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Boeing’s 737 ramp-up shows signs of strain as unfinished planes pile up in Renton

After several years of reaching higher and higher 737 production rates, Boeing’s ramp-up in Renton is showing signs of severe strain. More than 40 unfinished 737 jets are stacked around Boeing’s Renton final assembly plant and along the edges of … Continue reading →

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In Indonesia Plane Crash Inquiry, New Focus on Possible Aircraft Problems

Flight 610 crashed into the Java Sea, northeast of Jakarta, after less than 15 minutes, following an erratic takeoff that mirrored the problem on its flight from Bali. The flight crew requested permission to return to the Jakarta airport but … Continue reading →

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DeLand airport businessman arrested, accused of gutting customers plane – Daytona Beach News

A DeLand airport business owner is accused of siphoning fuel and stealing parts worth $55,000 from a plane that didn’t belong to him, according to the DeLand Police Department. The investigation also revealed that Lippo has removed other parts from … Continue reading →

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Aircraft parts supplier signs deal with airline | 2018-11-12 | Grand Rapids Business Journal

A supplier of aircraft parts in the region has signed a long-term deal with a new client. Tennessee-based Contour Airlines now has access to Norton Shores-based AeroVision International’s inventory of components, which will be used to support Contour’s growing fleet … Continue reading →

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Garry Marshall Theatre Hosts A 12-Hour Â"Laverne & ShirleyÂ" Marathon In Memory Of Penny Marshall

As a salute to the late Penny Marshall and her iconic character Laverne, the Garry Marshall Theatre opens its doors and invites all ages to share in a 12-hour “Laverne Shirley” marathon on Sunday, January 27, 2019 from 10:00 am-10:00 … Continue reading →

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Robert Stevens Thorne

Robert Stevens Thorne attributed the timing of his birth to the Armistice of 1918 and the death of his uncle Charlie from the Spanish Flu. The surge of emotions that accompanied these events, he wrote in a private memoir, sent … Continue reading →

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Helicopter pilot’s medical certificate to fly revoked in 2017; insurance company won’t pay

Before the fiery crash that left two people dead and dozens displaced, the pilot who crashed his helicopter into Bristol Commons in July had his medical certificate to fly revoked by the Federal Aviation Administration. In a letter to homeowners … Continue reading →

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