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www.nytimes.com
2 days ago
US news

House Passes Legislation to Improve Air Travel, Sending Bill to Biden's Desk

Investing in aviation infrastructure is crucial for safety, innovation, and the economy. [ more ]
www.npr.org
3 months ago
US news

'Cozy' relationship between Boeing and the U.S. draws scrutiny amid 737 Max 9 mess

The longstanding special relationship between the U.S. government and Boeing is coming under scrutiny after multiple safety incidents involving Boeing jets.
Federal regulators are grounding Boeing 737 Max 9 planes and reviewing Boeing's manufacturing and production lines after a panel blew off an Alaska Airlines jet in midair. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Canada news

Investigation launched after Boeing engine cover falls off during takeoff

Regulators investigating after engine cowling falls off Boeing plane during takeoff.
Recent incidents involving Southwest Airlines Boeing planes prompt FAA investigations and scrutiny on Boeing's production quality. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
3 months ago
US politics

Alaska Airlines 737 May Have Left Boeing Factory Missing Bolts, N.T.S.B. Says

Four bolts were not replaced on an Alaska Airlines plane, causing a panel to blow off during a flight.
The bolts were removed and not reinstalled during repair work on the plane's body. [ more ]
New York Post
3 months ago
San Francisco

Kit-built electric plane crashes killing 4, including pilot and his new fiancee

Four people were killed in a plane crash in California, including the pilot and his fiancée.
The pilot was well-known in the experimental aircraft community and worked for a company specializing in electric aircraft. [ more ]
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