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Boeing’s Safety Culture Under Fire After Midair Emergency
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has harshly criticized Boeing’s safety culture and the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) oversight after a midair cabin panel blowout on a new 737 MAX 9 flight in January 2024. The incident, which occurred on Alaska Airlines Flight 1282, resulted in a major crisis for the planemaker. According to the […]
US Unveils Ambitious Air Traffic Control Upgrade
The Trump administration has unveiled a plan to overhaul the US air traffic control system, a move that aims to bring the country’s aviation infrastructure into the modern era. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy described the initiative as a “once-in-a-generation upgrade” that will involve rebuilding some air traffic control towers and replacing outdated radar, sensors, and […]