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Boeing 737 Max program head departs amid safety concerns

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3 months ago

February 22, 2024

In the wake of the mid-air panel blowout incident involving Alaska Airlines Flight 1282, Ed Clark, the head of Boeing’s troubled 737 MAX program, has departed from the aerospace giant.

This marks the first significant departure following the alarming incident that occurred on January 5, prompting intensified scrutiny from regulators, customers, and lawmakers.

The departure of Clark, who oversaw Boeing’s production facility in Renton, Washington, where the affected aircraft was completed, comes as the company faces increasing pressure to address safety concerns.

Urgent inquiries

The incident involved a door panel detachment on a brand-new Alaska Airlines 737 MAX 9, prompting urgent inquiries into Boeing’s safety protocols.

Clark will be succeeded by Katie Ringgold as the new vice president and general manager, according to the memo issued by Boeing Commercial Airplanes CEO Stan Deal.

Deal emphasised Boeing’s commitment to ensuring that every aircraft meets rigorous safety and quality standards, acknowledging the demands and expectations of their customers.

Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun is slated to meet with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) chief Mike Whitaker in the coming week, following Whitaker’s visit to the Boeing 737 plant in Renton, Washington.

The FAA has grounded the MAX 9 temporarily and limited Boeing’s production while conducting audits on the company’s manufacturing processes.

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Why Australia is becoming the new home of the Hollywood blockbuster

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2 days ago

May 17, 2024

Nathan Langridge

Australia’s multimillion-dollar campaign to attract Hollywood productions to its shores appears to be paying off.

The allure of Australia lies not only in its picturesque locations but also in its competitive financial incentives.

The government offers generous rebates and tax breaks to international productions, making it an attractive proposition for filmmakers looking to maximise their budgets.

Despite the recent intake of Hollywood productions down under such as ‘The Fall Guy’ and ‘Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga’, Aussie independents are still finding the space to carve their own creative path.

Rob Fantozzi joined the program to discuss the latest in Hollywood, and showcased his own upcoming project – ‘Omerta‘. #featured

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Portal between countries shut down after international flashing

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2 days ago

May 17, 2024

Nathan Langridge

An international video portal has been forced to shut down after an OnlyFans model reportedly flashed passersby from across the globe.

On this episode of Ahron and Mike Live – Which would you prefer; pay rise or work perks, an international portal closes, the military reveal a submarine stingray and are you on a top or bottom burger bun?

Ticker’s Ahron Young & Mike Loder discuss. #featured #trending

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U.S. home prices surge 47%

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2 days ago

May 17, 2024

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American home prices are rising at faster pace now than in the last 20-years.

A recent analysis reveals a jaw dropping surge in the cost of American homes.

Since the start of 2020, U.S. home prices have surged 47% easily outstripping the gains seen in recent decades.

On top of that, home price growth so far this decade is on the verge of surpassing all the growth seen in the 2000s.

Many experts believe this decade’s housing market frenzy was ignited by a perfect storm — the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic triggering an unprecedented rush among buyers.

Tom Hutchens, the Executive Vice President of Production at Angel Oak Mortgage Solutions joins Veronica Dudo to discuss.

#IN AMERICA TODAY #economy #housing #housingmarket #homeprices #homesales #inflation #trending