Monthly Archives: June 2019

Lawmakers to question FAA, NTSB chiefs on status of Boeing 737 Max

May 15 (UPI) — House lawmakers on Wednesday attempted to get to the bottom of Boeing’s troubled 737 Max airliners, asking aviation leaders about an update on the grounded fleet and about how the planes were certified to fly years … Continue reading

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F.A.A. Says Some Boeing 737 Max Planes May Have Faulty Part

WASHINGTON — The Federal Aviation Administration said on Sunday that some Boeing 737 Max planes might have parts that were improperly manufactured, requiring replacements, the latest issue to hit the world’s largest plane maker. The F.A.A. said up to 148 … Continue reading

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NTSB links third death to Tesla autopilot system

May 17 (UPI) — Federal investigators say Tesla’s autopilot system has been connected to another death, from a Model 3 crash in Florida this spring. While the National Transportation Safety Board’s preliminary report Thursday didn’t assign blame, it’s heightened concerns … Continue reading

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Boeing 737: wing problems possible in over 100 aircraft

CLOSE Southwest Airlines has historically been an all-Boeing 737 carrier. (Photo: Southwest Airlines) Boeing is telling some airlines flying its 737 model to replace a part on the planes’ wings, a move that could affect more than 100 aircraft. Boeing said … Continue reading

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THE ULTIMATE K-STATE FOOTBALL COUNTDOWN: 90 Days

With K-State’s 2019 football season set to begin on August 31, 90 days away, GoPowercat.com’s D. Scott Fritchen counts fans down to kickoff. Nearly two decades later, the debate rages on, as Kansas State fans argue over the loudest moment … Continue reading

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A late design change confused 737 Max decision makers

The 2020 Democratic presidential candidate field seems to grow by the day, increasing the chances that someone unexpected could emerge from the pack. But, at the moment, the most conventional candidate is ahead in the early polls. That would be … Continue reading

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What to know about operating a drone in Washington state parks

A trip up to Rattlesnake Ledge recently was pretty generic. The trail was crowded. And at the top, that crowd gathered for the view over Iron Horse State Park with miles of trees off into the horizon. Then it happened. … Continue reading

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