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Boeing 737 Max program head departs amid safety concerns

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2 years 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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Ukraine and Russia set for U.S.-brokered peace talks in Abu Dhabi

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4 hours ago

February 2, 2026

Harvey Vargas

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has confirmed that new peace talks with Russia will take place in Abu Dhabi later this week. The discussions are part of U.S.-led efforts to find a path toward ending the ongoing war.

Zelenskyy emphasised that Ukraine is prepared for meaningful dialogue aimed at achieving peace. The announcement comes after weeks of uncertainty over the timing of the meeting.

U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff described prior discussions with Russian officials as productive, though major disagreements over territorial issues remain unresolved.

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Tensions rise as Iran threatens conflict and U.S. increases naval forces

Iran warns of regional conflict, labels European armies terrorists; U.S. boosts naval presence as both sides consider negotiations.

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6 hours ago

February 2, 2026

Harvey Vargas

Iran warns of regional conflict, labels European armies terrorists; U.S. boosts naval presence as both sides consider negotiations.

Iran has warned of a potential regional conflict if the U.S. launches an attack, while labelling European armies as terrorists. Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei insisted that threats from President Trump will not intimidate the Iranian people.

The U.S. has ramped up its naval presence in the Middle East in response to mounting threats, amid speculation over Iran’s next moves. Iranian officials have denied claims of imminent naval exercises in the Strait of Hormuz, adding to global uncertainty.

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Carlos Alcaraz becomes youngest man to complete career Grand Slam

Carlos Alcaraz, at 22, stuns tennis by winning the Australian Open, defeating Djokovic, and celebrating with a kangaroo tattoo.

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6 hours ago

February 2, 2026

Harvey Vargas

Carlos Alcaraz, at 22, stuns tennis by winning the Australian Open, defeating Djokovic, and celebrating with a kangaroo tattoo.

Carlos Alcaraz has stunned the tennis world by winning the Australian Open, becoming the youngest man to complete a Career Grand Slam at just 22 years old.

The world number one beat Novak Djokovic in a thrilling four-set match, finishing 2-6, 6-2, 6-3, 7-5. Djokovic missed out on claiming his 25th Grand Slam title. To mark the milestone, Alcaraz revealed he plans to add a new tattoo of a kangaroo on his leg, joining his existing Eiffel Tower and Wimbledon strawberry tattoos.

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