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via nytimes: The F.A.A. had already issued one directive after the Lion Air crash, instructing airlines to revise their flight manuals to include information on how to respond to a malfunction … Read more
Aircraft manufacturing consolidates. By MC01, a frequent commenter, for WOLF STREET: After a series of legal battles and political complications, it seems Boeing will finally be allowed to take control of Embraer’s commercial … Read more
A culture of close collaboration between test pilots, engineering staff deteriorated in later stages of aircraft’s development.“The extent of pilots’ lack of involvement hasn’t been previously reported and could bring … Read more
This isn’t just a computer bug. It’s a scandal. Two Boeing airplanes have fallen out of the air and crashed in the past six months. On the surface, this is … Read more
by hyousef333 Engaging global regulators and customers on safe return to service of the 737 MAX Revenue of $22.9 billion reflecting 149 commercial deliveries and higher defense and services … Read more
President Donald Trump offered some advice to Boeing via Twitter regarding their now-infamous and grounded fleet of 737 Max 8 planes. He urged them to fix the planes, “add some … Read more
“Boeing shareholders sue over 737 MAX crashes, disclosures” – www.reuters.com/article/us-ethiopia-airline-boeing-lawsuit/boeing-shareholders-sue-over-737-max-crashes-disclosures-idUSKCN1RL31D The lawsuit alleges that material information about the safety of 737 max planes was known by Boeing and not disclosed to … Read more
American previously announced it would cancel approximately 90 flights a day through April 24. Boeing is working to fix software shortcomings on the planes after two fatal crashes and international … Read more
HMM: Boeing’s 737 Max Defense Just Got More Difficult. “The 737 Max is as safe as any airplane that has ever flown the skies,” Boeing swiftly concluded. Lion Air was … Read more
via wsws: It is nearly a month since the crash of Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302, which slammed into the ground only six minutes after takeoff from Addis Ababa airport, killing … Read more
by Raúl Ilargi Meijer Rembrandt van Rijn The Anatomy Lesson of Dr. Nicolaes Tulp 1632 We had already been told that in the Ethiopian Airlines flight ET302 crash which killed all … Read more
via CNBC: American Airlines is cancelling 90 flights per day through April 24 as a result of the grounding of the Boeing 737 Max aircraft. The airline, which had been … Read more
In a blistering attack on Boeing, the Air Force’s top acquisition official said the company has a “severe situation” with flawed inspections of its new KC-46 air refueling tanker aircraft, … Read more
www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-03-14/boeing-s-600-billion-in-max-orders-at-risk-as-airlines-retreat VietJet, Kenya Airways reviewing plans to take 737 Max model Lion Air is said to be mulling defection to rival Airbus A320
Boeing planes have trouble flying, Tesla cars can't stay on the road, and social media companies' websites are down across the world. — Alastair Williamson (@StockBoardAsset) March 14, 2019 cancellation … Read more
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