What concealment? The FAA approved the aircraft for flight! You DO realize that involves inspections and flight tests, right?
And bribes and political pressure.
What concealment? The FAA approved the aircraft for flight! You DO realize that involves inspections and flight tests, right?
The first officer on the Lion Air flight had only 2000 flying hours under his belt, whereas in Europe or North America you'd need at least 10,000 hours. I've flown on a 737 Max 9 from Buriram to Don Mueang airport, very smooth flight.
And bribes and political pressure.
Boeing faces safety concerns over 2 models
Problems continue to mount for world's largest aeroplane manufacturer - with safety concerns about more of Boeing's planes.
Problems continue to mount for the world's largest aeroplane manufacturer - with safety concerns about more of Boeing's planes.
Many Boeing 737 NG's are being grounded after finding cracks in the wings.
While a whistle-blower has pointed out a potential issue with oxygen on the 787 Dreamliners.
Al Jazeera's Charlie Angela has more.
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2019/11/boeing-faces-safety-concerns-2-models-191106191037502.html
High anxiety: American Airlines staff ‘begging’ not to fly on 737 MAX
Some flight attendants with American Airlines remain fearful of flying the Boeing 737 MAX, despite the plane-maker nearing regulatory approval for a software update. The jet has been grounded after two fatal crashes left 346 dead.
According to the Association of Professional Flight Attendants (APFA), they want to be fully versed on what has happened and why the plane is safe to fly now. The union said it will consider information from Boeing, US regulators, American Airlines, the carrier’s pilots and others before making a final decision.
https://www.rt.com/business/473568-american-airlines-fear-max-737/
Boeing knew of problems with wing parts, but told FAA planes were safe, agency alleges
The Federal Aviation Administration proposed a rare $3.9 million civil penalty against Boeing on Friday, alleging the company “knowingly submitted aircraft” to the agency for safety certification even after learning that crucial wing components “could not be used due to a failed strength test.”
https://www.washingtonpost.com/loca...8190f0-1874-11ea-9110-3b34ce1d92b1_story.html
FAA watchdog knew disaster Boeing 737 Max plane could crash again
America’s aviation watchdog allowed the Boeing 737 Max to continue flying after a deadly crash despite concluding that it would suffer a fatal accident every two or three years.
An internal analysis by the Federal Aviation Administration, disclosed yesterday by investigators, found that Max jets would crash more over the lifespan of the fleet than earlier 737 models.
https://www.thetimes.co.uk/edition/...ing-737-max-plane-could-crash-again-0nn0d5pd7
What concealment? The FAA approved the aircraft for flight! You DO realize that involves inspections and flight tests, right?
I got talking to folk while collecting some students from the airport today - and NONE of them would fly ANY Boing aircraft at this point in time. Whoever IS using them must be illiterate.
Sell your stock, maggot. Eat your losses. Boing is fucked.
Armaments division still doing well though. Fuckers.
FLAMES burst from plane during takeoff at Los Angeles airport (VIDEO)
Just a few flames. Quite safe. Keep flying Boing.
https://www.rt.com/usa/474055-plane-los-angeles-video-flames/
Boeing suspends production of 737 Max model involved in fatal crashes
Boeing suspends production of 737 Max model involved in fatal crashes
Boeing launches first spaceship
The unmanned debut test flight of the Starliner failed to reach its required altitude to dock with the International Space Station.
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2019/12/boeing-launches-spaceship-191220185515589.html
"The 737 Max is scheduled to return to the skies in March 2020."
Pressure on FAA to approve its 737 Max jets backfires for Boeing
Sandy Morris, an aerospace analyst at Jefferies, said the FAA’s tougher stance with Boeing and its refusal to rush the plane back into service suggested the Max would not be approved until summer at the earliest.
“My guess is that it’s at least another six months [until certification] and may even be longer. It could be a year. If there were another incident, Boeing would be toast.
https://www.theguardian.com/busines...-to-approve-737-max-jets-backfires-for-boeing