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“This Is a Criminal Cover-Up”: Boeing Whistleblowers Slam Leadership for Ignoring Safety Issues
democracynow.org/2024/4/18/headlines/this_is_a_criminal_cover_up_boeing_whistleblowers_slam_leadership_for_ignoring_safety_issues
Quick Glance: Boeing Whistleblower Calls for Grounding of All 787 Dreamliners
- Boeing quality engineer Sam Salehpour is urging the planemaker to ground all 787 Dreamliners worldwide, citing potential structural issues.
- Salehpour alleges that Boeing took shortcuts during the construction of the 787 and 777 jets, compromising aircraft safety.
- After raising internal concerns with Boeing, Salehpour claims he faced retaliation and witnessed unsafe assembly practices in another program.
- Boeing defends the 787 Dreamliner's quality, while the FAA investigates Salehpour's claims, emphasizing the importance of aircraft safety.
Northrop Grumman working with Musk's SpaceX on U.S. spy satellite system: Aerospace and defense company Northrop Grumman is working with SpaceX ...
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'This is a criminal cover up': Ed Pierson, a former senior manager at Boeing, said the company continues to 'conceal the truth' about the safety of their ... Show more reut.rs/49HU4T2
Amid schedule uncertainty, Boeing will shed workers on SLS rocket program: "Boeing is reviewing and adjusting current staffing levels."
arstechnica.com/space/2024/04/amid-schedule-uncertainty-boeing-will-shed-workers-on-sls-rocket-program/
UNSC holds emergency meeting over Iran's attack on Israel, urges restraint: U.N. Security Council Holds Emergency Meeting, With Diplomats Calling for Restraint ...
nytimes.com/live/2024/04/14/world/iran-israel-gaza-war-news
Quick Glance: The Night Iran's Missile Show Rattled Israel
- In Tehran, 'Operation True Promise' launched an unprecedented aerial assault on Israel.
- The direct clash between powerful militaries showcased Israel's defense and Iran's display of power.
- Despite minor damages and injuries, the question remains whether this attack signifies further escalation or the start of a war.
- The missile and drone strikes resulted in minimal damage, with Israel and allies successfully intercepting most projectiles.
AP PHOTOS: Aboard France's aging nuclear submarines — old boats but new missions: TOULOUSE, France (AP) — Once again, the oceans beckon for France’s veteran ...
apnews.com/article/nato-france-navy-submarine-photos-5251db6ce0af77f927c696e4bf0f526d
US Senate committee to hold hearing on Boeing safety culture report: The U.S. Senate Commerce Committee said on Thursday it would hold a hearing next week with ...
reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/us-senate-committee-hold-hearing-boeing-safety-culture-report-2024-04-12/
Airbus plane had to return to Stansted due to filming damage: An Airbus turned back at 14,000ft after lighting caused window panes to fall out, investigators say ...
bbc.com/news/uk-england-essex-68854396
A whistleblower claims that Boeing’s 787 Dreamliner is flawed. The FAA is investigating
cnn.com/2024/04/09/business/boeing-787-whistleblower/
Quick Glance: Boeing Whistleblower Warns of 787 Fuselage Failure
- The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating a Boeing engineer’s claims that the company took manufacturing shortcuts on two wide-body jets, with potentially catastrophic outcomes.
- Sam Salehpour went public in a New York Times story, describing how he believes sections of the 787 Dreamliner fuselage are improperly fastened together.
- Salehpour’s allegations are the latest dip in a turbulent period for the airplane manufacturing giant, which has been dealing with other issues including past crashes and quality control problems.
