Business, Economics, and Taxes: Capitalism. Yay? >=(

[Jimjamesak]

Engines are typically chosen by the airline from 3rd party suppliers, so that's not really on Boeing.

Yup, either Rolls Royce or GE typically. The engines on the 747-8 are made by GE.

 

[rufus]

Yup, either Rolls Royce or GE typically. The engines on the 747-8 are made by GE.

Well, there's your problem. My GE toaster won't even toast bread for the correct time

 

[aparch]

If it's Pratt and Whitney that was on the 747, that's not going to help Boeing's case any...

https://www.reuters.com/business/ae...21-united-airlines-engine-failure-2023-09-08/

 

[Jimjamesak]

If it's Pratt and Whitney that was on the 747, that's not going to help Boeing's case any...

https://www.reuters.com/business/ae...21-united-airlines-engine-failure-2023-09-08/

It’s not. 747-8 only carries the GEnx engines.

 

[Kepler]

Fraud is typically mundane, but I give this one 4 stars.

 

[dxmnkd316]

That's fucking terrible.

 

[Deutsche Gopher Fan]

That's ****ing terrible.

Prolly a touch of racism there too

 

[Kepler]

Think of the dumbest city in the US to build a skyscraper. I dare you.

 

[Drew S.]

Think of the dumbest city in the US to build a skyscraper. I dare you.

If I had hundreds of millions to invest that is certainly where I would want to put it. I get buildings like that in NY, London, etc where real estate is a premium but it makes zero sense there. It’s a big ask for first responders too.

 

[rufus]

Think of the dumbest city in the US to build a skyscraper. I dare you.

Where's Tim McVeigh when you need him?

 

[Slap Shot]

Where's Tim McVeigh when you need him?

Or Hulk Hogan.

 

[FadeToBlack&Gold]

Think of the dumbest city in the US to build a skyscraper. I dare you.

You weren't kidding. Did Austin vote it down or something?

On a work trip to OKC years ago, I thought the Devon Energy building stuck out like a sore thumb on an otherwise modest skyline.

 

[Kepler]

Fair.

 

[dxmnkd316]

Think of the dumbest city in the US to build a skyscraper. I dare you.

Oh god I was close.

I hope they build it

 

[Kepler]

I hope OKC is in tornado alley. God's javelin.

 

[RaceBoarder]

I hope OKC is in tornado alley. God's javelin.

It is probably the most likely major city to receive a direct hit, although Dallas-Fort Worth may get an edge because of it's larger landmass.

 

[Kepler]

It is probably the most likely major city to receive a direct hit, although Dallas-Fort Worth may get an edge because of it's larger landmass.

Apparently it's much safer now because Tornado Alley has been moving eastwards.

 

[LynahFan]

If I had hundreds of millions to invest that is certainly where I would want to put it. I get buildings like that in NY, London, etc where real estate is a premium but it makes zero sense there. It’s a big ask for first responders too.

No kidding. Imagine how many square miles of prairie you could develop for the price of that building....

 

[Deutsche Gopher Fan]

Good. I hope this continues.

https://ktla.com/news/california/pal...own-on-airbnb/

 

[dxmnkd316]

Apparently it's much safer now because Tornado Alley has been moving eastwards.

Makes sense. Too consistently hot and dry now in old tornado alley.