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Latam plane crash: new hypothesis

Possible problem with the pilot seat activated involuntarily

The first hypotheses have emerged on the causes of the plane crash that occurred in recent days on board a B-787 Dreamliner aircraft of the Chilean carrier Latam, which suddenly lost altitude upon landing at Auckland International Airport in New Zealand, causing the injury of approximately 50 people, including passengers and crewmembers.Initially it was said that turbulence had caused the problem....

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Auckland, New Zealand, 03/18/2024 14:40
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

Civil aviationUSA: criminal investigation against Boeing

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The US Boeing Group, specialized in the aerospace and defense sector, has fired the executive Ed Clark, responsible for the program for the 737 Max passenger plane. The announcement, currently unofficial,... more

AirlinesUSA: FAA-Boeing security summit coming soon

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The company's quality control system and production practices will be at the center of a meeting between the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the Boeing Group, specialized in aircraft construction.... more

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