Delta rockets retired with launch of US reconnaissance satellite: The U.S. Space Force and a Boeing-Lockheed joint venture sent a secret reconnaissance payload ...
reuters.com/science/us-reconnaissance-satellite-launched-final-flight-delta-rocket-family-2024-04-10/
Iron Dome, David’s Sling, Arrow: Israel’s air defense against Iran, explained: Israel’s air defense systems and a U.S.-led coalition intercepted 99 percent of ...
washingtonpost.com/world/2024/04/15/israel-air-defense-iron-dome-iran/
Lockheed wins $4.1 bln battle command system contract from US govt: Lockheed Martin said on Thursday it had won a contract worth up to $4.1 billion from the U.S ...
reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/lockheed-wins-41-bln-battle-command-system-contract-us-govt-2024-04-11/
Menos producción de acero: Thyssenkrupp planea recortes de empleo: Thyssenkrupp quiere producir mucho menos acero en su planta de Duisburgo ...
zdf.de/nachrichten/wirtschaft/unternehmen/thyssenkrupp-stahl-stellenabbau-ig-metall-100.html
NTSB conducting new interviews with Boeing on 737 MAX 9 door plug probe: The National Transportation Safety Board is conducting a new round of interviews with ...
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Quick Glance: NTSB's Investigation Update on Boeing 737 MAX 9 Door Plug Incident
- The National Transportation Safety Board is conducting a new round of interviews with Boeing and the Federal Aviation Administration this week as part of its probe into the in-flight emergency on the Alaska Airlines 737 MAX 9 in January.
- NTSB Chair Jennifer Homendy revealed that investigators were back at the 737 plant in Renton, Washington, this week for more interviews.
- Boeing has declined to comment on the interviews, stating that required documents detailing the removal of the door plug in the Alaska Airlines plane were never created.
- The NTSB plans to hold a public investigative hearing regarding the Alaska Airlines incident in August, which will include testimony from employees at Boeing, fuselage manufacturer Spirit AeroSystems, and others like Alaska Airlines.
With delivery issues with planemakers Airbus and Boeing and an estimated record level of travelers expected in the summer ... Show more www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/airlines-struggle-with-lack-planes-summer-travel-set-hit-record-levels-2024-04-09/
Iran mounted an immense aerial attack on Israel on Saturday, launching more than 300 drones and missiles in retaliation for a deadly airstrike in Syria two ... Show more www.nytimes.com/live/2024/04/14/world/iran-israel-gaza-war-news
Israel Aerospace Industries commends IDF for successful interception of threats from Iran
jpost.com/israel-hamas-war/article-796946
Lockheed Martin wins US missile defense contract worth $17 bln: Lockheed Martin has won a $17 billion contract to develop the next generation of interceptors to ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2024/04/16/lockheed-martin-wins-us-missile-defense-contract-worth-17-bln
Chinooks over Duisburg again and again: what's behind it all: The "Koniklijke Luchtmacht" flew over Duisburg several times with the Boeing Chinook CH-47F ...
waz.de/staedte/duisburg/article242056990/Immer-wieder-Chinooks-ueber-Duisburg-Das-steckt-dahinter.html
5 things to know for April 17: Trump trial, Middle East, Boeing, Immigration, Dubai flooding
cnn.com/2024/04/17/us/5-things-to-know-for-april-17-trump-trial-middle-east-boeing-immigration-dubai-flooding/
Coordinated Demonstrations Across the U.S. and the World Disrupt Travel, Weapons Industry
democracynow.org/2024/4/16/headlines/coordinated_demonstrations_across_the_us_and_the_world_disrupt_travel_weapons_industry
Exclusive: Deutsche Telekom, Airbus slam plan allowing Big Tech access to EU cloud data
reuters.com/technology/deutsche-telekom-airbus-slam-plan-allowing-big-tech-access-eu-cloud-data-2024-04-10/
Delta rockets retired with launch of US reconnaissance satellite: The U.S. Space Force and a Boeing-Lockheed joint venture sent a secret reconnaissance payload ...
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Lockheed Martin Unveils New Mako Hypersonic Missile Which Can Be Carried Internally By The F-35
theaviationist.com/2024/04/10/lockheed-martin-unveils-new-mako-hypersonic-missile-which-can-be-carried-internally-by-the-f-35/
RSAF’s new Boeing and Airbus helicopters attain full operational capability: Airbus Helicopters’ H225M and Boeing’s CH-47F Chinook can now perform the full suite ...
straitstimes.com/singapore/rsaf-s-new-boeing-and-airbus-helicopters-attain-full-operational-capability-status
Ukraine, UK sign agreement to cooperate on arms production: Ukraine and Britain have signed a framework agreement to cooperate in the defence and arms production ...
