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Boeing: 787 Production-Quality Issues No Threat To In-Service Fleet: Boeing execs are confident reviews of fuselage gap and smoothness issues that slowed ...
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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.
Boeing whistleblower says he was put through 'hell': Lawmakers voice concerns over claims that Boeing threatens staff who raise safety concerns.
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Boeing whistleblower says 787 fleet should be grounded: Boeing engineer Sam Salehpour said in a Tuesday interview that he thinks all 787 jets should be grounded ...
thehill.com/homenews/4598076-boeing-whistleblower-says-787-fleet-should-be-grounded/
New Boeing Whistleblower Claims 787 Fuselage Could Fall Apart Midflight: "That's not how you build a plane," the engineer told reporters Tuesday.
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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.
Boeing whistleblowers say Boeing retaliates against whistleblowers: Employees are afraid to speak up about what they see as safety lapses at the company ...
qz.com/boeing-whistleblowers-retaliation-1851405873
United In Trouble Over Unauthorized Inflight Cockpit Visitor: United Airlines pilots reportedly let an unauthorized passenger into the flight deck while a 757 ...
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The new Boeing whistleblower says some planes could just could just 'break apart' in midair
qz.com/boeing-whistleblower-sam-salehpour-claims-faa-congress-1851402207
KLM 787-10 moving at over 200km/h aborts takeoff due to LOT 787 still on runway: A KLM Boeing 787-10 pilot was forced to abort takeoff after a LOT Polish ...
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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.
newsweek.com/boeing-whistleblower-safety-issues-alarm-senate-hearing-1891134
Chilean report into LATAM Airlines flight plunge finds ‘involuntary movement forward’ from pilot’s seat
cnn.com/2024/04/17/americas/chile-aviation-report-pilot-seat-intl-latam/
Boeing Engineer Says Company Used Shortcuts to Fix 787 Jets: Complaint to regulators says the company dismissed quality and safety concerns during production of ...
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New Lufthansa Allegris Business Class Launching May 2024: Lufthansa's new Allegris business class product will launch as of May 1, 2024. Here are the routes out ...
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Air New Zealand Cuts Chicago Flights Through Late 2025: Air New Zealand is suspending its Auckland to Chicago flight all the way through late 2025 ...
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World Cup final in Riyadh: Horse Chromatic dies after competition: A death overshadows the show jumping World Cup final in Saudi Arabia. The gelding Chromatic ...
faz.net/aktuell/sport/mehr-sport/weltcup-finale-in-riad-pferd-chromatic-stirbt-nach-wettkampf-19664460.html
Saudi Arabia’s sports scene: Kingdom announces new boxing partnership: Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh Season announced this week a new partnership with the World Boxing ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/saudi-arabia/2024/04/16/saudi-arabia-announces-new-boxing-partnership
Boeing employees’ use of safety concern service up 500% after panel blowout: Use of portal to flag safety and quality issues ‘exploded’, executive says ...
theguardian.com/business/2024/apr/15/boeing-internal-safety-concern-portal
United Airlines wants pilots to take unpaid time off because of Boeing's delayed planes
qz.com/united-pilots-boeing-delays-unpaid-vacation-1851378914
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Riyadh now 25th on smart city index, climbs 5 spots: Index assesses health, mobility, governance, among others
gulfnews.com/business/markets/riyadh-now-25th-on-smart-city-index-climbs-5-spots-1.1712988414513
Boeing whistleblower says the Dreamliner 787 could 'break apart' because of safety flaws, report says
nbcnews.com/news/us-news/boeing-whistleblower-says-dreamliner-787-break-apart-due-safety-flaws-rcna147137
Saudi FM’s visit part of ‘concerted efforts’ to close investment deals — Pakistani envoy to Riyadh
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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 ...
washingtonpost.com/transportation/2024/04/09/boeing-whistleblower-787-dreamliner-fuselages/
New air route strengthening Saudi-China connectivity has inaugural flight: RIYADH: With the inaugural flight of China Southern Airlines landing in Riyadh on ...
arabnews.com/node/2494601/business-economy
Reader Question: How To Use Residual Balance Of ANA Mileage Club Miles As It’s Hard To Reach The Airline
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Pakistan PM Sharif to meet Saudi Arabia’s MBS on Riyadh visit: Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will meet the Saudi Crown Prince during a two-day visit ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/saudi-arabia/2024/04/05/pakistan-pm-sharif-to-meet-saudi-arabia-s-mbs-on-riyadh-visit
Families enjoy Eid activities across Saudi Arabia: JEDDAH: Local people and visitors have been embracing the festive spirit of Eid at joyous celebrations across ...
