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Boeing To Check Undelivered 787s Due To Fastener Issue

Boeing said Thursday it is examining fasteners on some undelivered 787 jets after discovering problems with their installation in the latest manufacturing shortcoming to face the company.

International Business Times

The head of the FAA says his agency was too hands-off in its oversight of Boeing

The head of the Federal Aviation Administration has acknowledged his agency should have been more aware of problems at Boeing before a door plug blew off a 737 Max jet during an Alaska Airlines flight in January

The Independent UK

American Airlines passenger is sued by the FAA after being duct taped to seat

Heather Wells bit, kicked and spat at staff as she reportedly attempted to open the front cabin door mid-flight

The Independent UK

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FAA's Whitaker says agency 'too hands off' on Boeing - Roll Call

Federal oversight of Boeing Co. has been “too hands off," Mike Whitaker, the head of the Federal Aviation Administration, said Thursday.

Roll Call

Honeywell's Cockpit Warning System Reducing Runway Incursions

Advanced technologies like Honeywell's cockpit-alert system enhance aviation safety by providing real-time warnings to prevent runway incursions and potent...

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Virgin Galactic launches VSS Unity space plane on final suborbital spaceflight with crew of 6 (photos, video)

Virgin Galactic launched its seventh commercial spaceflight mission on June 8 during the final flight of its VSS Unity suborbital spaceplane.

Space

California YouTuber Faces 10 Years for Having Too Much Fun With Fireworks

The feds charged Alex Choi with “causing the placement of explosive or incendiary device on an aircraft” after he shot fireworks out of a helicopter into an empty desert.

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Close Call: Fedex Plane Nearly Collides With Southwest Jet

Investigation reveals a near-collision incident between FedEx cargo plane and Southwest Airlines jet in Austin, Texas, prompting safety concerns in U.S. av...

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NTSB begins considering probable cause in a near-collision between FedEx and Southwest planes

Federal investigators are preparing to vote on the probable cause of an airport close call last year in which two planes nearly collided in Austin, Texas

The Independent UK

Boeing worker told Senators they had nightmares of planes ‘falling out of the sky’ and begged for safety fixes

Exclusive: In an anonymous letter sent to a Senate Committee the individual alleged that workers were ‘pressured’ to sign off on safety inspections that had not been completed

The Independent UK

Latest Boeing whistleblower predicts ‘other things hiding in the bushes’ at beleaguered aircraft manufacturer

Exclusive: The former quality investigator tells The Independent that the company is ‘infested with ‘yes-men and bean-counters’ and should be ‘torn down and rebuilt’ in order for progress to made

The Independent UK

Donald Trump just sold his private jet for $2.5 million

Federal aviation records show the transfer of a plane previously owned by Donald Trump.

The Street

Elon Musk Wishes Boeing Luck Ahead Of Launch Attempt

Elon Musk wishes Boeing luck; SpaceX's Starship approved for test flight by FAA.

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SpaceX lands FAA license for next Starship megarocket launch on June 6

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), on Tuesday (June 4), issued a launch license to SpaceX for its Starship Flight 4 test mission currently scheduled to lift off no earlier than Thursday, June 6.

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The Independent UK

Hot air balloon struck Indiana power lines, burning three people in basket

The FAA says a hot air balloon struck power lines before crashing to the ground over the weekend in northwestern Indiana

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FAA Investigating Hot Air Balloon Crash In Indiana

FAA investigates hot air balloon crash in Indiana and eight-alarm fire at San Jose construction site, emphasizing the importance of safety and ongoing inve...

The Guardian - US

Boeing’s largest plant in ‘panic mode’ amid safety crisis, say workers and union officials

Managers in Washington accused of hounding staff to keep quiet over quality concerns, as employees point to union-busting

The Guardian - UK

Boeing production cap extended as regulator steps up safety checks

Federal Aviation Administration will meet company weekly and tells it to transform its safety culture

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FAA limits Boeing 737 Max production amid safety concerns

The Federal Aviation Administration will continue to cap Boeing’s production of its 737 MAX plane.

Axios

Boeing submits safety improvement plan to federal regulators

Regulators ordered the plan after a Boeing jet had a mid-flight door plug blowout earlier this year.

The Independent UK

FAA launches investigation after two planes nearly collide on DC runway - the latest airlines safety concern

A near-identical incident also happened last month at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport outside of Washington, DC

The Guardian - US

Federal authorities investigate near-collision of two planes at Virginia airport

American Airlines plane forced to abort takeoff at Ronald Reagan Washington national airport as another flight cleared for landing

The Independent UK

Amazon gets FAA approval allowing it to expand drone deliveries for online orders

Federal regulators are giving Amazon key permission that will allow it to expand its drone delivery program

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Boeing To Present Turnaround Plan To Fix Safety Concerns

Boeing addresses safety concerns and quality issues to rebuild trust and competitiveness.

The Independent UK

Boeing reaches deadline for reporting how it will fix aircraft safety and quality problems

Boeing is due to tell federal regulators how it plans to fix the safety and quality problems that have plagued its aircraft-manufacturing work in recent years

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