Boeing busted
Published in Transportation
Friday, 12 January 2024 10:32

Boeing busted


Feds probe plane maker 

Boeing is facing a fresh probe by the Untouchables after a panel of its 737 Max 9 jet fell off during a flight, leaving a gaping hole in the passenger cabin.

Never mind snakes, it is phones you have to worry about on planes
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Numbers of fires up over the last five years

A CBS News Investigation has discovered that lithium-Ion battery fires on aircraft have increased by 42 per cent over the last five years.

FedEx wants lasers on its cargo planes
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Monday, 17 January 2022 12:19

FedEx wants lasers on its cargo planes


What could go wrong

FedEx has applied to the FAA seeking approval to install a laser-based, anti-missile defense system on its cargo planes as an added safety measure.

FAA backs down over US telcos 5G requests
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Thursday, 06 January 2022 13:17

FAA backs down over US telcos 5G requests


Sorry we forgot you ran things

The Federal Aviation Administration has backed down from its request for more 5G delays from AT&T and Verizon over fears that planes might drop out of the sky.

FAA will review Airline certification programme
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We have been a little trusting of Boeing

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said it would reform how it certifies new airplanes in line with legislation passed by Congress after two fatal Boeing 737 MAX crashes that killed 346 people.

US Federal Aviation Administration is a joke
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Panel of air safety regulators slam 737-MAX safety system

An international panel of air safety regulators slammed the review of a safety system on Boeing 737 MAX jet that was later tied to two crashes that killed 346 people.

FAA releases clean safety report on civilian drone encounters
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Drone Manufacturers Alliance members working to promote safety


According to the latest report from the Federal Aviation Authority (FAA) on drone sightings, the organization representing the companies that manufacture most civilian drones has once again received an exemplary safety record from individuals who have encountered them flying in the skies.

Friday, 31 January 2014 11:41

FAA clamps down on beer drones



Drones can only be used for spying