arabnews.com/node/2492111/saudi-arabia
Changes in tennis: WTA final moves to Riyadh: The notoriously cash-strapped association of professional female tennis players succumbs to the lure of money ...
ga.de/sport/mehr-sport/wta-finale-zieht-nach-riad_aid-110168101
United Airlines Asks Pilots To Take Time Off Due To Boeing Plane Shortage: A United spokesperson said Monday that the offer is voluntary.
huffpost.com/entry/ap-us-united-boeing-pilots_l_660adcece4b007c08f9e626d
Boeing whistleblower warns 787 Dreamliner could fail due to assembly shortcuts: A Boeing whistleblower claims that small gaps exist in the fuselage of 787 ...
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Saudi Arabia rolls out E-Gates at Riyadh airport: The General Directorate of Passports (Jawazat) launched on Tuesday the inaugural phase of E-Passport gates at ...
saudigazette.com.sa/article/641785
China Southern Airlines to operate regular flights to Riyadh: RIYADH: Aviation firm China Southern Airlines has been given the green light by Saudi Arabia to ...
arabnews.com/node/2489936/business-economy
The iftars you still need to try in Riyadh : RIYADH: The influx of restaurants opening in Riyadh in recent years has transformed the city’s iftar scene ...
arabnews.com/node/2488456/lifestyle
A Southwest Airlines plane was grounded with an engine fire — and yes, it was a Boeing jet
qz.com/southwest-airlines-boeing-plane-grounded-engine-fire-1851390607
Mechanical issue on Air NZ Boeing 787 to Tahiti becomes flight to nowhere: The travel plans of passengers on an Air New Zealand service to Papeete were sent off ...
nzherald.co.nz/travel/mechanical-issue-on-air-nz-boeing-787-to-tahiti-becomes-flight-to-nowhere/KAUNCZDAIJCQPLY53DXXITNEMU/
Concerns over Jordan’s stability — the view from Riyadh: Since last week, tens of thousands of people have protested at the Israeli Embassy in the Rabieh ...
arabnews.com/node/2487461
Saudi Arabia will host the women's tennis WTA Finals for the next three years: Saudi Arabia will host the WTA Finals as part of a three-year deal with the ...
tennis.com/news/articles/saudi-arabia-will-host-the-women-s-tennis-wta-finals-for-the-next-three-years
Boxing, Heavyweight: Will Usyk be disadvantaged against Fury in Saudi Arabia?: On May 18th, the boxing world will be watching Saudi Arabia. When WBC champion ...
sport.de/news/ne6578462/boxen-schwergewicht-wird-usyk-gegen-fury-in-saudi-arabien-benachteiligt/
Ronnie O'Sullivan signs up to three-year Saudi snooker deal: Ronnie O'Sullivan will be playing World Snooker Tour events for at least another three years in ...
metro.co.uk/2024/04/17/ronnie-osullivan-signs-three-year-saudi-snooker-deal-20661973/
Isabell Werth in an interview: Olympic dressage champion defends equestrian sport
sueddeutsche.de/sport/isabell-werth-reitsport-dressurreiten-tierquaelerei-1.6560023
World Cup final in Riyadh: Dressage rider Isabell Werth in third place: A surprising winner and third place for Isabell Werth: things turn out differently than ...
faz.net/aktuell/sport/mehr-sport/weltcup-finale-in-riad-dressur-reiterin-isabell-werth-auf-platz-drei-19666969.html
Whistleblower says Boeing threatened him to keep quiet: The Boeing whistleblower made public safety deficiencies in the production of wide-body aircraft ...
businessinsider.de/wirtschaft/international-business/whistleblower-sagt-boeing-habe-ihn-bedroht-damit-er-schweigt/
World Cup finals in Riyadh: How Saudi Arabia reacts to female riders today: At the World Cup finals, many eyes are on the riders. It is not a given there that ...
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How Engineering Managers Successfully Develop Cross-Team Strategies: Suddenly a leader When developers become engineering managers, they suddenly have to ...
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‘I’m scared’: Boeing whistleblower wants all 787s grounded: Sam Salehpour claims he saw manufacturers ‘literally jumping on pieces of the Dreamliner to get them ...
