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Bidding war: JetBlue updates buyout proposal for Spirit: A multi-channel aviation digital hub, pioneering the way forward for combining world-class breaking news ...
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Bidding war: JetBlue updates buyout proposal for Spirit
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Boeing CEO Dave Clahoun is stepping down by the end of the year: Dave Calhoun's upcoming departure wasn't the only management change Boeing announced Monday.
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Boeing CEO Dave Clahoun is stepping down by the end of the year
Quick Glance: Implications of Boeing CEO's Resignation on Aircraft Manufacturer
  • Dave Calhoun, the CEO of Boeing, is set to resign by the end of the year, with additional top executives leaving the company amidst safety concerns tarnishing its reputation following an incident involving an Alaska Airlines 737 Max in January.

  • It is emphasized that most Boeing aircraft remain safe, but only time will reveal whether the restructuring in the corporate leadership leads to tangible positive changes.

  • Implementing a cultural shift in a vast company like Boeing can prove to be a complex task, particularly for the incoming CEO tasked with rebuilding the company's image.

  • Despite thorough investigations and changes at the helm of Boeing, it is crucial to highlight that the company's airplanes are safe and continue to be maintained by dedicated professionals to ensure safety in the aviation industry.
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You Don’t Really Need to Avoid the 737 Max When You Travel. Here’s How to Do It Anyway.
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You Don’t Really Need to Avoid the 737 Max When You Travel ...
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JetBlue will drop some Fort Lauderdale flights to focus on more profitable routes
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JetBlue will drop some Fort Lauderdale flights to focus on more profitable ...
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Bus carrying Easter worshippers falls off cliff killing 45 people in South Africa
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Bus carrying Easter worshippers falls off cliff killing 45 people in South ...
Quick Glance: South Africa Bus Tragedy: 45 Dead, 8-Year-Old Sole Survivor
  • A bus plunged 165 feet into a ravine, resulting in 45 fatalities, with only an 8-year-old girl surviving.

  • The girl received medical attention after the crash on the way to an Easter pilgrimage in South Africa.

  • The incident occurred on a scenic, mountainous road near Moria, a pilgrimage site.

  • South Africa had over 12,400 road fatalities in 2022, highlighting road safety concerns.
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Spirit Airlines is looking to move away from this key market
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Spirit Airlines is looking to move away from this key market
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Some travelers are changing flights to avoid Boeing airplanes: Incidents involving Boeing airplanes have set back some passengers who had overcome their fear of ...
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Some travelers are changing flights to avoid Boeing airplanes
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JetBlue Cancels Unprofitable Routes, Shakes Up Network: JetBlue has announced plans to cancel several routes, particularly on the West Coast of the US and in ...
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JetBlue Cancels Unprofitable Routes, Shakes Up Network
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FBI says Alaska Airlines passengers on flight that lost door may be victims of a crime: Reports
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FBI says Alaska Airlines passengers on flight that lost door may be ...
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Orlando Airport (MCO) second-worst for delays in America | Commentary: Scott Maxwell says Orlando International Airport has the second-worst record for on-time ...
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Orlando Airport (MCO) second-worst for delays in America | Commentary
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Some travelers are changing flights to avoid Boeing airplanes: Incidents involving Boeing airplanes have set back some passengers who had overcome their fear of ...
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Some travelers are changing flights to avoid Boeing airplanes
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Chicago Rat Hole filled in with cement — then dug out by devoted fans. Again.: The Rat Hole catapulted to international stardom in January, touching off a ...
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Chicago Rat Hole filled in with cement — then dug out by devoted fans ...
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Non-stop from #NewYork to Montego Bay, Jamaica for only $281 roundtrip with JetBlue #Travel
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Non-stop from #NewYork to Montego Bay, Jamaica for only $281 roundtrip ...
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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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How bad is Boeing's 2024 so far? Here's a timeline
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SUMMER: Non-stop from Fort Lauderdale to the Bahamas for only $260 roundtrip: Non-stop, summer flights from Fort Lauderdale to the Bahamas for only $260 ...
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SUMMER: Non-stop from Fort Lauderdale to the Bahamas for only $260 ...
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Frontier Airlines' new flight perk lets passengers pay to sit next to an empty seat
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Frontier Airlines' new flight perk lets passengers pay to sit next to an ...
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FBI tells Alaska Airlines passengers they may be ‘victim of a crime’: Passengers on board the Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 Max 9 that suffered a terrifying midair ...
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FBI tells Alaska Airlines passengers they may be ‘victim of a crime’
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Non-stop from #Boston to #SanJose, California (& vice versa) for only $207 roundtrip with JetBlue #Travel
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Non-stop from #Boston to #SanJose, California (& vice versa) for only $207 ...
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Dubai: Emirates cancels flight after minor accident at Russian airport - News | Khaleej Times
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Dubai: Emirates cancels flight after minor accident at Russian airport - ...
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You can filter Boeing out of your flight search: Online tools, such as Kayak and Google Flights, can help travelers distinguish if they are booking a Boeing ...
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You can filter Boeing out of your flight search
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United Airlines launches ‘pooling’ program for frequent-flyer miles — but it’s down amid tech issues
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United Airlines launches ‘pooling’ program for frequent-flyer miles — but ...
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Boeing CFO says made decision to keep 737 production below 38/month: Boeing has made the decision to keep B737 jet production below 38 per month ...
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Boeing CFO says made decision to keep 737 production below 38/month
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Non-stop from #FortLauderdale to #SanFrancisco (& vice versa) for only $179 roundtrip with JetBlue #Travel
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Non-stop from #FortLauderdale to #SanFrancisco (& vice versa) for only ...
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FAA saw Boeing supplier using liquid Dawn soap on 737 Max door seal: NYT: Spirit AeroSystems mechanics then used a wet cheesecloth to clean up the soap after ...
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FAA saw Boeing supplier using liquid Dawn soap on 737 Max door seal: NYT
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Spirit Airlines blickt auf seine Entwicklung und konzentriert sich auf Verbesserungen
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Spirit Airlines blickt auf seine Entwicklung und konzentriert sich auf ...
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Spirit Airlines' Problems Started with Airline Deregulation: Spirit Airlines isn’t the first budget carrier to hit turbulence.
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Spirit Airlines' Problems Started with Airline Deregulation
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JetBlue to Cut Routes After Weaker Performance: JetBlue will exit certain cities and end some flight routes in a bid to prioritize better-performing routes with ...
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JetBlue to Cut Routes After Weaker Performance
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Alaska Airlines passenger injured when door flew off mid-flight is suing airline, says he was 'holding on for dear life'
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Alaska Airlines passenger injured when door flew off mid-flight is suing ...