reuters.com/world/europe/ukraine-uk-sign-agreement-cooperate-arms-production-2024-04-10/
US NTSB chair vows to be 'fierce advocate' for safety in new term: National Transportation Safety Board chair Jennifer Homendy will tell lawmakers she is ...
reuters.com/world/us/us-ntsb-chair-vows-be-fierce-advocate-safety-new-term-2024-04-10/
Germany to send Patriot air-defense system to Ukraine but holds out on Taurus missiles
politico.eu/article/germany-patriot-air-defense-military-ukraine/
Lockheed conducts test with four LRASM anti-ship missiles: The U.S. Navy, in partnership with Lockheed Martin, successfully conducted a Long-Range Anti-Ship ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/lockheed-conducts-test-with-four-lrasm-anti-ship-missiles/
🔊 The headlines from Reuters World News daily podcast:
- UN watchdog condemns Zaporizhzhia drone attack
- Engine cover falls off Southwest Boeing plane during ...
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‘Super powerful’: Australian hotshot takes on the big guns with AI image creator: Leonardo.ai is rolling out a product that will let teams collaborate on custom ...
smh.com.au/technology/aussie-ai-hotshot-pitches-its-image-tech-to-workers-20240405-p5fhr2.html
Quick Glance: OpenAI and Meta Prepare New AI Models Capable of 'Reasoning'
- OpenAI and Meta are on the verge of releasing new artificial intelligence models that are said to be capable of reasoning and planning.
- These upgrades are part of a wave of new large language models being released this year.
- Reasoning and planning are key steps towards achieving 'artificial general intelligence', allowing chatbots and virtual assistants to complete sequences of related tasks.
Boeing claims no findings of fatigue on older 787 jets ahead of whistleblower testimony
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AI Is Now Dogfighting With Fighter Pilots In The Air: The breakthrough in autonomous aerial combat made by the X-62 test jet is set to have far-reaching impacts ...
twz.com/air/ai-is-now-dogfighting-with-fighter-pilots-in-the-air
Even as members of his own coalition government urge German leader Olaf Scholz to send Taurus missiles to Ukraine, he is refusing ... Show more www.politico.eu/article/zelenskyy-blasts-scholzs-reason-for-not-sending-german-taurus-missiles/
Israeli warship downs threat with new air-defense weapon in a first: The C-Dome, which is outfitted on Israel's Sa'ar 6-class corvettes, is the naval version of ...
businessinsider.com/israeli-warship-downs-threat-new-air-defense-weapon-first-time-2024-4
SpaceX could finally face competition. It may be too late.: Elon Musk’s space venture may finally be facing a space industry that is poised to challenge SpaceX ...
washingtonpost.com/technology/2024/04/15/spacex-competition-nasa-pentagon/
What are Israel’s air defences against Iran’s attack?: The drone and missile attack by Iran is the first major test for Israel's new air defence systems.
straitstimes.com/world/what-are-israel-s-air-defences-against-iran-s-attack
Qaddafi mansion sale profits must go to US arms firm, judge rules: General Dynamics wants London property to be sold to recoup part of £16 million it is owed for ...
thenationalnews.com/news/uk/2024/04/17/qaddafi-mansion-profits-must-go-to-us-arms-firm-judge-rules/
UK expands Airbus H145 helicopter fleet: The new Airbus H145 helicopters are expected to assume their operational roles in Brunei and Cyprus by 2026.
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/uk-expands-airbus-h145-helicopter-fleet/
ST Engineering joint venture AirX to test wing-in-ground craft in area off Changi
straitstimes.com/singapore/transport/st-engineering-joint-venture-airx-to-test-wing-in-ground-craft-in-area-off-changi
Mega Mansions: London home tied to imperial adventure for sale at £26.25m: Property on Old Park Lane in Mayfair has been associated with the British royals ...
thenationalnews.com/business/property/2024/04/10/mega-mansions-palatial-london-home-with-royal-links-for-sale-at-2625m/
Germany to deliver 20 additional armored vehicles: The German government commissioned the German arms manufacturer Rheinmetall to deliver 20 additional Marder ...
