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As aviation industry becomes butt of jokes, officials stress flying is safe: While Boeing faces serious challenges, there’s no sign incidents are on the rise -- ...
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SKY-HIGH SCARES: Fliers are sounding the alarm on what many people around the world are thinking as close calls in midair dominate headlines. Fliers trying to avoid Boeing planes, turning to prayer and anti-anxiety meds: report | Fox Business
Flying Is Weird Right Now: Is flying less safe? Or are we just paying closer attention?
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How bad is Boeing's 2024 so far? Here's a timeline: The aircraft-maker has faced renewed scrutiny this year, mostly going back to an incident when a rear door ...
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As aviation industry becomes butt of jokes, officials stress flying is safe: While Boeing faces serious challenges, there’s no sign incidents are on the rise -- ...
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Flying Is Weird Right Now: Is flying less safe? Or are we just paying closer attention?
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What startups can learn from the Boeing disaster: What role shareholder value plays in the collapse of the former model company Boeing and why startups in ...
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Airbus CEO admonishes Boeing's safety issues: The executive is not too thrilled about Boeing’s recent shortcomings.
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Are things at Boeing really as bad as they seem?: Is the aviation manufacturer really in a tailspin of its own making? Or is it a convenient scapegoat for a ...
fastcompany.com/91064948/are-things-at-boeing-really-as-bad-as-they-seem
Boeing and United struggle, and CEOs are getting fed up: Airlines news roundup: Plus, a budget airline CEO says his big pay package is a bargain
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Boeing: how not to run a national champion: The aircraft maker needs a deeper cultural overhaul, starting at the top
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Despite Boeing mishaps - This is how safe aviation is at the moment: The US aircraft manufacturer Boeing is in crisis. That's why fear of flying is rampant again ...
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Airline CEOs want to give Boeing a piece of their minds — in person: The manufacturer's customers want some answers on what is going on with their delayed planes
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Am I Flying on a Boeing? This Website Will Let You Know Your Plane’s Manufacturer
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This Website Tells Travelers If They're Flying on a Boeing Plane: Just input your airline and flight number to get an instant answer.
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Don’t Let the Boeing Headlines Fool You. Air Travel Is Really Very Safe: Despite a flood of bad news about mechanical mishaps on commercial airliners ...
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‘Changes…Need to Happen,’ Boeing Official Says: Boeing is making efforts to improve the quality and safety of its aircraft production line ...
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FAA probes union claims Boeing retaliated against two engineers in 2022: The Federal Aviation Administration said Tuesday it is investigating claims by a union ...
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Quick Glance: Boeing faces revenue decline after 7 quarters with decreasing deliveries
- Boeing experienced a revenue decline in the last quarter, marking the first time in seven quarters as aircraft deliveries decrease.
- The quarterly revenue amounted to $16.57 billion, surpassing the expectations of $16.23 billion.
- Boeing aims to deliver a significant portion of its inventory of 737s and 787s by the end of the year to generate much-needed capital.
- Operating margins at Boeing's defense business improved to 2.2% in the quarter, compared to a negative value of 3.2% a year ago.
Southwest Quits Four Airports in Cost-Cutting Drive: The airline expects fewer deliveries of Boeing planes than before, and cited “significant challenges” in ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/25/business/southwest-airlines-boeing-airports.html
Quick Glance: Is Southwest Ending Free Seating?
- Southwest Airlines is seriously considering seating allocation and passenger boarding to enhance its financial performance.
- Unlike most other airlines, Southwest does not have a premium section with higher fares.
- The airline is closely examining customer preferences regarding seating and boarding processes.
- Experts believe that Southwest could potentially earn a significant amount of money by introducing assigned seating.
Boeing engineer says safety concerns are ignored inside plane maker: Whistleblower says he was told to ‘shut up’ after raising questions about 777 and 787 ...
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Buttigieg says Boeing must meet FAA quality plan before raising 737 MAX output: U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said on Wednesday that Boeing must ...
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BREAKING: The US Federal Aviation Administration issued a ground stop advisory for all Alaska Airlines' mainline and subcarrier flights and that flights for ...
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Boeing and the Dark Age of American Manufacturing: Somewhere along the line, the plane maker lost interest in making its own planes. Can it rediscover its ...
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Boeing is burning through cash as it rushes to fix quality control issues: The plane maker has been under intense scrutiny since a door plug blew out mid-flight ...
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US FAA to mandate use of safety tool by charter airlines, manufacturers: The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on Monday said it is finalizing new rules ...
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FAA now requires reentry vehicles to get licensed before launch: Commercial operators must try Varda
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Archer Aviation aims to start electric air taxi trials in India next year: Archer Aviation , backed by Stellantis and Boeing , aims to begin trials of its ...
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Quick Glance: Archer Aviation Plans to Start Electric Air Taxi Trials in India Next Year
- Archer Aviation, backed by Stellantis and Boeing, aims to begin trials of its electric air taxi in India next year, ahead of a planned commercial launch in 2026.