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Dressage: Fourth place for Werth at the World Cup in Riyadh: After mistakes in the canter lessons, dressage rider Isabell Werth came fourth at the World Cup ...
faz.net/aktuell/sport/mehr-sport/dressurreiten-platz-vier-fuer-werth-beim-weltcup-in-riad-19660554.html
Ralf Reichert: “Commercially, it’s a very simple logic for me”: The biggest video game tournament of all time is taking place in Saudi Arabia ...
zeit.de/digital/games/2024-04/ralf-reichert-esports-world-cup-saudi-arabien-gaming-videospiele
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International stars ready to shine at 2024 Saudi Open: Henrik Stenson headlines the field at Riyadh Golf Club
gulfnews.com/sport/golf-in-uae/world/international-stars-ready-to-shine-at-2024-saudi-open-1.1713272026170
FAA’s ‘cozy’ relationship with Boeing at issue again after Alaska Air blowout: SEATTLE — Following the crashes of two 737 MAX jets that left more than 300 people ...
columbian.com/news/2024/apr/14/faas-cozy-relationship-with-boeing-at-issue-again-after-alaska-air-blowout/
Boxing, heavyweight: Wilder vs. Zhang fixed - Saudis deliver next Meha boxing show
sport.de/news/ne6568487/boxen-schwergewicht-wilder-gegen-zhang-fix---saudis-liefern-naechste-meha-boxshow/
Boeing crisis of confidence deepens with 787 now under scrutiny: The planemaker is already facing intense scrutiny of its manufacturing practices since a ...
businesspost.ie/news/boeing-crisis-of-confidence-deepens-with-787-now-under-scrutiny/
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When ‘ruthless’ Boeing cut costs, the damage spread: Boeing’s leaders are tepidly admitting the shareholders-first, workers-be-damned strategy was flawed ...
seattletimes.com/business/boeing-aerospace/boeings-long-fall-and-how-it-might-recover/
Vistara under scrutiny for over 100 flight cancellations and delays – All you need to know
financialexpress.com/business/airlines-aviation-vistara-under-ministry-of-civil-aviation-scrutiny-for-over-100-flight-cancellations-and-delays-all-you-need-to-knownbsp-3443518/
Quick Glance: Airline Pilot Crisis
- The pilot crisis at Vistara has resulted in numerous flight cancellations and significant delays, potentially damaging the reputation of a premium airline in India.
- The core issue stems from a new wage agreement that reduces pilots' flying hours from 70 to 40 per month, leading to substantial pay cuts.
- The Indian aviation sector faces a recurring shortage of staff, and Vistara's problems are not unique but rather a common issue in the industry.
- A concerted effort to address these underlying issues is crucial to prevent a recurrence of the problems affecting pilots.
Qatar Airways schedules Dreamliner to Belgrade in May: Qatar Airways to perform select Belgrade flights with 254-seat 787 jet in May.
exyuaviation.com/2024/04/qatar-airways-schedules-dreamliner-to.html
Saudi Arabia officially gets WTA Finals and deal includes major thing for WTA stars
tennisworldusa.org/tennis/news/WTA_Tennis/143753/saudi-arabia-officially-gets-wta-finals-and-deal-includes-major-thing-for-wta-stars-/
Pop Music: The Bizarre Nightlife of Riyadh: A pop conference in Riyadh sounds like a bizarre idea in the authoritarian country known for its oil exports and high ...
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350 EU Companies Granted Licenses to Relocate Their Headquarters to Riyadh: Khaleej Mag is online magazine covering international news, Breaking news, business ...
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Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun to resign at end of year amid other shakeups: Calhoun's announcement comes nearly three months after part of the main cabin on a ...
nydailynews.com/2024/03/25/boeing-ceo-dave-calhoun-resignation/
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.
A United Airlines Boeing plane experienced major turbulence that left 7 injured: None of the injuries were serious. It was the 15th safety incident impacting ...
qz.com/united-airlines-boeing-plane-tel-aviv-newark-turbulence-1851376500
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Japan Airlines to Buy 42 New Planes From Airbus and Boeing: Japan Airlines Co. will buy 42 new Boeing Co. and Airbus SE jets in a multibillion dollar order ...
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Quick Glance: Airbus Wins Most of Japan JAL's Order for 42 New Planes
- Japan Airlines orders 21 Airbus and 10 Boeing wide-body jets, along with 11 Airbus narrow-body jets for the fleet.
- Korean Air orders 33 Airbus A350 for $13.7 billion ahead of the merger with Asiana Airlines.
- Japan Airlines plans delivery between the financial years 2025 and 2033.
- Higher demand for more efficient planes is driven by the recovery of international travel.
