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‘Unusual vibration’ heard on Alaska Airlines flight. Then engine panel flies off plane
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‘Unusual vibration’ heard on Alaska Airlines flight. Then engine panel flies off plane
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‘Unusual vibration’ heard on Alaska Airlines flight. Then engine panel ...
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Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun to step down, part of a shakeup after 737 Max problems: After several difficult months, Boeing announced its embattled chief executive ...
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Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun to step down, part of a shakeup after 737 Max ...
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Moose, the runaway dog at RDU airport, found safe after dodging Alaska Airlines flight
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United Airlines flight returns to SFO after bird strike damage.: A United Airlines Boeing 737-9 MAX had to return to the gate in San Francisco over the weekend ...
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United Airlines flight returns to SFO after bird strike damage.
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Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun will step down at end of 2024: Calhoun joined Boeing in early 2020 as it struggled to recover from two deadly crashes ...
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Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun will step down at end of 2024
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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New planemaker chief says Boeing faces 'pivotal moment': The new head of Boeing's troubled commercial airplane unit said the U.S. planemaker faces a "pivotal ...
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New planemaker chief says Boeing faces 'pivotal moment'
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Major airlines want to hear how Boeing plans to fix plane manufacturing problems: The heads of leading U.S. airlines want to meet with Boeing and hear the ...
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Major airlines want to hear how Boeing plans to fix plane manufacturing ...
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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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Tuskegee University gets $6.7 million for new flight school: Tuskegee University will introduce a new flight school in the fall, allowing students to train on ...
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Tuskegee University gets $6.7 million for new flight school
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Airbus says it's 'not happy' about issues at rival Boeing: "I think it's not helpful for the industry, and if it's not helpful for the industry ...
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Airbus says it's 'not happy' about issues at rival Boeing
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Boeing whistleblower is found dead. Coroner suspects suicide: Authorities in South Carolina say a former Boeing manager who raised safety questions about the ...
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Boeing whistleblower is found dead. Coroner suspects suicide
Quick Glance: Boeing Whistleblower’s Legal Battle Could Continue Posthumously, Lawyer Asserts
  • A whistleblower and former Boeing inspector who passed away before his case concluded could have his matter heard posthumously, as per a legal expert.

  • Barnett's death should not halt the claim, as his estate could step in as the complainant, stated whistleblower attorney Stephen Kohn.

  • Boeing denied retaliating against Barnett but failed to dismiss the plaintiff's case.

  • Barnett's attorneys urged local police to continue investigating despite the coroner's initial ruling.
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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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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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Airline CEOs want to give Boeing a piece of their minds — in person
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Bushido's wife has stress on the plane with seven kids: "Germans don't like children"
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Bushido's wife has stress on the plane with seven kids:
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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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Alaska Airlines Award Travel Rule Change: Alaska Airlines has made a small but significant change for Mileage Plan issued award tickets if you would like to use ...
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Alaska Airlines Award Travel Rule Change
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The Boeing union wants a board seat and a say on plane safety: Boeing's largest union is in contract talks — and it’s seizing the moment.
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The Boeing union wants a board seat and a say on plane safety
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United CEO tries to reassure customers following multiple safety incidents: United Airlines is trying to reassure passengers after a series of incidents on its ...
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United CEO tries to reassure customers following multiple safety incidents
Quick Glance: United Airlines CEO Emphasizes Airline Safety
  • United Airlines' CEO announced that the airline will review its safety training for employees due to recent incidents.

  • An additional training day for pilots starting in May and changes in training curriculum for newly hired mechanics are being planned.

  • Despite several recent incidents, CEO Scott Kirby emphasized in a customer memo that safety is the top priority, with increased focus on safety training and procedures.

