Broken fan blades have led to fatal accidents in the past. In 1989, a Boeing 737 crashed near Kegworth, England, killing 47 people, after a fan blade broke in one […]
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Back to news homeWingcopter raises $22 million to expand to the U.S. and launch a next-generation drone
German drone technology startup Wingcopter has raised a $22 million Series A – its first significant venture capital raise after mostly bootstrapping. The company, which focuses on drone delivery, has […]
The F.A.A. Cracks Down on Unruly Airline Passengers Ahead of Inauguration
Airlines and the Federal Aviation Administration are stepping up efforts to address violence and disruption on flights and at airports ahead of next week’s presidential inauguration, citing a rise of […]
Boeing 737 Max Resumes Flying U.S. Passengers After 2-Year Halt
American plans to use the Max for daily flights between Miami International Airport and La Guardia Airport through Monday. The airline plans to increase service after that, using the plane […]
Boeing 737 Max Is Cleared by F.A.A. to Resume Flights
The Federal Aviation Administration on Wednesday cleared the way for Boeing’s 737 Max to resume flying, 20 months after it was grounded following two fatal crashes blamed on faulty software […]