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Article source: http://www.nwitimes.com/business/investment/markets-and-stocks/transdigm-stock-upgraded-what-you-need-to-know/article_fa6ce393-28e6-551a-b955-15e8574eb6f8.html

“Life is not about waiting for the storm to pass; it’s about learning how to ride in the rain!”

George S. Ball, Jr., 89, of Linebrook Road, Ipswich, husband of the late Jeanne M. (Sheppard) Ball, died on Saturday, February 18, 2017, at the Kaplan Family Hospice House, Danvers, following his brief illness.

Born in Boston on July 7, 1927, son of the late George S. and Mary (McAtamney) Ball, he was raised in Essex and attended Essex and Gloucester public schools.

George served a post-war induction in the U.S. Army Air Force.

Married in 1953, Jeanne and George built their home and raised their family from their Linebrook Road address. For many years he was employed as a mechanic at Burnett’s Garage in Wenham and most recently as a mechanic at Ipswich Ford, from which he retired in 1994.

George was an avid NASCAR fan and a passionate motorcyclist. He took great pride in his classic R-50 BMWs.

Many of his happiest days were spent riding, and the rest were spent sharing tales of riding adventures.

One of his favorite rides was to Owl’s Head, Maine, for the Vintage Motorcycle Festival.

He was also an avid reader, model airplane builder, and collector/trader of vintage car parts.

George is survived by his son, Eric J. Ball, and partner Theresa Desmond of Newburyport; his daughter, Kathleen Atkinson, and her husband, Reagh, of Byfield; his grandson, Colby Atkinson, of Byfield;

Article source: http://thelocalne.ws/2017/03/01/obituary-george-ball/

SEATTLE: Boeing Co defended its proposed 737 MAX 10X aircraft on Wednesday, saying it has drawn plaudits from numerous airlines and interest from parts suppliers to rebut criticisms aired at an industry conference on Tuesday.

The comments showed Boeing’s confidence about adding a fifth model to its revamped 737 product line, despite concern expressed by big leasing companies that it might have limited appeal. The profitable 737 is Boeing’s top-selling jet family and is crucial to hitting financial targets Boeing has set.

“I’m frankly bullish on the airplane,” Keith Leverkuhn, vice president and general manager of Boeing’s 737 MAX program, said of the MAX 10X on a call with journalists.

“The conference down south at ISTAT was important,” he added, referring to the International Society of Transport Aircraft Trading event in San Diego that ended on Tuesday.

But “we’re listening to customers around the globe…many of whom have expressed enthusiasm for it.”

Leverkuhn said suppliers are willing to build components for the MAX 10X, which needs taller landing gear to accommodate its length. “Suppliers are always interested in extending the capability of the (737) family,” he said.

Boeing pitched the MAX 10X to battle huge sales of rival Airbus’ A321neo, which seats more passengers than the 737 MAX 9 that Boeing is already building. Boeing rolled the first MAX 9 out of the factory on Tuesday, and plans to begin delivering it next year.

The heads of two major aircraft leasing companies said at ISTAT that the MAX 10X is not a thriller for their

Article source: http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/business/boeing-says-737-max-10x-jet-has-support-from-airlines-suppliers/3579602.html

PUBLISHED: 16:38 13 March 2017 | UPDATED: 16:38 13 March 2017

Words photos Garrett Fisher

PIL Mar17 Flight from Germany

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Our US expat pilot thought Germany would be a homecoming for him but the bureaucracy and regulation proved to be all too much

Article source: http://www.pilotweb.aero/features/flying_adventure_escape_from_germany_1_4929780