  • A series of incidents at United Airlines has garnered increased media attention, including a panel falling off a plane and a wheel loss during take-off.
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‘Scolded’ braless passenger wants meeting with US airline boss: The woman claimed that a Delta agent said her attire was “revealing” and “offensive”.
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‘Scolded’ braless passenger wants meeting with US airline boss
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Major airline chiefs plan to hold discussions with Boeing board chair Larry Kellner in meetings that will not include CEO David Calhoun after raising concerns ... Show more
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Ten Ukrainian pilots complete basic F-16 training in the UK - Euromaidan Press: Ten Ukrainian pilots completed RAF flight training to prepare for advanced ...
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Ten Ukrainian pilots complete basic F-16 training in the UK - Euromaidan ...
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Fact check: Michigan GOP legislator posted about ‘illegal invaders’ at Detroit airport. It was Gonzaga’s March Madness team
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Fact check: Michigan GOP legislator posted about ‘illegal invaders’ at ...
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Non-stop from San Francisco to Las Vegas (& vice versa) for only $98 roundtrip: Non-stop flights from San Francisco to Las Vegas for only $98 roundtrip with ...
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Non-stop from San Francisco to Las Vegas (& vice versa) for only $98 ...
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Gigantic new aircraft design aims to create the largest plane ever to fly: A Colorado-based energy startup named Radia is developing the biggest aircraft in ...
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Gigantic new aircraft design aims to create the largest plane ever to fly
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Lufthansa Group marks one year of ‘Green Fares’ sustainability initiative: Lufthansa Group marks one year of its ‘Green Fares’ sustainability initiative with ...
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Lufthansa Group marks one year of ‘Green Fares’ sustainability initiative
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Intriguing: Alaska Airlines Launches $5 Monthly Subscription: Alaska Access is the name of Alaska Airlines' new $5 per month subscription service ...
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Intriguing: Alaska Airlines Launches $5 Monthly Subscription
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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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Boeing's brutal start to 2024 will cost it a ton of cash, executive warns: CFO Brian West says "there's changes that need to happen" — and that they will be ...
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Boeing's brutal start to 2024 will cost it a ton of cash, executive warns
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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 ...
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Bilt Rewards adds Alaska Airlines as its newest transfer partner, but will end American partnership in June
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Bilt Rewards adds Alaska Airlines as its newest transfer partner ...
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Alaska Airlines Kiosks No Longer Print Boarding Passes: Alaska Airlines is changing the airport check-in experience, and as part of that ...
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Alaska Airlines Kiosks No Longer Print Boarding Passes
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Baby born on aircraft as flight diverts to Bermuda: A woman who went into premature labour on an Air Canada flight landed in Bermuda with a newborn after the ...
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Baby born on aircraft as flight diverts to Bermuda
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Plane windshield cracks as flight makes its landing in Oregon, Alaska Airlines says
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Plane windshield cracks as flight makes its landing in Oregon ...
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Non-stop from Atlanta to San Diego (& vice versa) for only $192 roundtrip
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How to Get Over Your Fear of Flying: Many people are afraid when they get on a plane, and the Alaska Airlines door-plug blowout hasn’t helped ...
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How to Get Over Your Fear of Flying
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Alaska Airlines blowout: Passenger describes being on Flight 1282: Cuong Tran says the seatbelt saved his life as a gaping hole suddenly appeared after take-off.
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Alaska Airlines blowout: Passenger describes being on Flight 1282
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US investigators say video footage overwritten of work on Boeing jet's door plug: The head of the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) said on Wednesday ...
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US investigators say video footage overwritten of work on Boeing jet's ...
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United Airlines reports fifth flight incident in a week as jet turns back due to ‘maintenance issue’
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United Airlines reports fifth flight incident in a week as jet turns back ...
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Boeing failed to retain video footage showing work on Max jet door that blew out, NTSB says
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Boeing failed to retain video footage showing work on Max jet door that ...
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Man arrested after allegedly boarding Delta flight using photo of another passenger’s ticket
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Quick Glance: Texas Man Arrested for Boarding Delta Flight with Photo of Another Passenger's Ticket
  • A Texas man was arrested after boarding a Delta Air Lines flight in Utah using a photo of another passenger's ticket.

  • Wicliff Yves Fleurizard, 26, faces a charge of stowaway on an aircraft after boarding Delta Flight 1683 at Salt Lake City International Airport on March 17.

  • Originally booked on a Southwest flight, Fleurizard was rebooked due to a full flight. Instead of waiting, he used photos of other passengers' boarding passes to board Flight 1683 in the Delta area of the airport.