- The company is working with India's aviation watchdog to get the necessary regulatory approvals for trials in the country.
- Archer and InterGlobe will, in a joint venture, own and operate 200 of the 'Midnight' aircraft, providing services in India's capital New Delhi, and Mumbai and Bengaluru cities.
- The electric aircraft can carry four passengers and a pilot for up to 100 miles, covering the same distance in 7 minutes that would take 60-90 minutes by car in New Delhi.
American Airlines CEO Wants Action From Boeing, Not Words: American now expects to take delivery of 22 new mainline aircraft in 2024, down from its prior ...
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LATAM scraps plan to acquire Boeing B737s after talks end with bankrupt Gol: LATAM Airlines said on Wednesday that it was no longer seeking to acquire Boeing ...
reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/latam-scraps-plan-acquire-boeing-b737s-after-talks-end-with-bankrupt-gol-2024-04-24/
Boeing says it will compensate United for jet groundings and delays: Terms of the deal remain private but Boeing promises "credit memos"
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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.
American Airlines makes big check-in change passengers will love: The goal, American Airlines says, is less time for its passengers waiting in lines.
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Air traffic controllers will have to take a 10-hour break between shifts to avoid fatigue
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Baseball coach filmed in cockpit under FAA investigation in US: Colorado Rockies hitting coach Hensley Meulens posted a video of himself on a flight from Denver ...
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Why an iPhone Can Survive a Drop From a Plane, but Not From Your Kitchen Counter: We launched a drone with Apple and Samsung phones 300 feet in the air to test ...
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Boeing deliveries drop by half in March due to increased quality checks: Boeing said on Tuesday it had delivered 29 airplanes in March, down more than half from ...
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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.
US watchdog to look into FAA's oversight of Boeing 737, 787 manufacturing, Semafor reports
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JetBlue and Southwest planes nearly miss each other, FAA investigating: The Federal Aviation Administration says it will investigate after a flight at Ronald ...
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Tragedy narrowly averted on JFK runway by quick-thinking Swiss Air pilot: Four planes were cleared to use the same JFK runway, according to the FAA ...
nydailynews.com/2024/04/23/jfk-airport-near-collision-runway/
Boeing retaliated against its own engineers working for FAA, union says: Boeing's engineering union alleges management retaliated against two engineers ...
seattletimes.com/business/boeing-aerospace/boeing-retaliated-against-its-own-engineers-working-for-faa-union-says/
American Airlines pilots union warns of ‘significant spike’ in safety problems : A union representing pilots for American Airlines warned over the weekend that ...
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Rockies coach posts video in cockpit, prompting FAA inquiry - ESPN: In a since-deleted social media post, Rockies hitting coach Hensley Meulens is seen sitting ...
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Now hiring: Air traffic controllers: Wannabe air traffic controllers don't need a degree.
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Exclusive: Spirit AeroSystems limits overtime and hiring as Boeing 737 output drops
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Watch: Boeing 737 makes emergency landing in South Africa after wheel falls off: A Boeing 737 made an emergency landing in South Africa on Sunday, 21 April ...
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College not for you? Learn to fix planes instead at new CVG school: Epic Flight launches new school at CVG. Requirements: 18, high school grad, $45 ...
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American Airlines' pilots union is sounding the alarm about 'problematic trends' in air safety
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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.
Boeing stock is on a historic losing streak: It’s less a big drop than a steady drip of negative market sentiment for the troubled plane maker ...
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GE Aerospace Surges On Earnings, Outlook After Spinoff: GE stock rallied 5% early Tuesday as GE Aerospace topped quarterly results and raised its operating ...
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Boeing won’t even consider moving HQ back to Seattle: Some Boeing critics argue it would better chances of fixing its problems if it returned to Seattle ...
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US FAA proposes airworthiness directive for certain Boeing 747-400F airplanes, notice shows
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FAA issues new rules to combat air traffic controller fatigue: The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is issuing new rules and guidelines to combat reports of ...
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United Airlines delays flights on two new routes amid FAA safety probe: United Airlines said on Monday it has delayed the start of two new international routes ...
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Aviation-Safety Officials Warn on Air-Traffic Controller Fatigue After Close Calls
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China rallies aviation brainpower to get widebody C929 off the ground, amp up Airbus and Boeing competition
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Boeing Whistleblower Sounds the Alarm: A Boeing engineer called for the entire 787 fleet to be grounded due to safety issues.
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Ryanair introduces three new summer routes from Liverpool, adds extra Boeing 737: The low-cost carrier Ryanair has announced the introduction of three new routes ...
