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US news
fromwww.mercurynews.com
11 hours ago

UPS grounding of planes could last through peak delivery season

UPS grounded its MD-11 cargo fleet indefinitely for extensive FAA-mandated inspections and repairs after a fatal engine-detachment crash, potentially delaying readiness through peak delivery season.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

JUST IN: Pete Hegseth Plane Makes 'Unschedule Landing'

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth's plane made an unscheduled landing in the United Kingdom due to a cracked windshield; all onboard were reported safe.
US news
fromTheregister
1 month ago

Boeing gets FAA blessing to start issuing safety certs again

The FAA restored limited delegation for Boeing to certify some 737 Max and 787 aircraft despite persistent safety, software, production, and quality-control concerns.
World news
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Pay Attention!' Spirit Airlines Pilot Scolded for Getting Too Close to Air Force One

A Spirit Airlines pilot was scolded by air traffic control for failing to follow vectors and coming within eight miles of Air Force One.
Public health
fromFuturism
2 months ago

Commercial Airplanes Are Dosing Passengers With Neurotoxic Gases

Commercial airline passengers and crew are increasingly exposed to toxic cabin fumes that can cause brain injuries similar to severe concussions.
Miscellaneous
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

Airlines are inspecting Boeing 787 fuel switches after the first Air India crash report put them in the spotlight

Investigations revealed that both engines of Air India Flight 171 had their fuel cut off, leading to the crash shortly after takeoff.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 months ago

No basis': Pilot groups reject claims of human error in Air India crash

The Indian Commercial Pilots Association (ICPA) and the Airline Pilots' Association of India (ALPA India) deemed initial findings suggesting human error as reckless and unfounded. They asserted that speculation about deliberate or inadvertent pilot actions in the crash was misguided.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
5 months ago

Death toll from plane crash in India climbs to 270 as search teams find more bodies

Search and recovery efforts continue after one of India's worst aviation disasters, where an Air India flight crash in Ahmedabad led to 270 fatalities, with only one survivor.
US news
Law
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

US-Boeing deal over 737 Max crashes morally repugnant', says lawyer for victims' families

Boeing has agreed to pay $1.1 billion to avoid prosecution related to two fatal crashes, which many critics see as evading true accountability.
fromBusiness Insider
7 months ago

I went on a test flight showcasing Honeywell's new technology that could prevent airliners from colliding

The new SURF-A and Smart-X systems are designed to enhance aircraft safety during critical takeoff and landing phases, offering pilots timely warnings of potential dangers.
Marketing tech
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