kyivindependent.com/germany-to-deliver-20-additional-armored-vehicles/
UK Space Agency backing for nuclear space reactors: Rolls-Royce has announced it has secured funding from Phase 2 of the UK Space Agency’s International ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/uk-space-agency-backing-for-nuclear-space-reactors/
BAE selects Hanwha USA for modernisation project: BAE Systems Ordnance Systems Inc has selected Hanwha Defense USA to modernise an existing production building ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/bae-selects-hanwha-usa-for-modernisation-project/
Elbit unveil Airkeeper ISR/EW aircraft: Elbit has unveiled Airkeeper, an aircraft designed to integrate Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/elbit-unveil-airkeeper-isr-ew-aircraft/
Israeli drone shot down by Hezbollah was worth $10 million: Hezbollah intercepted an Elbit UAV, capable of continuously staying in the air for up to 30 hours ...
jpost.com/arab-israeli-conflict/hezbollahs-painful-blow-israeli-uav-struck-down-in-lebanon-795950
British Atlas transport aircraft cleared for low level parachuting: In a series of day and night sorties, paratroopers were dropped simultaneously from both side ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/british-atlas-transport-aircraft-cleared-for-low-level-parachuting/
UK nuclear deterrent 'bedrock' of protecting Britain, says Starmer: The party hopes to direct British defence investment to British business first ...
itv.com/news/2024-04-11/uk-nuclear-deterrent-bedrock-of-protecting-britain-says-starmer
BAE apprentices describe meaning behind their work: "We're building ships to help protect people, not just for the navy but for our loved ones as well ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/bae-apprentices-describe-meaning-behind-their-work/
Germany sends new batch of military aid to Ukraine: ammunition, UAVs, demining equipment
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/10/7450608/
Horoscope Today, Apr 20, 2024: Check astrological prediction for Aries, Cancer and other signs
indianexpress.com/article/horoscope/horoscope-today-apr-20-2024-check-astrological-prediction-for-aries-cancer-and-other-signs-9279920/
SpaceX targets 2 Starlink launches in 2 days from Space Coast: SpaceX is set to launch Wednesday evening the first of a pair of Space Coast rockets in two days ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/17/spacex-targets-2-starlink-launches-in-2-days-from-space-coast/
Current and former Boeing employees delivered stark warnings at two US Senate hearings on Wednesday (April 17) over safety culture and manufacturing quality at ... Show more thestartv.com/c/news cutt.ly/TheStar fb.com/TheStarOnline
-Musk in India-Dimon and ECNY
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Alaska Airlines briefly grounds all flights due to technical issue: Alaska Airlines briefly grounded all flights Wednesday due to a technical issue ...
apnews.com/article/alaska-airlines-flights-grounded-boeing-94da244ece3c2ceff2a98e8213ef24c4
Czech billionaire Daniel Křetínský says Royal Mail owner rejected takeover approach
ft.com/content/a6f0251b-454b-4aa8-9c16-aee03f0c2e46
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How Iranian drones went into action from Yemen to Ukraine to Israel: LONDON: In July 2018, a senior Iranian official made an announcement that raised eyebrows ...
arabnews.com/node/2493191/middle-east
Opinion: A look at the drone arsenal Russia uses against Ukraine: Drone combat in Russia’s war against Ukraine is changing warfare. Unmanned aerial vehicles ...
kyivindependent.com/opinion-a-look-at-the-drone-arsenal-russia-uses-against-ukraine/
UK MoD orders Airbus H145 helicopters to bolster training in jungle warfare : The Ministry of Defense in the UK has placed an order for six new Airbus H145 ...
aerotime.aero/articles/uk-ministry-defense-helicopter-airbus-order
United Airlines says Boeing to compensate for damages caused by MAX 9 grounding
reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/united-airlines-says-boeing-will-compensate-financial-hit-caused-by-737-max-9-2024-04-17/
Quick Glance: United Airlines cuts 2024 aircraft delivery plan
- United Airlines has reduced its aircraft delivery expectations for the year due to Boeing delays.
- The company plans to lease 35 Airbus A321neos in 2026 and 2027.
- United Airlines incurred a $200 million loss due to the temporary grounding of the Boeing 737 Max 9 in January.
- The company exceeded Wall Street's expectations for the first quarter.
