Moore's Law of aviation: Flying keeps getting safer
Many airline passengers naturally worry about flying. But on a worldwide basis, commercial air travel keeps getting safer, according to a new study by MIT researchers.
Aug 7, 2024
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Key moments in Boeing's difficult history with the 737 MAX
Boeing's quality control practices will be placed under a microscope this week at a two-day National Transportation Safety Board hearing investigating a January Alaska Airlines flight on a 737 MAX.
Aug 6, 2024
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NASA furthers aeronautical innovation using model-based systems
As NASA continues cutting-edge aeronautics research, the agency is also taking steps to make sure the benefits from these diverse technologies are greater than the sum of their parts.
Aug 5, 2024
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European airport traffic returns to pre-Covid levels
Passenger traffic at European airports returned to pre-COVID levels in the first half of the year as the sector finally "turned the corner" on the pandemic crisis, the main industry association said on Wednesday.
Jul 31, 2024
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Project sheds light on turbulence within jet engines
To measure the flow of air through a jet engine, researchers traditionally place sensors where air enters and exits.
Jul 30, 2024
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NASA cloud-based platform could help streamline, improve air traffic
Just like your smartphone navigation app can instantly analyze information from many sources to suggest the best route to follow, a NASA-developed resource is now making data available to help the aviation industry do the ...
Jul 15, 2024
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Smoking laptop in passenger's bag prompts evacuation on American Airlines flight in San Francisco
A smoking laptop in a passenger's bag prompted an evacuation on an American Airlines flight headed to Miami from San Francisco International Airport Friday, according to the airline.
Jul 13, 2024
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US regulator orders Boeing inspections over oxygen mask issue
US aviation regulators said Monday that thousands of Boeing 737 airplanes would need to be inspected, amid concerns that passenger oxygen masks could fail in emergencies.
Jul 8, 2024
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Boeing agrees to US plea deal over fatal MAX crashes
Boeing confirmed on Monday that it had reached a deal with the US Department of Justice over two fatal 737 MAX crashes, with court documents showing the planemaker set to plead guilty to fraud.
Jul 8, 2024
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Under pressure on plane safety, Boeing is buying stressed supplier Spirit for $4.7 billion
Boeing announced plans to acquire key supplier Spirit AeroSystems for $4.7 billion, a move that it says will improve plane quality and safety amid increasing scrutiny by Congress, airlines and the Department of Justice.
Jul 1, 2024
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