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Moment Boeing 737 loses wheel during takeoff, causing smoke to billow from FlySafair plane, caught on dramatic video
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Colorado Rockies' Hensley Meulens sorry for United Airlines cockpit visit: report
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Delta Air Lines posts a narrow Q1 profit and says travel demand remains strong despite flight scares
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When the NFL draft is over: Steps to take if a flight home will not take off as scheduled
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Non-stop from New York to Seattle (& vice versa) for only $217 roundtrip: Non-stop flights from New York to Seattle for only $217 roundtrip with Alaska Airlines ...
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Boeing whistleblower says the Dreamliner 787 could 'break apart' because of safety flaws, report says
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Buy Alaska Mileage Plan Miles With A Mystery Bonus: Alaska Mileage Plan is offering up to a 60% bonus on purchased miles, which is an opportunity to buy miles ...
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Unruly aircraft passenger; how airlines should handle meltdowns: Maybe we should accept reality — this is who we are — and play to our strengths.
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As DOJ weighs reviving Boeing prosecution, MAX crash families ‘disheartened’: Families who lost loved ones in the MAX crashes met Wednesday with the Justice ...
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Airline executives predict a record summer and even more demand for first class: Delta and United executives have forecast record demand this spring and summer ...
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Avoiding and Surviving Bird Strikes: One of the most frequently asked questions is how much trouble a pilot might be in if they accidentally hit a bald eagle—or ...
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Qatar Airways Double Avios For Alaska Airlines Flights May 1 – June 30, 2024: Qatar Airways Privilege Club members earn double Avios for Alaska Airlines flights ...
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FAA rolling out new technology to reduce risk of runway accidents: The Federal Aviation Administration, trying to eliminate all close calls at airports ...
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New whistleblower raises concerns about Boeing’s 787 Dreamliner : A Boeing engineer says he was retaliated against after alleging sections of the fuselage on the ...
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Boeing has a damaging trust crisis and airline passengers react: Recent alarming aircraft incidents have scared travelers.
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Will flying cars change air travel? An expert shares what’s on the horizon: Personal flying vehicles, a rarity and still years away from being approved ...
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It’s Time to Act on Pilots’ Mental Health: Mental health recommendations for pilots and air traffic controllers bring new ideas to old problems; the FAA must ...
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From MHOMS to RIBBS, see 37 nods to Kansas City-area legends hidden in aviation codes
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San Diego Travelers View Total Solar Eclipse From 33,000 Feet on Alaska Airlines Jet
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Boeing 737 engine rips apart during takeoff in terrifying footage: A Boeing 737 engine appeared to come apart as a Houston-bound Southwest Airlines plane began ...
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Alaska Elites Get American Upgrade Certificates For 2024: Alaska Mileage Plan MVP Gold 75K & 100K members receive international upgrade certificates for travel ...
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NTSB could survey every Boeing employee about safety culture: Jennifer Homendy, the NTSB chair, said it previously surveyed all 20,000 Norfolk Southern employees ...
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Biden wants to tax firms like SpaceX and Blue Origin that launch in US: His budget proposal suggests rewriting the aviation excise tax structure so space ...
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Departing Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun cut his bonus in 2024 after the door plug flew off an Alaska Airlines flight
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Feds investing in runway technology at Dallas Love Field: The Federal Aviation Administration is investing in new runway incursion technology at Dallas Love ...
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Delta Air Lines posts record revenues because Boeing's delays aren't hurting business travel
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Boom Supersonic receives authorization to conduct supersonic flight tests : Boom Supersonic has received a Special Flight Authorization (SFA) from the Federal ...
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SUMMER: Non-stop from Portland, Oregon to Dallas, Texas (& vice versa) for only $191 roundtrip
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Eclipse flights swarm airports: 'We had to close the runway to park planes': The Federal Aviation Administration reported ground stops in some small airports ...
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Boeing plane makes emergency landing in New York after exit slide falls off | Mint
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Can you scatter human ashes anywhere you want? What Florida law says about that: Florida doesn’t have laws restricting the scattering of ashes ...
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Record summer travel more expensive with Boeing and Airbus issues: IATA expected this summer to break records for air travel. But delivery delays at Boeing and a ...
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Joby Aviation partners with Abu Dhabi to establish electric air taxi ecosystem : Multilateral agreement signed with three Abu Dhabi government departments
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Boeing to give $425 million advance payments to Spirit - Latest News: Boeing is giving subcontractor Spirit Aerosystems $425 million in advance payments so it ...
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Boeing’s $3.9 billion cash burn adds urgency to revival plan: Boeing ended the reporting period with $7.5 billion in cash and short-term securities ...
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Gulfstream G700 Enters Service With First Two Deliveries: Gulfstream Aerospace has delivered the first two G700s to U.S.-based customers and both are now in ...
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Gulfstream Is Finally Delivering the G700 Jet: Gulfstream has delivered the first two G700 business jets to customers, after completing “the most rigorous ...
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Dramatic video shows Boeing plane bounce off LAX runway: Lufthansa admitted that their Tuesday flight to LAX had a bit of a ‘rough landing’ when it touched down
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