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tweaktown
4 months ago

Elon Musk says President Trump has asked SpaceX to bring astronauts stranded on ISS home ASAP

➀ Elon Musk announced that President Trump requested SpaceX to return two astronauts from the ISS due to concerns with Boeing's Starliner.

➁ NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams have been stuck on the ISS since June 2024 after arriving on the Boeing Starliner spacecraft.

➂ NASA decided that they would come home on Dragon after uncertainties surrounding Starliner.

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electronicsweekly
4 months ago

Boeing & Airbus: Deliveries & Profits

➀ In 2024, Boeing delivered 348 commercial aircraft, while Airbus delivered 766, surpassing its 2023 figures.

➁ Boeing and Airbus were closely matched in deliveries until 2019, but Boeing faced significant financial losses due to the 737 MAX crashes and other issues.

➂ Despite facing challenges, Airbus has remained profitable since 2021, with Boeing struggling with safety concerns and financial setbacks.

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hothardware
9 months ago

Why NASA’s Decision To Return Boeing’s Broken Starliner Uncrewed Was Spot-On

➀ Boeing's Starliner spacecraft successfully returned to Earth over the weekend, but with some additional issues found, including a failed thruster during decent. ➁ The issues with Starliner began before its launch in June, with helium leaks and thruster performance issues identified. ➂ NASA decided to keep astronauts on board the ISS and return Starliner uncrewed, emphasizing safety as the core value. The spacecraft landed successfully, but the thruster failure and temporary blackout of the guidance system were noted.
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electronicsweekly
10 months ago

A Tale Of Two Balance Sheets

➀ Boeing faced significant financial losses due to the grounding of the 737 Max aircraft after two crashes in 2018 and 2019, resulting in billions in fines and canceled orders. ➁ The company continued to struggle with production issues on the 787 Dreamliner and other models, leading to further financial dips. ➂ A broader critique suggests that cost-cutting measures and inconsistent leadership contributed to design and construction shortcuts, affecting safety and profitability.
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electronicsweekly
11 months ago

Boeing pleads guilty

1. Boeing has agreed to plead guilty to conspiring to defraud the US government over two fatal 737 Max crashes in 2018 and 2019; 2. The company will pay a $487.2 million fine and invest $455 million over three years to enhance compliance and safety programs; 3. Boeing has been placed on probation for three years, supervised by the Federal District Court for the Northern District of Texas.
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