  • Following his removal from the plane, Fleurizard was arrested by authorities, claiming he made a mistake and was just trying to get home.
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On eclipse day, hundreds of students will send up balloons for science: The NASA-backed Nationwide Eclipse Ballooning Project puts students in charge of a bold ...
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On eclipse day, hundreds of students will send up balloons for science
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Non-stop from Austin, Texas to San Diego (& vice versa) for only $142 roundtrip: Non-stop flights from Austin, Texas to San Diego for only $142 roundtrip with ...
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Non-stop from Austin, Texas to San Diego (& vice versa) for only $142 ...
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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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Non-stop from Dallas, Texas to Seattle (& vice versa) for only $175 roundtrip: Non-stop flights from Dallas, Texas to Seattle for only $175 roundtrip with Alaska ...
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Non-stop from Dallas, Texas to Seattle (& vice versa) for only $175 ...
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‘Humiliating’: Woman kicked off flight: A woman has claimed she and a friend were ordered off an Air New Zealand flight due to their size.
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‘Humiliating’: Woman kicked off flight
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Salt Lake City, Utah to Kona, Hawaii (& vice versa) for only $388 roundtrip: Cheap flights from Salt Lake City, Utah to Kona, Hawaii for only $388 roundtrip with ...
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Salt Lake City, Utah to Kona, Hawaii (& vice versa) for only $388 ...
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Total solar eclipse could cause air travel delays: FAA: Air traffic and airports along the eclipse's path may be impacted, the FAA said.
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Total solar eclipse could cause air travel delays: FAA
Quick Glance: All About Solar Eclipse Glasses Before April 8
  • A total solar eclipse will be visible in the U.S. on April 8, 2024, with 31 million people in a narrow strip from Maine to Texas able to see the sun completely covered.

  • Specialized solar eclipse glasses are essential to protect the eyes during the eclipse, as looking directly at the sun can cause eye damage.

  • There are alternative methods like pinhole projectors or camera obscura to safely observe the event, but regular sunglasses are not sufficient for the eclipse.

  • It is advised to be cautious when purchasing solar eclipse glasses as there are counterfeit products, and some sellers may not adhere to safety standards.
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From Sydney to Auckland: At least 50 injured in Boeing flight: On a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner scheduled flight between Australia and New Zealand ...
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From Sydney to Auckland: At least 50 injured in Boeing flight
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Boeing to face ‘enormous’ scrutiny after mishaps: Buttigieg: Boeing has faced scrutiny from lawmakers, regulators and increasingly passengers after a series of ...
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Boeing to face ‘enormous’ scrutiny after mishaps: Buttigieg
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Qantas flight lands safely on one engine after mid-flight issue with Airbus plane
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Qantas flight lands safely on one engine after mid-flight issue with ...
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Pilot: "Dashboard just off": Boeing 787-9 plummets - passengers fly through cabin
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Pilot:
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Passengers 'bounced off plane roof' after mid-air flight incident from Sydney to Auckland
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Passengers 'bounced off plane roof' after mid-air flight ...
Quick Glance: Passengers 'bounced off plane roof' during mid-air incident
  • Passengers were thrown from their seats and bounced off the roof of the plane during a flight from Sydney to Auckland, causing several head injuries according to a man onboard.

  • At least 50 people were injured on Monday after a flight faced a 'technical' issue mid-air.

  • New Zealand's Transport Accident Investigation Commission (TAIC) stated that they were seizing the black boxes of the flight to gather evidence relevant to the inquiry, including the cockpit voice and flight data recorders.

  • The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner landed safely at Auckland Airport, where most passengers were treated for mild injuries. However, 13 people were hospitalized, with the majority being released soon after and only two requiring additional attention.
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Passenger on Boeing 787 jet that nosedived, injuring 50, recounts the horror: 'Thought it was all about to end'
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Passenger on Boeing 787 jet that nosedived, injuring 50, recounts the ...
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As the DOJ investigates Boeing, crash victims' families wonder why it's taken so long
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As the DOJ investigates Boeing, crash victims' families wonder why it's ...
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Air travel of the future: how we will fly in 2040: All over the world, people are getting on planes more often. Only the Germans are not joining in ...
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Air travel of the future: how we will fly in 2040
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Boeing Max 737 under scrutiny again after FAA proposes inspections for possible wiring flaw
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Boeing Max 737 under scrutiny again after FAA proposes inspections for ...
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New Zealand seizing black boxes from LATAM Boeing 787: The Boeing plane dropped abruptly mid-flight, injuring more than 50 passengers who were travelling from ...
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New Zealand seizing black boxes from LATAM Boeing 787
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Boeing breakdown plane: Lost fuselage part - Alaska Airlines plane scheduled for inspection on the same day
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Boeing breakdown plane: Lost fuselage part - Alaska Airlines plane ...