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Briggs, Donald L. | Obituaries | helenair.com

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The latest technology isn’t enough – you need the business model to go with it

Example: Deutsche Bahn, the German railway operator and global logistics provider, found that 50% of the replacement parts it requires to maintain its trains can be 3D-printed. By using 3D printing to fabricate replacement parts for its trains, Deutsche Bahn … Continue reading

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The Latest: Singapore grounds 737 Max aircraft

The Latest on Boeing’s 737 Max 8 model after a crash in Ethiopia (all times local): 11:00 p.m. Singapore’s civil aviation authority says it has temporarily banned all Boeing 737 Max planes from entering and leaving the country. It noted … Continue reading

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In Seattle, a Boeing company town, they’ve seen setbacks before

By Mike Seely New York Times News Service SEATTLE — Just south of Seattle’s Boeing Field and the Museum of Flight sits another shrine to aviation, Randy’s Restaurant. model airplanes are suspended from the 24-hour diner’s ceiling, with flight manuals … Continue reading

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Historic aviation memorabilia goes up for auction in Glendale

GLENDALE, Ariz. — It’s a plane lovers paradise! This week, you can get your hands on some historic aviation memorabilia at a one-of-a-kind auction in Glendale. It’s happening at EJ’s Auction and Appraisal off of 59th Avenue and Bell Road.  … Continue reading

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Ethiopian Airlines Pilots Followed Boeing’s Safety Procedures Before Crash, Report Shows

“The first officer called out ‘stab trim cutout’ two times,” the report says. “Captain agreed and first officer confirmed stab trim cutout.” Although that move disabled MCAS, it also forced the crew to control the stabilizers manually with wheels at … Continue reading

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When it comes to airplanes, Trump likes to play expert in chief

Toluse Olorunnipa March 12 After tweeting quotes from Fox News guests Tuesday morning about climate change and U.S.-Israel relations, President Trump settled on a topic where he considers himself an expert and spoke in his own voice. “Airplanes are becoming … Continue reading

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