Boeing Facing Potential Boycott Following Fatal Severe Turbulence Incident
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Boeing Facing Potential Boycott Following Fatal Severe Turbulence Incident
Boeing Facing Potential , Boycott Following Fatal , Severe Turbulence Incident.
'Newsweek' reports that Boeing is facing renewed calls
for a boycott of the plane manufacturer after a fatal
severe turbulence incident on a Singapore Airlines flight.
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On May 21, Singapore Airlines flight SQ321
encountered "clear-air turbulence" that
injured 23 passengers and nine crew members.
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Geoffrey Kitchen, a 73-year-old British musical
theater director, died following the incident on
the Boeing 777 en route from London to Singapore.
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In a statement released after the incident, Singapore
Airlines said that medical personnel were on standby
to assist the injured at Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi Airport.
According to authorities,
a total of 14 people were
hospitalized with minor injuries.
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'Newsweek' reports that clear-air turbulence
is undetectable by radar, making it an
unpredictable and inherently dangerous situation.
According to data from Flightradar24,
the Boeing 777 plummeted over
6,000 feet in under three minutes.
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The news comes as Boeing faces increased scrutiny regarding its quality and safety standards following a string of recent incidents.
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In January, the rear door plug of an Alaska Airlines
Boeing 737 Max 9 came off in mid-flight, an incident
which resulted in the FAA grounding all Max 9 aircraft.
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In March, a Boeing 787 Dreamliner from
Australia to New Zealand abruptly
lost altitude, injuring nearly 50 people.
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Those incidents followed fatal 737 MAX
crashes in Indonesia in 2018 and Ethiopia
in 2019, which killed over 300 people and
grounded the MAX model for nearly two years.
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Those incidents followed fatal 737 MAX
crashes in Indonesia in 2018 and Ethiopia
in 2019, which killed over 300 people and
grounded the MAX model for nearly two years.
Boeing's Starliner , Set to Make Third Attempt at , First-Ever Human Spaceflight.
On June 5, a pair of NASA astronauts will take
part in Boeing's CST-100 Starliner's third attempt
at accomplishing its first human spaceflight. .
'Orlando Sentinel' reports that NASA's
Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams have twice
climbed on board the Starliner in the last month. .
'Orlando Sentinel' reports that NASA's
Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams have twice
climbed on board the Starliner in the last month. .
However, both of those launch attempts
were scrapped at the last minute. .
The most recent failed attempt came on June 1,
and was abandoned within four minutes of liftoff
after an issue with ULA's computer system
forced the mission to be scrubbed.
The most recent failed attempt came on June 1,
and was abandoned within four minutes of liftoff
after an issue with ULA's computer system
forced the mission to be scrubbed.
The next attempt is scheduled for
10:52 a.m. from Cape Canaveral Space
Force Stationās Space Launch Complex 41.
According to Space Launch Delta 45's weather
squadron forecast, there is a 90% chance of favorable
weather conditions for the highly anticipated launch.
The first launch attempt on May 6, was scrubbed
due to a faulty valve on the ULA rocket's upper
Centaur stage, which has since been replaced.
'Orlando Sentinel' reports that both Boeing and NASA
also signed off on a small helium leak on Starlinerās
propulsion module that was ultimately not addressed.
'Orlando Sentinel' reports that both Boeing and NASA
also signed off on a small helium leak on Starlinerās
propulsion module that was ultimately not addressed.
Following a successful launch, the crew will spend just
over 24 hours traveling to the International Space
Station where they will stay for about eight days.
The crew is then scheduled to return
to Earth via a landing in the desert
in the southwestern United States
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Investigators Say , Boeing 737-800 Experienced , 'Serious' Throttle Fault During Takeoff.
'The Independent' reports that a recent
Tui flight departing from Bristol Airport
only cleared the A38 road by 100 feet. .
According to air accident investigators,
the March 4 incident was due to a fault
with the throttle system of the Boeing 737-800. .
This fault involved the jet's auto-throttles,
resulting in the aircraft not having
sufficient thrust during takeoff. .
The aircraft took offā¦
with a thrust setting
significantly below that
required to achieve the
correct takeoff performance, AAIB statement, via 'The Independent'.
The pilots of the Tui flight were reportedly
unaware of the issue, despite passing over the
busy A38 well below the aircraft's intended height. .
On May 30, the Air Accidents Investigative Branch (AAIB) issued a special bulletin stating
that the agency is looking into the matter, while also
investigating how pilots missed a routine check. .
Despite aā¦ requirement to check the
thrust setting on takeoff, the crew
did not realize that the thrust was not
set correctly until after the takeoff
although they had noted how close
to the end of the runway they were, AAIB statement, via 'The Independent'.
The investigation continues to
examine all pertinent factors
associated with this serious
incident and a final report
will be issued in due course, AAIB statement, via 'The Independent'.
