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Nut bans little help to allergic air passengers

Wet wipes effectively reduce allergy risk in planes, not nut bans.
Nut allergies are not spread by cabin ventilation systems, experts say.

A flight from Los Angeles U-turned over the Pacific after an engine problem, resulting in a 6-hour flight to nowhere

A Qantas flight had to return to LAX due to a mechanical issue, causing significant inconvenience for passengers.

Nut bans little help to allergic air passengers

Wet wipes effectively reduce allergy risk in planes, not nut bans.
Nut allergies are not spread by cabin ventilation systems, experts say.

A flight from Los Angeles U-turned over the Pacific after an engine problem, resulting in a 6-hour flight to nowhere

A Qantas flight had to return to LAX due to a mechanical issue, causing significant inconvenience for passengers.
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#v-22-osprey

As Congress scrutinizes the Osprey, families balance grief with pilots' love for it

The crash of the V-22 Osprey off the coast of Japan has reignited concerns about the aircraft's safety record, prompting further scrutiny and investigations.

Navy orders operational pause' in use of its troubled V-22 Osprey aircraft

The Navy has grounded the V-22 Osprey aircraft due to safety concerns after a near-crash incident, impacting military operations significantly.

As Congress scrutinizes the Osprey, families balance grief with pilots' love for it

The crash of the V-22 Osprey off the coast of Japan has reignited concerns about the aircraft's safety record, prompting further scrutiny and investigations.

Navy orders operational pause' in use of its troubled V-22 Osprey aircraft

The Navy has grounded the V-22 Osprey aircraft due to safety concerns after a near-crash incident, impacting military operations significantly.
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#boeing

The top qualities Boeing's next CEO needs most? Courage and humility

Boeing faces significant challenges with financial losses, legal issues, and product concerns, including aircraft safety and spacecraft problems.

Boeing factory workers say they're overworked and under pressure to 'make miracles happen,' report says

Boeing workers report pressures to maintain production speed, often resulting in aircraft moving with defects.

Boeing Is Expected to Evade Criminal Charges for Violating Settlement

The Justice Department is likely to offer Boeing a deferred prosecution agreement instead of criminal prosecution for violating a 2021 settlement related to the 737 Max 8 crashes.

Boeing hit with another setback as the FAA issues a new requirement

The FAA mandates inspections of Boeing 787 cockpit seats after a serious safety incident involving unexpected seat movement.

Southwest Boeing 737-800 flight loses engine cover, prompting regulator to investigate | CBC News

FAA is investigating after Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-800 lost engine cover during takeoff.
Similar incidents have occurred with Boeing aircraft, prompting FAA oversight and criminal investigations.

The top qualities Boeing's next CEO needs most? Courage and humility

Boeing faces significant challenges with financial losses, legal issues, and product concerns, including aircraft safety and spacecraft problems.

Boeing factory workers say they're overworked and under pressure to 'make miracles happen,' report says

Boeing workers report pressures to maintain production speed, often resulting in aircraft moving with defects.

Boeing Is Expected to Evade Criminal Charges for Violating Settlement

The Justice Department is likely to offer Boeing a deferred prosecution agreement instead of criminal prosecution for violating a 2021 settlement related to the 737 Max 8 crashes.

Boeing hit with another setback as the FAA issues a new requirement

The FAA mandates inspections of Boeing 787 cockpit seats after a serious safety incident involving unexpected seat movement.

Southwest Boeing 737-800 flight loses engine cover, prompting regulator to investigate | CBC News

FAA is investigating after Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-800 lost engine cover during takeoff.
Similar incidents have occurred with Boeing aircraft, prompting FAA oversight and criminal investigations.
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Man faces 5 years in prison after allegedly aiming high-powered laser at Coast Guard helicopter

A man was arrested for aiming a laser at a Coast Guard helicopter during a routine training mission.

Whistleblower alleges safety issues with Boeing 787 and 777 jets | CBC News

FAA is investigating a Boeing whistleblower's claims of safety and quality concerns in 787 and 777 jets.
Boeing engineer faced retaliation for identifying engineering problems affecting structural integrity and alleging production shortcuts.

Heathrow ground vehicle bursts into flames while parked next to British Airways plane

Fire incident at London Heathrow Airport involving a ground vehicle next to a plane with no injuries reported.
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