack sensors instead of just one. If they disagree by more than a nominal amount, the system assumes a false signal and will not activate.
Are MAX 8 planes safe?
It was cleared to fly passengers again by US regulators last year, having been grounded following two catastrophic accidents. Since then, however, a number of potentially serious problems have been reported during 737 Max flights. Boeing insists the aircraft is both safe and reliable.
Who will take over Avro customers?
Octopus Energy
Ofgem has appointed Octopus Energy to take on supplying Avro Energy’s approximately 580,000 domestic customers. This follows a competitive process run by Ofgem to get the best deal possible for customers.
Is Avro Energy in trouble?
Avro Energy ceased trading still owing £90m to customers, according to its administrators. Alvarez and Marsal said the challenger firm had failed to supply customers who had paid for gas and electricity in advance.
Is Avro Energy about to go bust?
Overall, the Leicestershire-based company was predicting funding needs of £258m by March 2022. Avro failed to raise investment despite contacting 132 parties and notified Ofgem on September 17 that it was set to go bust.
Are Avro at risk?
Independent regulator Ofgem has confirmed Avro Energy and Green Supplier Limited have ceased trading. Energy companies are facing tough decisions amid the 2021 rise in wholesale gas prices.
Is Avro about to go bust?
It was also struggling to provide industry payments of £56m to support renewable schemes. Overall, the Leicestershire-based company was predicting funding needs of £258m by March 2022. Avro failed to raise investment despite contacting 132 parties and notified Ofgem on September 17 that it was set to go bust.
Why did Boeing not train the pilots on the MCAS?
The FAA and Boeing both refuted media reports describing MCAS as an anti-stall system, which Boeing asserted it is distinctly not. The aircraft had to perform well in a low-speed stall test.
Should I still be paying Avro Energy?
What is happening? Ofgem have appointed Octopus Energy to take over your energy supply from Avro Energy. Your energy supply will not be interrupted or affected in any way. Any credit balance you have with Avro is safe, protected by regulation, and will be transferred to your Octopus Energy account.
What is a Hawker Siddeley HS 748?
The Hawker Siddeley HS 748 is a medium-sized turboprop airliner originally designed and initially produced by the British aircraft manufacturer Avro. It was the last aircraft to be developed by Avro prior to its absorption by Hawker Siddeley.
What happened to the Avro HS 748?
During the early 1960s, Avro’s individual identity within the Hawker Siddeley Group was expunged, after which the airliner was marketed by the parent company as the HS 748 . After the initial batch of series 1 aircraft was completed, production transitioned to the improved series 2.
How many HS 748 planes are still in service?
The cargo plane was on a charter flight for the Lutheran World Federation and carrying relief supplies from Juba, South Sudan. As of July 2018 a total of 12 HS 748 aircraft (all variants) remained in airline service.
What ever happened to the BAE HS 748?
During the 1990s, a larger, stretched development of the HS 748, the BAe ATP, was developed and had attempted to compete with market leaders such as the de Havilland Canada Dash 8 and ATR 42, but saw only limited sales prior to production being terminated.