US ambassador to Japan says boosting arms industry ties is key to stronger security alliance - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240417/p2g/00m/0bu/058000c
Horoscope Today, Apr 17, 2024: Check astrological prediction for Aquarius, Virgo and other signs
indianexpress.com/article/horoscope/horoscope-today-apr-17-2024-check-astrological-prediction-for-aquarius-virgo-and-other-signs-9273780/
ULA has an ambitious plan to ‘reuse’ Vulcan rocket: keep it in space: The heavy-lift rocket’s upper stage might extend its service as a tug or defender.
defenseone.com/business/2024/04/ula-has-ambitious-plan-reuse-vulcan-rocket-keep-it-space/395858/
Tesla is laying off more than 10% of its workforce as Elon Musk says iIt must be done'
qz.com/tesla-layoffs-elon-musk-ev-q1-1851409900
Boeing Under Pressure From FAA, Capitol Hill, Wall Street Over Latest 737 Issue: As Boeing faces two hearings on Capitol Hill and an earnings report ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-18/boeing-under-pressure-from-faa-capitol-hill-wall-street-over-latest-737-issue
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Trip to the USA: Wild travel in the name of “North Rhine-Westphalia Speed” - also at armaments company
rundschau-online.de/red/nrw-fuehrung-und-raumfahrt-wuest-staerkt-internationale-beziehungen-779178
All the pieces are in place for the first crew flight of Boeing’s Starliner: “This is a test flight, and a complicated one at that."
arstechnica.com/space/2024/04/all-the-pieces-are-in-place-for-the-first-crew-flight-of-boeings-starliner/
Rally at Thyssenkrupp Steel - López declines invitation: Thyssenkrupp CEO Miguel López, here at the general meeting at the beginning of the year in Bochum ...
waz.de/wirtschaft/article242130256/Kundgebung-bei-Thyssenkrupp-Steel-Lopez-lehnt-Einladung-ab.html
Paid articlePaid The Pentagon is spending billions on Big Tech and Silicon Valley startups as it goes all in on AI
qz.com/the-pentagon-is-spending-billions-on-big-tech-and-silic-1851423069
South Korea To Establish F-35 Maintenance Depot By 2027: South Korea is working to establish its own F-35 MRO depot at Cheongju AB by 2027.
aviationweek.com/mro/aircraft-propulsion/south-korea-establish-f-35-maintenance-depot-2027
Paid articlePaid Windowpanes fell off plane used to fly VIPs like King Charles: Windowpanes fell off the Titan Airways Airbus aircraft during flight while it was on its way to ...
businessinsider.com/windows-fell-off-airbus-plane-used-king-charles-camilla-titan-2024-4
A Legendary Rocket's Final Flight and More Top Space Images of the Week: Batteries falling from space, an eclipse photobombed by comets, a newborn star, and more ...
gizmodo.com/legendary-rocket-final-flight-nasa-eclipse-space-images-1851413335
German drone manufacturer opens factory in Ukraine: Quantum Systems, a German drone manufacturer, opened a drone factory and development hub in Ukraine on April ...
kyivindependent.com/german-drone-manufacturer-opened-factory-in-ukraine/
My child died in a car crash with a new driver – we need graduate licences: Bereaved families, including that of 18-year-old Caitlin Huddleston ...
inews.co.uk/inews-lifestyle/child-killed-new-driver-graduate-licences-3012853
Collins Aerospace will produce NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration's next-generation spacesuit alongside its partners ... Show more #SpaceSymposium
Rocket Report: Starship could save Mars Sample Return; BE-4s for second Vulcan: Australia's first homemade orbital-class rocket makes an appearance on its ...
arstechnica.com/space/2024/04/rocket-report-starship-could-save-mars-sample-return-be-4s-for-second-vulcan/
Ukrainian students to present in six countries 'song without words' about peace
ukrinform.net/rubric-society/3854323-ukrainian-students-to-present-in-six-countries-song-without-words-about-peace.html
DragonFire laser accelerated to equip British warships: The UK DragonFire laser programme – led by MBDA, with partners Leonardo UK and QinetiQ – is accelerating ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/dragonfire-laser-accelerated-to-equip-british-warships/
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