It isn’t easy to make air safety a partisan issue, but Rep. Peter DeFazio and his House committee got it to fly.
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Tag Archives: Aircraft
The MAX Flies Again
Boeing’s woebegotten 737 MAX edges closer to rehabilitation with test flights that began this week.
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Reality Intrudes On Boeing And The FAA
Boeing and its U.S. regulator continue to think magically about the 737 MAX’s history and its near-term prospects.
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Is Ancient Silicon The Root Of Boeing’s Problems?
A processor from the dawn of the PC era reportedly runs the latest Boeing 737 jets – and may explain a lot of problems.
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A No-Fly Edict On The B737-OMG
Boeing installed new flight controls on its latest 737s and kept it quiet – until one of the planes went down, killing 189.
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A Near-Miss In The Air
You didn’t hear about a recent air disaster in India because it wasn’t a disaster. Was it good planning or good luck?
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Yesterday’s Tech Can Help Restore Supersonic Travel
Beatles-era technology might help us follow the sun at supersonic speed. But I’ve got a feeling most of us will wait.
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The 747 Flies Into The Sunset
When the first “Airport” film opened, jumbo jets were featured as aviation’s future. Now their day is almost past.
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The 737 MAX Is Cleared For Takeoff
Boeing’s 737 MAX jetliner is ready for takeoff, and customers need have no fear of flying – apart from the ongoing pandemic.
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