Monthly Archives: April 2019

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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WatchTime Los Angeles 2019: Introducing the Brands, Part 5

As we previously announced, WatchTime is bringing the WatchTime New York event concept to the West Coast on May 3 – 4, 2019. We’ll be taking over the Hudson Loft space in Downtown Los Angeles — just minutes from Staples Center … Continue reading

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Boeing Races Ahead With 737 Max Output as Financial Risk Deepens

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Boeing to cut down on 737 MAX production in wake of deadly crashes

CHICAGO/SEATTLE – Boeing Co said on Friday it plans to cut its monthly 737 aircraft production by nearly 20 percent in the wake of two deadly crashes, signaling it does not expect aviation authorities to allow the plane back in … Continue reading

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FAA, Scrutinized For Regulation Of Boeing Planes, Not Alone In Its Practice

Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 Max aircraft are parked at a Southern California airport after the aircraft was grounded by the FAA. Mark Ralston/AFP/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Mark Ralston/AFP/Getty Images Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 Max aircraft are parked at … Continue reading

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Russian shotgun-wielding drone shoots other drones out of the sky

We have seen customized drones dropping grenades in the middle east, but this is something entirely different. Check out this Russian shotgun-wielding drone that can shoot other drones, balloons or model airplanes out of the sky. Terrifying? Yes. Impressive? Yes, … Continue reading

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