According to Boeing,
the original auto-throttle
system on the 737-800s has , āa long history of nuisance
disconnects during takeoff mode.ā.
According to Boeing,
the original auto-throttle
system on the 737-800s has , āa long history of nuisance
disconnects during takeoff mode.ā.
The AAIB said that a newer version has been available since
2021, however it was not a mandatory update and had not
been installed on the aircraft involved in the incident.
The AAIB said that a newer version has been available since
2021, however it was not a mandatory update and had not
been installed on the aircraft involved in the incident
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Boeing Faces, Potential Criminal Charges , Following String of Incidents.
'The Independent' reports that federal officials have
issued a warning to Boeing regarding possible criminal charges due to the airliner's failure to improve safety. .
The government-issued warning comes after
a series of incidents, including two 737 Max
jet crashes within a five-month span. .
One crash occurred in Indonesia in
2018 and another took place in Ethiopia in 2019.
A total of 346 people were
killed in the two crashes.
Following those two crashes,
Boeing agreed to pay $2.5 billion and
make a number of safety improvements.
Feds now accuse Boeing of violating that deal and
claim the company could face further prosecution
following a series of incidents in recent months.
In January, an Alaska Airlines Boeing
737 MAX 9 had a door plug
blow off mid-flight. .
That incident resulted in the FAA
ordering all 171 MAX 9 jets be grounded
while the agency investigated the incident. .
For failing to fulfill completely the terms
of and obligations under the [deferred
prosecution agreement], Boeing is subject
to prosecution by the United States for
any federal criminal violation of which
the United States has knowledge, Department of Justice lawyers
letter to a federal judge, via 'The Independent'.
'The Independent' reports that a number of whistleblowers
have accused Boeing of cutting corners when it comes to
quality and expertise in exchange for short-term profit.
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Contractor Warns of , Potential Catastrophe if NASA , Goes Ahead With Scheduled Launch.
IEN reports that a NASA contractor has publicly
urged the space agency to reconsider an
upcoming launch, warning it could end in disaster.
The news comes after the initial launch
of Boeing's Starliner was scrapped as
the result of a leaky valve just last week. .
The news comes after the initial launch
of Boeing's Starliner was scrapped as
the result of a leaky valve just last week. .
NASA has plans to attempt
another launch later this week. .
ValveTech produces valves
and other components for both
aerospace and military applications.
ValveTech produces valves
and other components for both
aerospace and military applications.
The company issued a press release
warning that a second launch
attempt could end in catastrophe. .
The statement from ValveTech
President Erin Faville called for NASA
to re-double safety checks and protocols. .
The failed launch last week would have been
the first human space flight for Boeing but was
scrubbed after a faulty valve was discovered. .
The Associated Press reported that the fluttering oxygen
pressure-relief valve on United Launch Allianceās Atlas
rocket may have exceeded its 200,000 lifetime cycles. .
The ValveTech statement questions how
NASA, Aerojet and Boeing could have... .
... "qualified this valve for the mission
without proper supporting data or
previous history or legacy information.".
According to ValveTech, this , "goes against aerospace-industry
qualification protocols established by NASA."
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Man Dies After , Severe Turbulence Incident , on Singapore Airline Flight.
BBC reports that a 73-year-old man was killed and 30
other people were injured when a Singapore Airlines flight
from London was unexpectedly hit with severe turbulence.
The Boeing 777-300ER bound for
Singapore was diverted to Bangkok
where it made an emergency landing.
According to passengers aboard the flight,
the aircraft suddenly dropped, throwing
both people and objects around the cabin.
Singapore Airlines said that 211 passengers were onboard the flight, along with 18 crew members.
The airline reportedly offered its deepest
condolences to the family of the deceased
passenger, whose name has yet to be released.
According to Bangkok authorities,
it is believed that the man
died of a heart attack. .
The condition of the man's wife
who has been admitted to
the hospital remains unknown.
The airline released a statement
saying that a total of 31 passengers
had been taken to the hospital.
The remaining passengers
and crew are being examined
and given treatment where
necessary at Suvarnabhumi
International Airport in Bangkok, Singapore Airline statement, via BBC.
The remaining passengers
and crew are being examined
and given treatment where
necessary at Suvarnabhumi
International Airport in Bangkok, Singapore Airline statement, via BBC.
The airline added that it was working with Thai authorities to provide
passengers with medical assistance, and a team would
be deployed to Bangkok to provide additional support.
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Breaking news from the aviation world: A Singapore Airlines flight from London to Singapore has encountered severe turbulence, resulting in one tragic fatality and around 20 injuries. The Boeing 777, carrying 211 passengers and 18 crew members, was forced to make an emergency landing in Bangkok. Singapore Airlines has confirmed the incident and is working closely with local authorities to provide medical assistance to those affected. Stay tuned for further updates on this developing story.
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