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Aug 01

Cracks in gear and pilot’s decision to keep flying led to Osprey crash in Japan, Air Force says

By Tara Copp, Associated Press

The Air Force says an Osprey aircraft crash was caused by cracks in a metal gear and the pilot’s decision to keep flying instead of heeding multiple warnings that he should land.

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Jun 28

Meet one family of 737 Max crash victims seeking federal prosecution against Boeing

By David Koenig, Associated Press

California residents Ike and Susan Riffel lost two sons in the Ethiopia crash. Ike Riffel fears that instead of putting Boeing on trial, the government will offer the company another shot at corporate probation.

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Jun 18

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Congress probes Boeing CEO over company’s safety setbacks and workplace culture

By Miles O'Brien, Jackson Hudgins, Mekhi Hill

Outgoing Boeing CEO David Calhoun faced tough questioning on Capitol Hill as lawmakers raised concerns about the company’s safety culture and quality control practices. He spoke to Congress for the first time since a door panel of a Boeing plane…

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May 30

Boeing faces FAA deadline for plan to address aircraft safety and quality problems

By David Koenig, Associated Press

Whistleblowers have accused the company of taking shortcuts that endanger passengers, a claim that Boeing disputes. A panel convened by the FAA found shortcomings in the aircraft maker's safety culture.

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May 24

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How airlines are working to create sustainable fuel to reduce aviation’s carbon footprint

By Miles O'Brien, Kate Tobin

Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial start of the summer travel season and that means a lot of driving and flying. When discussing greenhouse gas emissions, the focus is usually on cars and trucks since they generate the most. But…

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May 21

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Severe turbulence on Singapore Airlines flight kills passenger, injures dozens more

By Miles O'Brien, Courtney Norris

One person is dead and roughly 70 others are injured after a Singapore Airlines flight headed from London to Singapore hit severe turbulence. The flight descended 6,000 feet in three minutes over the Indian Ocean, forcing the plane to make…

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May 09

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A look at battery-powered aircraft that could lead transition from fossil-fueled flight

By Miles O'Brien, Will Toubman, Kate Tobin

Earlier this month, the Federal Aviation Administration approved the first training program in the country for electric aviation. The program is just one part of a small but burgeoning effort to develop greener battery-powered aircraft for more routine use over…

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Apr 17

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Boeing whistleblowers testify about company’s safety issues and design errors

By Miles O'Brien, Courtney Norris

Boeing has faced intense scrutiny for months and new whistleblower claims were the focus of a congressional hearing. Aviation correspondent Miles O’Brien reports.

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Mar 25

Boeing CEO will depart, capping tumultuous era for manufacturer

By Michelle Chapman, Associated Press

The top executive at embattled plane maker Boeing will step down this year amid a broader shakeup of the company’s top leadership.

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Mar 16

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Are helicopters safe? Aviation expert weighs in on factors behind notable crashes

By John Yang, Winston Wilde, Andrew Chambers

From fatal crashes during U.S. military operations to high-profile accidents like the one that killed basketball star Kobe Bryant and his daughter, a string of incidents in recent years have raised questions in people’s minds about the safety of helicopters.

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