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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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Boeing: 787 Production-Quality Issues No Threat To In-Service Fleet
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.
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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 ...
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Boeing whistleblower says 787 fleet should be grounded
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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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New Boeing Whistleblower Claims 787 Fuselage Could Fall Apart Midflight
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.
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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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United In Trouble Over Unauthorized Inflight Cockpit Visitor
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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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KLM 787-10 moving at over 200km/h aborts takeoff due to LOT 787 still on ...
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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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Boeing Whistleblower Sounds the Alarm
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Chilean report into LATAM Airlines flight plunge finds ‘involuntary movement forward’ from pilot’s seat
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Chilean report into LATAM Airlines flight plunge finds ‘involuntary ...
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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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Boeing Engineer Says Company Used Shortcuts to Fix 787 Jets
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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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New Lufthansa Allegris Business Class Launching May 2024
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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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Air New Zealand Cuts Chicago Flights 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 ...
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World Cup final in Riyadh: Horse Chromatic dies after competition
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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 ...
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Saudi Arabia’s sports scene: Kingdom announces new boxing partnership
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Boeing employees’ use of safety concern service up 500% after panel blowout: Use of portal to flag safety and quality issues ‘exploded’, executive says ...
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 Boeing employees’ use of safety concern service up 500% after panel ...
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Riyadh now 25th on smart city index, climbs 5 spots: Index assesses health, mobility, governance, among others
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Riyadh now 25th on smart city index, climbs 5 spots
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Boeing whistleblower says the Dreamliner 787 could 'break apart' because of safety flaws, report says
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Boeing whistleblower says the Dreamliner 787 could 'break apart' because ...
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Saudi FM’s visit part of ‘concerted efforts’ to close investment deals — Pakistani envoy to Riyadh
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Saudi FM’s visit part of ‘concerted efforts’ to close investment deals — ...
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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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New whistleblower raises concerns about Boeing’s 787 Dreamliner
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New air route strengthening Saudi-China connectivity has inaugural flight: RIYADH: With the inaugural flight of China Southern Airlines landing in Riyadh on ...
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New air route strengthening Saudi-China connectivity has inaugural flight
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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 ...
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Pakistan PM Sharif to meet Saudi Arabia’s MBS on Riyadh visit
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Families enjoy Eid activities across Saudi Arabia: JEDDAH: Local people and visitors have been embracing the festive spirit of Eid at joyous celebrations across ...
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Families enjoy Eid activities across Saudi Arabia
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Changes in tennis: WTA final moves to Riyadh: The notoriously cash-strapped association of professional female tennis players succumbs to the lure of money ...
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Changes in tennis: WTA final moves to Riyadh
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United Airlines Asks Pilots To Take Time Off Due To Boeing Plane Shortage: A United spokesperson said Monday that the offer is voluntary.
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United Airlines Asks Pilots To Take Time Off Due To Boeing Plane Shortage
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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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Boeing whistleblower warns 787 Dreamliner could fail due to assembly ...
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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 ...
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Saudi Arabia rolls out E-Gates at Riyadh airport
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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 ...
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China Southern Airlines to operate regular flights to Riyadh
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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 ...
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The iftars you still need to try in Riyadh 
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A Southwest Airlines plane was grounded with an engine fire — and yes, it was a Boeing jet
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A Southwest Airlines plane was grounded with an engine fire — and yes ...
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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 ...
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Mechanical issue on Air NZ Boeing 787 to Tahiti becomes flight to nowhere
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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 ...
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Concerns over Jordan’s stability — the view from Riyadh
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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 ...
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Saudi Arabia will host the women's tennis WTA Finals for the next three ...
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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 ...
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Boxing, Heavyweight: Will Usyk be disadvantaged against Fury in Saudi ...
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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 ...
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Ronnie O'Sullivan signs up to three-year Saudi snooker deal
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Isabell Werth in an interview: Olympic dressage champion defends equestrian sport
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Isabell Werth in an interview: Olympic dressage champion defends ...
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Whistleblower says Boeing threatened him to keep quiet: The Boeing whistleblower made public safety deficiencies in the production of wide-body aircraft ...
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Whistleblower says Boeing threatened him to keep quiet
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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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How Engineering Managers Successfully Develop Cross-Team Strategies
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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 ...
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Ralf Reichert: “Commercially, it’s a very simple logic for me”
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International stars ready to shine at 2024 Saudi Open: Henrik Stenson headlines the field at Riyadh Golf Club
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International stars ready to shine at 2024 Saudi Open
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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 ...
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FAA’s ‘cozy’ relationship with Boeing at issue again after Alaska Air ...
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Boxing, heavyweight: Wilder vs. Zhang fixed - Saudis deliver next Meha boxing show
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Boxing, heavyweight: Wilder vs. Zhang fixed - Saudis deliver next Meha ...
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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 ...
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When ‘ruthless’ Boeing cut costs, the damage spread
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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.
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Qatar Airways schedules Dreamliner to Belgrade in May: Qatar Airways to perform select Belgrade flights with 254-seat 787 jet in May.
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Qatar Airways schedules Dreamliner to Belgrade in May
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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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Pop Music: The Bizarre Nightlife of Riyadh
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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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350 EU Companies Granted Licenses to Relocate Their Headquarters to Riyadh
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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 ...
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Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun to resign at end of year amid other shakeups
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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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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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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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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Why Qatar isn't retiring the costly Airbus A380 like other airlines
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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 ...
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How Turki Alalshikh turned Saudi Arabia into the boxing capital of the ...
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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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14 New Business Class Products On The Horizon
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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 ...
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Marcos likely to visit Riyadh as countries celebrate emerald anniversary ...
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Riyadh Air joins UNGC to advance sustainability goals: Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia’s new world-class airline, has joined the UN Global Compact ...
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Riyadh Air joins UNGC to advance sustainability goals
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Who needs The Line: Riyadh is planning a 2 km high skyscraper: Planning is underway for a billion-dollar megaproject in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia ...
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Who needs The Line: Riyadh is planning a 2 km high skyscraper
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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 ...
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Nearly one in two Gen Zs have a fear of flying as Boeing safety concerns ...
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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 ...
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Green Falcons prepare for 2nd stage of Asian qualifiers for FIFA, AFC cups
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Boxing | Heavyweight: Fury vs. Usyk - everything you need to know about the blockbuster on May 18
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Boxing | Heavyweight: Fury vs. Usyk - everything you need to know about ...
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Japan's ANA unveils fuel-efficient Boeing 787-10 for domestic flights - The Mainichi
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Japan's ANA unveils fuel-efficient Boeing 787-10 for domestic flights - ...
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Boxing: Duel between Deontay Wilder and Zhang Zhilei: Losing is forbidden! | Sports
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Boxing: Duel between Deontay Wilder and Zhang Zhilei: Losing is forbidden! ...
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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 ...
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‘No defects’ on Boeing Dreamliners as seats become probe focus after NZ ...
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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 ...
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Saudi humanoid robot won't talk about sex or politics, creator says
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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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Best Iftars in Riyadh: 15 Must-try Experiences This Ramadan