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: Incidents involving Boeing airplanes have set back some passengers who had overcome their fear of ...
nbcnews.com/news/us-news/travelers-changing-flights-avoid-boeing-airplanes-rcna144158
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 ...
wired.com/story/dont-let-the-boeing-headlines-fool-you-air-travel-is-really-very-safe/
Boeing to 787 pilots: Your seats might move mid-flight: The warning came after a flight took a nosedive when cockpit seats slid forward
qz.com/boeing-787-pilots-memo-seats-latam-airlines-1851338970
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Quick Glance: Boeing advises airlines to check pilot seats after accidental shift incident
- Boeing is advising airlines to inspect switches on pilots’ seats in its 787 Dreamliner jets after an accidental cockpit seat movement likely led to a sudden plunge of a LATAM Airlines plane.
- The Federal Aviation Administration stated that the Boeing memo was issued in response to the incident on LATAM Flight 800.
- A flight attendant in the cockpit is said to have hit a switch on the back of a seat while serving a meal, pushing the pilot into the plane's controls.
- Boeing recommends airlines to ensure the switches are securely covered during flights and has provided instructions on how to turn off power to the seat motor.
Movement of pilot's seat a focus of probe into LATAM Boeing flight, report says: The movement of a flight deck seat is a key focus of the probe into a sudden ...
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Why Qatar isn't retiring the costly Airbus A380 like other airlines: Alan Joyce, the former CEO of Qantas, once said he could operate two Boeing 787 Dreamliners ...
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How Turki Alalshikh turned Saudi Arabia into the boxing capital of the world: LONDON: Saudi Arabia is yet again making headlines in sports and entertainment ...
arabnews.com/node/2478931/sport
14 New Business Class Products On The Horizon: There are some amazing new business class products on the horizon, which airlines plan to introduce in the coming ...
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Marcos likely to visit Riyadh as countries celebrate emerald anniversary of ties: Manila: Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is likely to visit Saudi ...
arabnews.com/node/2482011/world
Riyadh Air joins UNGC to advance sustainability goals: Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia’s new world-class airline, has joined the UN Global Compact ...
arabnews.com/node/2481756/corporate-news
Who needs The Line: Riyadh is planning a 2 km high skyscraper: Planning is underway for a billion-dollar megaproject in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia ...
t3n.de/news/wer-braucht-schon-the-line-riad-plant2-km-hohen-wolkenkratzer-1612866/
Nearly one in two Gen Zs have a fear of flying as Boeing safety concerns grow: A new survey conducted in the United States looked at how Americans felt about air ...
nzherald.co.nz/travel/nearly-one-in-two-gen-zs-have-a-fear-of-flying-as-boeing-safety-concerns-grow/EURC26TKFNA3RO75J5W5Y74ITQ/
Green Falcons prepare for 2nd stage of Asian qualifiers for FIFA, AFC cups: RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s national football team met at their training camp in Riyadh on ...
arabnews.com/node/2478271/saudi-football
Boxing | Heavyweight: Fury vs. Usyk - everything you need to know about the blockbuster on May 18
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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 ...
wired.com/story/dont-let-the-boeing-headlines-fool-you-air-travel-is-really-very-safe/
Japan's ANA unveils fuel-efficient Boeing 787-10 for domestic flights - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240325/p2g/00m/0bu/020000c
Boxing: Duel between Deontay Wilder and Zhang Zhilei: Losing is forbidden! | Sports
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‘No defects’ on Boeing Dreamliners as seats become probe focus after NZ nosedive: Air New Zealand says it has carried out checks on its fleet after advice from ...
inews.co.uk/news/world/boeing-dreamliners-no-defects-air-new-zealand-2961815
Saudi humanoid robot won't talk about sex or politics, creator says: Saudi Arabia's first humanoid robot, Sara, has been designed by Riyadh-based QSS to avoid ...
businessinsider.com/saudi-humanoid-robot-wont-talk-about-sex-politics-creator-says-2024-3
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Best Iftars in Riyadh: 15 Must-try Experiences This Ramadan: Whether you are looking for a family-friendly experience or a traditional Ramadan tent ...
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Boeing junk, United gets fed up, JetBlue moves on: Airlines news roundup: Plus, even more bad Boeing news, including pilot seats that might move
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Quick Glance: Boeing 737 found missing panel after flight from California to Oregon
- A Boeing 737-800 was found to have a missing panel after a United Airlines flight arrived in southern Oregon.
- The plane landed safely in Medford without incidents, and the missing panel was discovered during an inspection.
- There have been multiple incidents involving Boeing aircraft in recent months, including one with an Alaska Airlines flight and an emergency landing.
- Another incident with Alaska Airlines resulted in a return to the airport due to cabin fumes, prompting medical evaluation of seven individuals.
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